Amy's birthday

 

I had a great birthday this year! One of my favorite things about birthdays or special events, are the sweet notes and cards my kids make me. Brandon also did a good job finding me a new red purse that I really like. And my sisters sent me some beautiful flowers this year which really made my day.

Brandon's birthday

 

 

We were blessed to be able to spend Brandon's birthday with his family this year. We even got to have Grandma and Grandpa Backman with us, which is always a treat. We think our Dad (Brandon) is the best!! He is such a wonderful, caring father and husband. We love you!

Back to School

 

I am finally getting a chance to post some pictures of the kids going back to school this year. The older three are all at a new charter school this year (thus the uniforms). These were a hard sell this summer, but actually haven't been bad at all (especially for me). Zach is in  a transitional kindergarten program this year and Lauren has a once a week, parent-lead, playgroup/preschool. Zach is especially excited about his new school backpack that he got for his birthday. He is enamored of all things having to do with "Cars 2" right now.