Friday, October 19, 2007

Someone is old!

Some people dread it. Some fear it. Still others simply ignore it, hoping that it might go away. Greg, on the other hand, is a man of a different stripe. When I commented a few days ago that this was a Big Year for him, he just kind of looked at me. "Well, you are turning 30 this week." "Oh. Right." So. Apparently, it's just another birthday. Perhaps I'll have a crisis for him or something but I'm glad that he's not concerned. (Kidding.) (About me having a crisis.) Anyway, today is The Big Day, so Happy Birthday to my favorite 30 year-old! You get better looking every year (as I know, my love, you will agree), and I adore you more each day that we're together.


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Playing in French dirt (just as fun as German and American, as it turns out!)

I promise that I really will put together pics from our trip soon, but I've been so busy...
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9 comments:

  1. Mom2Zoey6:09 PM

    Happy Bithday Greg! I'm glad you are taking it well. Zach took it rough. He was actually kind of depressed on his birthday. I still can't imagine myself over 16 so I don't think it will bother me much(next year). ~A

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  2. Anonymous6:16 PM

    Happy Birthday Greg! Wow! Can't believe you and Sara are turning 30! She doesn't seem to pay much attention to it either.

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  3. MA8:45 PM

    happy birthday, greg!! you'll always be 3.5 yrs younger than j, so you on't ever have to feel old. ;o) miss you guys. love, ma

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  4. Anonymous1:20 AM

    Happy birthday greggy!
    ~Grace~

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  5. Anonymous4:59 PM

    Happy 30th Birthday Greg!

    My memories:
    *Your first cry sounded like a bleating calf.
    *How you put kiddie puzzles together lightning-fast.
    *Spray painting graffiti signs around the house.
    *How much of a giver you always were.
    *You were the best brother and helper to Keith.
    *The fun you created from stuff around the house--tents, covered wagons, space shuttles.
    *Stacks of library books and encyclopedias on military topics.
    *Camp Tiger Paw
    *Civil Air Patrol-C Flight Honor Cadet at the ES Encampment; Billy Mitchell Award; Amelia Earhart Award.
    *SOG Raiders-the military club you started to train guys in all you learned about the military.
    *Home School Graduation in 1996--yeah, we did it!
    *ROTC Ranger Challenge Team-lightning-fast in weapons assembly and rope bridge.
    *Graduating from Campbell University in 2000--yeah, you did it!
    *Marrying Faith and the beautiful thoughts you had at the wedding.
    *Becoming a daddy and surprising Faith by coming home early from Afghanistan.
    *Being a superb military leader and a fine example to your troops.
    *Being the godly man of your household.
    *Being my son.

    I love you, Greg.

    Mom

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  6. Anonymous5:12 PM

    PS Almost forgot. And all the times when we laughed ourselves 'til we cried slapstick silly.

    Mom

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  7. Anonymous8:33 PM

    Happy Birthday Greg! I hit the big 3-0 last year and I agree with you, not a big deal. You're only as old as you feel and act! :) Glad to see all of you are doing well.

    We miss you guys!

    Amanda (and Chase)

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  8. Anonymous10:24 AM

    Hey Greg Happy Birthday to You from us! You're looking good as ever and to us younger and younger. God bless and have a superb year in the Lord!!

    Much love,

    Glenn & Kathy Williams :0)

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  9. Anonymous12:55 PM

    Happy birthday greggy!
    ~Grace~

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