Our sweet Mom would have been 70 years old yesterday. We didn't think that Dad should be the only one with a celebratory shindig for the big 7-0, so we planned a family get together in honor of Mom. Mom loved nothing more than being together with her family. Brent and Lilli were nice enough to host and we enjoyed a fantastic dinner of delectable delights. We capped off the meal with the traditional Mrs. Backer's cake that Dad would get for Mom's birthday every single year since they were married . . . a chocolate cake filled with raspberry goodness between the layers and topped with chocolate frosting and frosting flowers. Mom always loved the frosting flowers - and so did the little girls. We made sure that everyone got a part of a frosting flower . . . so good!
Aiden . . . "Some things just require cake"Mom also loved to dance. She and Dad even had a routine that was well known at ward dances and parties. Celebrating in our own way, we played, Just Dance 1 & 2 on the Wii, and had some serious dance challenges happening. As Brent said, you have to commit! Everyone worked up quite a sweat . . . especially the Bird boys. I am still recovering from a bout of bronchitis and had a little setback as I attempted a little Holiday by Madonna. I will have to go for redemption another time.
This picture of Kristen is great because it's exactly what Mom would do when she was hot . . . cruise around the house with her rolled up pant legs. As Kristen was battling in the dances, she ended up doing the same thing. Funny. We sure do love that Mom of ours!
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Your mom was a sweet, beautiful lady! I love that you celebrated her life on her birthday!
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