moms bears

my mom has always been very talented. one thing that she loves to make is mohair teddy bears. she has been making them for over 13 years. she has made one for all of her kids and grandkids. she is working on one right now that we will auction off at the silent auction in august. we look forward to seeing how it turns out! here are a few examples of some she has made for us...

hi mom

hi mom! i'm thinking about u tonight. i wish we were closer so i could come see u soon. i miss u!  i hope you are having a good night;) i'm sure ur happy about who got kicked off idol...  i found this video. it was taken a while ago but i thought u might like it:)) love u so much!!!

thinking of you

After talking to my dad last night about my mom and how her last doctor appointment went, I just wanted to share a little update..My mom is now having twitching in both of her hands. And the dr. thinks she is further along then we thought.. Sad news..I think the first 3 weeks of finding out my mom had ALS was the real shocker, the hardest time. We will have sad moments at each new step..But please remember mom we are strong and we are all here for you. We are so lucky to have this time with you... to treasure, to tell you how much you mean to us. You are an amazing women! You are so loved!! Even though we might have a moment here and there along this hard trial please don't worry about us, we will be fine. I am happy to have this time with you...I love you, please smile and have a wonderful day...each day..xoxoxoxo

Lots of love from us...

...YEAH, I am finally on this blog for mom! We had a great Easter here in Denver, but wished we were together with you all.

We think about you all often and especially mom these days. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The boys say their prayers each night and you all often come up in their prayers...sometimes even at the blessing for dinners. :)-

We will all get together for some fun in Pagosa real soon!

We Love you MOM!,
Richard and family.

SAVE THE BARN

TALKED TO MOM AND DAD TODAY. THEY HAD THE BIG TREE THAT WAS HANGING OVER THE BARN CUT DOWN. MOM SOUNDED GREAT, SEEMS TO BE DOING REALY GOOD. ( MATILDA) IS ON THE BACK BURNER FOR A WHILE!!

Spring Break at the cabin

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share a little about last week with mom and dad in Pagosa. Mom is so strong, and very brave. She is enjoying everyday to the fullest . It is amazing how courageous she is. She is my hero. I love you!!

Dad is also amazing. He is always there to support her if needed. He is cleaning!! (ha ha) He is being so strong for her, for all of us...He is such a wonderful husband, and father..I love you!!

We really had a wonderful week at the cabin. Memories we'll cherish forever. It is in the moments, the simple, sweet moments, we find our lasting gifts..

The girls loved watching the little birds outside the window every morning with Grams. They loved giving Doc and Rain oats and carrots with Grandpa. They had a lovely time. Thank you for having us....I miss you guys already...I'll be back soon!! xoxoxo. Love you so much, Jaime

LOVE FOR MOM, DAD AND FAMILY

JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU GUYS I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU THIS MORNING AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. BE VERY STRONG! YOU ARE NOT EVERY GOING TO BE ALONE. THANKYOU JENNIFER FOR PUTTING THIS TOGETHER YOU ARE SUCH A WONDERFUL SISTER. EVERYONE IS SO WONDERFUL I LOVE YOU ALL.

the sweetest voice

i talked to mom last night. she had a hard day yesterday.  it is getting more difficult for her to talk.  she said that she really has to try hard to pronounce the words. all the time.  she said that she couldn't sing the hymns at church on sunday.  that was a hard moment for her.  Lance got her a voice computer and she is going to start learning how to use it soon.  we knew this would happen. but now that it is happening it really just plain sucks! mom has the sweetest voice.  this is just breaking my heart.  i just love u so much mom i don't want you to be sad. not for one day or one second.  

Jaime, mike and their girls have been in pagosa this week with mom and dad.  they are having a blast.  they have been riding the 4 wheelers, going horseback riding, making homemade pot pies, and visiting a brand new baby calf (named lily?!?)  i am jealous! but i'm glad they are there with mom and dad.  hopefully we can come soon too!

i made richard, shane, lance, and jaime all authors of this blog now.. so you guys can post things too.  call me if u need help figuring things out.  

you are on my mind today mom... i will probably call u 10 times.  i just love talking to u... sydney, lily, and claire send u kisses.. have a great day and I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!