IPhone backup not showing up when trying to restore my iPhone 4 from my old 3GS but it is preferences

So I got an iPhone 4 and tried to restore it with my back up from my 3GS but it's not showing up in the drop down menu. The funny thing is my wife got one too and we restored hers just fine. Also when I look in the preferences I can see the backup from my 3GS!  Really confused....

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