Father's Day | The Dads of Marquee

Michael Lane | Dallas

What things do you love to do with your kids? Trying new recipes, working on projects around the house together, any sort of impromptu activity.

What do you love most about being a dad?  Celebrating life with those two - the good, the sad, and everything in between.

What special things are you planning to do for Father's Day? I'm going to go visit with my dad (physically distancing of course), then I plan on NOT working on the list of projects around the house...which is pretty special.

Is there anything you'd like for Father's Day? A cup of coffee in bed in the morning, a trip to the hardware store in the afternoon, and a quiet evening in front of the TV.

Tell us about hte last time your kids made you laugh? My son and I had a dad joke competition during quarantine each day. I thought I had a winner in "What does a baby computer call his father?" - Data Until he fired back with his original, "Oh man, I don't have enough money to buy that Subarau Outback. I guess I'll have to get that Nissan Sydney Opera House!" We laughed until we literally couldn't anymore.

Arlon Sloop | Kansas City

What things do you love to do with your kids? We enjoy taking boat rides, camping and story time.

What do you love most about being a dad?  Seeing my kids smile and happy!

What special things are you planning to do for Father's Day? We plan to grill steaks and eat homemade pie with a side of peanut butter cookies.

Is there anything you'd like for Father's Day? Undivided time with my kids, free from phones and internet.

What new things have you been doing with your kids while you're stuck in the house? Reading books, making forts and a daily dance party!

Tell us about hte last time your kids made you laugh? My kids love to play "Dads the servant" and make all kinds of requests and see if i can pull it off in some way.  It's so fun to hear their requests and think of a creative way to "fill the order". Never a dull moment!

Kirk Waldron | Chicago

What things do you love to do with your kids? I love hanging out with my girls, who are now adults. Whether we are having a nice dinner & wine, or doing something adventurous, I value the time I get to share with them. 

What do you love most about being a dad?  Watching my little girls develop into loving, honest, successful, strong-willed, driven women has been awesome. Being able to play a role in doing that is what being a dad is all about.

What special things are you planning to do for Father's Day? My oldest daughter will be visiting but my twins will be in Denver where they live. I most certainly will speak to my twins during the day and I am sure with my oldest we will go for a hike or walk along the beach. Simply time with them is what I cherish.

Is there anything you'd like for Father's Day? Materially, nothing. Emotionally, a good face time session with my Denver twins while having the oldest by my side.

What new things have you been doing with your kids while you're stuck in the house? A lot more face timing since they don't live with me. However, my twins did road trip to visit us early on during the pandemic and the entire family had some great dinners!

Tell us about hte last time your kids made you laugh? The last time we were together as a family was in Denver over the President's Day weekend. We were celebrating my birthday and my twin's birthdays. We were out to dinner and as part of our banter, we discussed everyone's first kiss. Again, my girls are now adults so the conversation was quite comical and my wife and I also shared the story of each of our first adolescent kiss. The five of us laughed so hard we were crying and attracting quite a bit of attention.

Brad Sinisclchi | Dallas

What things do you love to do with your kids? Spend time with them. For me, it is doing that in the places we love. That usually involves anything outdoors, but particularly time on the water; wakeboarding and surfing.

What do you love most about being a dad?  I love that they bring balance into my life, experiencing the joy of their successes, and leaving a legacy that is bigger and better than me. It is awesome helping them to navigate life and instilling the desire to chase dreams and pursue possibilities.

What special things are you planning to do for Father's Day? BBQ, hang out, and maybe play some wiffle ball.

Is there anything you'd like for Father's Day? For me, it is all about time and experiences.

What new things have you been doing with your kids while you're stuck in the house? We don't do stuck in the house very well. We played some card games initially, but now it is spending time on the water and/or in the sun.

Tell us about hte last time your kids made you laugh? We laugh everyday. My kids are all very funny and sarcastic which makes me an easy target.

Matt Lipps | Chicago

What things do you love to do with your daughter? Go to the zoo and aquarium. Play guitar. Sing, dance, and listen to music. Playing outside. Anything fun!

What do you love most about being a dad?  Providing and protecting. Hearing "Daddy! Daddy! I love you!" when I walk in the door after a long day can brighten the worst of days.

What special things are you planning to do for Father's Day? SLEEP! I am guessing my wife and daughter have something planned.

Is there anything you'd like for Father's Day? Nothing really. Just a relaxing day. My wife always comes up with some creative personalized gifts for me.

What new things have you been doing with your daughter while you're stuck in the house? Playing outside in the kiddie pool. Just got a swing set (thanks Adam Fleenor for the disassembly assistance!) that we are going to be putting together for her.

Tell us about hte last time your daughter made you laugh? Last night. Singing and dancing around the room to "Once upon a dream" at the beginning of sleeping beauty, her most recent favorite movie.

Neil Cornhoff | Austin

What things do you love to do with your kids? Coach my eldest daughter in Elite Soccer, Coach my Son in football, and Coach my youngest daughter in basketball.

What do you love most about being a dad?  Seeing my children develop into exceptional student athletes.

What special things are you planning to do for Father's Day? Family Paddle Boarding trip on the lake.

Is there anything you'd like for Father's Day? My families continued health...and something Chicago Bears!

What new things have you been doing with your kids while you're stuck in the house? Moving into our new house.

Tell us about hte last time your kids made you laugh? Daily. Each of my kids have a unique sense of humor, so jokes and laughter is part of our daily routine.

Rick Madeja | Chicago

What things do you love to do with your kids? Watching them grow in to Adults.

What do you love most about being a dad?  Being Daddy! Helping my kids learn to experience new things,

What special things are you planning to do for Father's Day? I fish a tournament every Fathers day, then a BBQ with the family.

Is there anything you'd like for Father's Day? For my family to be healthy and safe.

Tell us about hte last time your kids made you laugh? My son is a stand up comedian, he is very funny except when I am the subject of one of his jokes or routines.