30 is the new 20

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK!

Since it's Derek's 30th birthday today, I thought I would dedicate a post to him. This isn't an easy birthday for him, he's pretty much dreaded it all year. Here is a small pictorial of his baby days.

Appropriately, here are 30 things you may know or not know about him:

1. He's very smart, borderline genius I would say. His math skills are amazing
2. He is 5'11" (maybe a little shorter)
3. He has 1 brother
4. He was born and raised in Norwich, Connecticut.
5. His middle name is Allen
6. He went to Syracuse University for two years
7. His favorite candy is Buncha Crunch
   
8. He drives a maroon Isuzu Rodeo
9. He is a huge sports fan (with the exception of soccer)
10. He is the Varsity baseball coach for Lake Washington High School
11. He loves fantasy baseball, basketball and football
12. He shaves his head weekly
13. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox
14. His favorite basketball team is the Sixers
15. His favorite football team is the Dolphins
16. His favorite hockey team is the Bruins
17. He has 2 cousins (I think I have over 50)
18. He moved to Seattle when he was 19 (I think)
19. He's a meat and potatoes kind of guy (not big on the ethnic thing)
20. He can lose 5lbs just thinking about it
21. His best friend is Mason and Reese is his biggest fan
    
22. He hates the Yankees
23. He lives with his in-laws
24. He can juggle
25. He enjoys making fun of my old boyfriends
26. He's not into the whole traveling outside of the U.S. thing
    
27. He's a big fan of the internet
28. He has an xbox 360
29. He is a great husband
30. He is an AMAZING father!

I love you Derek, I hope you have a great day! I'm sorry you're 30 already. I know this is hard for you, but I still love you and I'm so glad it's you and not me. Just kidding, I'll be there in 18 months! I'm also sorry you have to work your entire birthday. We'll celebrate Saturday! Go kick some Mustang butt tonight!!! GO KANGS!