Can you import old text messages from a backup?

Prior to updating to iOS 8, I did a full backup to iCloud and iTunes.  I decided to start from scratch though.  I think the only thing I'm a little upset to lose is all my text messages.  Is there any way to import them from an old backup? 
iPhone 5
MacBook Pro

Restoring from a backup is an all or nothing thing. There isn't a way to restore just text messages that I'm aware of.

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