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Dr. Brian Perry
BY AMANDA MILLER
B etween a busy orthopaedic keeping up with three active kids, Dr. Brian Perry knows a thing or two about balance. The Baton Rouge native, LSU alum, and proud dad shares how he makes time for family, encourages his kids to stay active, and why being a father has changed the way he approaches his work and life. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAMILY. WHAT’S LIFE LIKE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD RIGHT NOW? BRIAN: I have a great family that means the world to me. Our kids’ ages range from 5-11, so we are in a bit of a sweet spot being out of the diaper and bottle stage but not quite to the “teen years.” Despite that, it's still busy. You go from one full-time job to another when you get home. It’s kind of like a juggling act ensuring kids get to their practices and games as well as making sure they have completed their homework and are ready for their tests that week. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A DAD? practice, serving as LSU’s consult- ing foot and ankle surgeon, and Occupation: Orthopaedic Surgeon Wife: Jacqueline Children: Caroline, 11, Michael, 8, and Matthew, 5 Hobbies: Working out, running, golfing, hanging out with family, and deer hunting
BRIAN: The pure joy and genuine excite- ment the kids have when I get home from work. It sometimes feels like a pep rally when I walk in the door. It makes you feel special. It also provides purpose and moti- vation for the long days at work. WHAT’S A TYPICAL WEEKEND LIKE FOR YOUR FAMILY? BRIAN: Fridays usually involve everyone gathering after getting home from school and work. The kids will sometimes have sleepovers, and we usually pick up some- one’s favorite meal—whether that's sushi, Mexican or pizza. Generally, Saturdays consist of sports games in the mornings and possibly birthday parties in the afternoon.
We have great family friends in the neigh- borhood and we usually get together to let the kids play and adults relax at someone’s house. We round it out with church on Sundays, prepping for the week ahead, and I usually like to grill or cook a good meal Sunday evenings. ARE THERE ANY BRIAN: We try to sit at the table and eat dinner together as much as possible. It is a good time to catch up on everyone’s day. My wife and I will ask everyone’s “sunny and cloudy” to learn about their day. I think this is the best time and way to stay up to date with what is going on in their lives. FAMILY TRADITIONS YOU TRY TO STICK TO?
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