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You Know You're Getting Older When . . .

You know you're getting older when . . . .

. . . for breakfast you prefer raisin bran, oatmeal, or a piece of whole wheat toast to Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, or Lucky Charms.

. . . you're sore the next day after playing basketball for a couple of hours.

. . . you remember watching Family Ties, Full House, The Jetsons, and The Flinstones and your children think those are "old shows."

. . . you know the words to "Oh Sherry" by Steve Perry of Journey AND you think it is a good song.

. . . you can't remember the last time you stayed up past midnight for fun, but the last time you were up too late for work is fresh in your memory.

. . . you like to laugh at your own jokes.

. . . you will admit to getting older, but will never be "old."

. . . you just had another birthday.

Happy 32nd birthday, Rick! I love you. I'm looking forward to spending many years getting older with you.

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Debbie said…
Happy Birthday Rick I meant to call you. I hope your birthday was as great as can be. Mom probably told you that Carter was born on the 11th. I was pulling for the 12th but he didn't quite make it to his due date. You are such a great brother! Love you,

Matt
April 13, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Chelsey said…
Happy b-day Rick! How did we ever get to be over 30?
April 14, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Anjee said…
Ricky,

It was so fun to talk to you the other day! Ditto to what Matt said. You are an Awesome Brother. However I beg to differ on one of things Bonni listed about you on the " You know You're Getting Older when list: You like to laugh at your own jokes. You have always since I can remember... liked to laugh at your own jokes. Maybe it is hereditary though, because I find myself doing the same. Love you.

Anj
April 14, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Missy Young said…
What a cute little boy you are and what a great guy you turned into! I hope you had a wonderful B-day. At least you are on the bottom side of the 30's. At 37 I am now officially closer to "40:(, maybe I'll just quit having birthdays. Have a great week!
April 15, 2009 at 11:49 PM
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