Ethan and Matt were in the Fruita Fall Fest Parade with his preschool float. He loved it and waved to everyone he went by.

Ethan was so excited!

Phil Backes August 18, 1939 - August 8, 2008

My father was a compassionate, caring man who I always looked up to. These pictures were of him the last week I was able to spend with him. I miss him so much still, but thought it would be nice to share some fun pictures of him. I love you Dad.

Mom and Dad had a great time with the kids. We celebrated Cirkle's 40th birthday a little early while most of us could still be there. We had a great time and Cirkle loved the big day of her "Over the Hill" party.

Em got her first haircut. I've never been one to cut my girls' hair, but I just thought it would look better. She kept saying "thanks for my pretty hair, mom".