Sullivan Sound Off: Getting Old Isn't so Bad As Long As You're Having Fun!

Yesterday was my 38th birthday. 38th??? I feel 23! I had a wonderful day! Way back in August before we knew that Peyton Manning wasn't going to be playing this year and before we knew the Colts were going to suck, Mom bought tickets for her, my brother Travis and I for the game on my birthday. Not that we didn't have fun, but had she known, she could have gotten the tickets MUCH cheaper now! Anyway, it was perfect because for years we thought it would be great to get Travis home for the Veteran's Day program that our school puts on every year. So, this way he could come home for the the program and my birthday. Seeing him walk down with the rest of the Veteran's in his uniform brought tears to my eyes. I get emotional at the program every year, but this one was extra emotional! I am so very proud of my little brother and all that he's accomplished in his military career. My other brother Allen and his wife Abby also came in for the weekend. Needless to say, it was a wonderful family filled weekend. I didn't get much rest. We did a lot of hanging out at my Dad and Sharon's house. My stomach hurt for the better part of the weekend, because when we all get together we laugh-a lot! Yesterday, we got up and headed to Indy for the game. We decided to stay down there because we thought we might like to partake in a few adult beverages. We had a blast! We hit the bar next to our hotel before the game. The weather was windy, but nice so our walk to the stadium wasn't too bad. Usually we go when it's freezing, so the warm weather was nice for once! There was a surprise soldier homecoming at the game. The guy's wife thought she was just watching a video of him since it was Veteran's Day weekend, but he was actually there! That stuff chokes me up everytime I see it on TV. I've never witnessed something like that in person, so boy was it emotional! The Colts lost, but it was fine, because when you are with Travis everything is better! He is one funny dude! I always say there is nothing more contagious than a Travis laugh. Even if something isn't funny, he laughs and you are in stitches! Afterwards, we hit up Weber Grill for dinner. Ate way too much, so we were all hurting when we got back to the hotel. Between the food, the drinks and all of the yelling from the game, we were beat! So, we sat in the room like a bunch of stuffed toads and ending up calling it a night around 9:30. Travis headed back to Maryland this morning and Mom and I headed back home. This birthday will be one I will always remember. I am so thankful for the family that I have. Times like these are a great reminder of how truly blessed I am!