Neice Holly's Memory

I have many fond memories of Aunt Bobbette.  She has been a beacon of light over the years.  When I was little and we would come to California, it was always Aunt Bobbette’s kitchen that made me feel warm and invited.  She was usually there making something we were all going to enjoy.  And she has always had the most kind way about her.  Her smile, her voice, and her words were carefully chosen and lifted and blessed us.

 Aunt Bobbette has been a sweet role model to me.  I loved reading this blog.  Thank you for sharing.  God bless you both.

Your neice,

Holly Waite

Granddaughter Emily's Memory

3 years ago we lived across the driveway from GG and GG pa. During this time GG quickly became Emily's best friend! Everyday they walked up and down the driveway for GG's exercise. They'd sit together on the porch swings and visit with one another. When Emily got in trouble she wanted to go to GG's. Emily wanted to do everything with her GG! Emily invited GG and GG pa to her 4th birthday party but we weren't sure they were going to make it. GG was showing signs of alzheimers and sometimes she had a hard time being around a lot of people and commotion. But they did come! Emily was thrilled that they came over for cake and ice cream. Emily was excited to show GG her new big baby doll that she had asked for. 

Happy New Year

Happy New Year from Bobbette!!!

She was able to ring in the new year comfy cozy at home, safe and sound. I, Sheri, was able to sit with her this Sunday so that Grandpa could attend church. She slept for awhile then I helped her look through her family picture book. This book has pictures of her and her husband, all their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She didn't seem to recognize anyone but Heather but she perked up when we came to Ciarra's picture, especially when I explained she has a new baby now.

Score. She looked at those pictures for over an hour with an little bit of smile on her face.

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Christmas

We got to spend a few minutes with GG last week while GGpa ran a last minute errand. The kiddos loved every second. Jamie loved to show GG how fast his cars would go on the hard floor. She would lean forward to watch them as they disappeared around the desk. She hasn't leaned forward voluntarily in a long while. WOOHOO!!!

Miss B loves her GG. She is with GG every second she can.

GG and GGpa came over for Christmas dinner. 

FYI, the slippy cup is Grandma's to keep the dribbles to a minimum.

The Hospice Doctor came out and performed his evaluation. Grandma is doing well and has stopping her rapid decline and may graduate from hospice in February. This just means she doesn't qualify for hospice at that time but to keep them on speed dial when her next decline comes. If that time comes, we will take an alternative care approach and look to other resources for the care that hospice was providing.

Let it snow...

We had lots of snow here in southern Utah. 

It's been a week and is still beautiful.

And it's still cold. 

Lucky for us, Bobbette is staying inside, comfy cozy.

She is still doing well, no changes since Thanksgiving.

Stay warm and cozy this Winter Season.

Happy Thanksgiving

Grandma and Grandpa  Thanksgiving morning.

Grandma is awake and refreshed from her nap. She had a good weekend with lots of visits from family.

Tina (granddaughter) and her family came for a visit.

Jonathan (grandson) and his family 

Travis (grandson) and his family

Sheri (granddaughter) and her family

Bonnie (daughter) and her girls: Ciarra, Cheyenne, and Autumn (seen left to right) were also able to come up from Vegas.

I know Grandma really enjoyed this visit. She was able to meet her newest Great-Granddaughter, Ciarra's baby Briella.

Mark (son) and Robin were able to stay the whole weekend. 

They were a great help. Thank you for coming. Your visits are always welcomed.

Grandpa, or GGpa as the great-grandchildren call him, is famous for his "beans."

Jamie, his great-grandson, is always asking his GGpa for beans. 

He got to help GGpa fills lots of bags of beans for all of his cousins.

And they were all very grateful.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Grandma has had several good weeks.

It is getting cold so its nice to have so many blankets.

Matthew, Brionney with Grandma. 

She had a good day with Heather and is waiting for Grandpa to come so she can go home.