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Thirty-Four

{My 1st Birthday, with brother Mark, and Pamps- 1976}



At one family dinner, I was reminiscing about the summer I watched the Oliver North Trial with my mom. It was the summer before I went into the 8th grade.

Upon hearing that, my witty SIL commented that I was "born 45 years old".
And as I celebrate my 34th birthday, I am thinking about how "almost right" she is.

I mean, I was watching Luke and Laura reunite after I got home from kindergarten.

I loved Journey and Chicago love songs in elementary school.

I was watching thirtysomething in junior high and high school.

And had crushes on my thirty-something Drivers Ed teacher and the high school boys varsity basketball coach.

So really, despite my premonition that I would die before I was 30, I couldn't wait to get there.

Today, I am 34. And my birthday is on a Sunday, which means. . . (yawn). But two things are for sure- being thirty-something is awesome, and birthday's are definitely better because of FaceBook. Plus, I don't have to change any poopy diapers today.

So Happy Birthday to me!




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mrs. r said…
happy birthday! you are my favorite.
3/1/09, 4:08 PM
R. Hansen said…
Happy birthday dear friend!!!
3/1/09, 7:16 PM
brooke said…
Happy Happy Birthday month (because birthdays should last a whole month!) I'm so glad you are taking it easy today. Put your feet up and have your kids bring you diet coke--I hope you took the day off from church too :-)

I totally watched the Ollie North trial and thirty something and I loved Air Supply. I watched St. Elsewhere with my dad and 90210 and Dirty Dancing when they were totally off-limits. I've always had a thing for older men. I think we are twins seperated at birth.

Happy Happy Birthday!
3/1/09, 9:40 PM
carla said…
Happy Birthday Mandee:)
3/1/09, 11:20 PM
Alifinale said…
Happy Birthday yesterday! No poopy diapers sounds like the best birthday ever!

I watched Golden Girls when I was 7 with my mom and my other favorite show was Empty Nest - I totally hear ya on the being born old. Glad you made it to your thirties!
3/2/09, 9:11 AM
My name is Lexi said…
Happy Birthday, Mandee!!!
3/2/09, 10:26 AM
kelly said…
and you forgot that you would go to the 30s dances when you were in your early 20s, haha!

happy happy bday!
3/2/09, 10:29 AM
Mandee said…
Thanks for the birthday wishes you guys- one of the many perks to having a blog!

Brooke- did you watch LA Law? It was also my favorite, and I wanted to marry Harry Hamlin.

Kelly- what can I say... I knew where to go to find a "seasoned" or desperate man.
3/2/09, 10:38 AM
katie riggs said…
Mandee!! Happy birthday! So fun to see you on the "bachelor night!" I always enjoy seeing you and love sneaking in on your blog! Hope you had a fun day!!
Katie-steph's sis.
3/2/09, 3:18 PM
deb and colin said…
Happy Birthday! You are still a baby. (In a good way)
3/2/09, 4:11 PM
Heidi and Rich said…
I totally agree - Jason is turning out to be a head case. She needs to run. Happy Birthday - you are too funny - I love that you watched soap operas in Kindergarten!!!! (sorry for commenting on two posts in one!)
3/3/09, 8:33 AM
Wendy said…
Happy BIRTHDAY!!!
3/3/09, 4:06 PM
summer said…
Happy Happy Birthday Mandee Dear! Thanks for being you!
3/5/09, 9:57 AM
Brown Family said…
I am sending a WAY belated birthday wish.. not b/c I wasn't thinking of you... just because life has been crazy (no excuse, but I'm using it as one :)... BUT, know that you were thought of in AZ and I hope your birthday was awesome! I REALLY enjoy your blog. Keep up the great posts...
3/7/09, 11:34 PM
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