New backpack

One of the exciting things about starting preschool in the fall is picking out a new backpack.  I was surprised to find out you can still purchase one for $5 at Wal-mart (that was the budgeted allowance for one when I was growing up).  With a little guidance (i.e. vetoing the Barbie and Toy Story backpacks) Emily chose a purple one.  Because a $5 Wal-mart backpack is only as reliable as a $5 Wal-mart backpack, I also grabbed another slightly bigger one for her to use when the first one inevitably breaks by Christmas.  Plus it will double nicely as a "going to Grandma & Grandpa's house" bag.  Although she wore her new backpack proudly around the store and all the way home, I had to corner her to try and get a picture.  Little stinker!