To make my mom smile...

As most of you know, our mom had a heart attack 2 weeks ago... all the way over in Japan. There were ups and downs, some serious complications and scares for a time, but things seem to be looking up. So this is a video "Get Well" card to our JoJo. Growing up our mom would wake us up by saying, "Up and adam, adam ant!" (from an old cartoon she watched growing up starring a super hero ant.... that was his take-off cry...) So now it is our turn to say it back to her, as she has been asleep for a week. Jeez, lazy :) We mixed together some favorite family tunes, for that old familiar good time. She finally got to watch it for the first time today... and had to stop half way through because she was laughing so hard it hurt her heart too much. I guess it did what we wanted... made her smile. Although, the pain was neither intended or preferred. So Daughters orders, Mom, Don't watch until your heart can take it.

So motha dearest, here is what happened... While You Were Sleeping:

While you were Sleeping... from Tia Bowen on Vimeo.

10 comments:

Foulgers said...

oh dear, that was so adorable!!! loved loved loved the bear costumes :)

Foulgers said...

If that doesn'r cure a broken heart, I'm not sure what would.

Be sure to send your mama our love next time you talk to her

Anonymous said...

That was the most creative, funny, and loving collaborative effort! I can just hear Jojo singing those songs thru the years. She is like sunshine! Tia I want some pointers while we are in tokyo -- I'm bringing my computer -- how about you?
xoxox Sherry

Jo said...

I'm awake!!! And absolutely LOVE this fun video! What a treat to wake up and see my dearest loves having such fun together! Now I just have to stop watching it and accomplish something else! As you point out . . . I am a bit behind, since I've had sooooo much sleep. X O Jopie

KMF & DSF said...

I think every year you become more and more amuzing! I absolutely loved that, and am sooo glad to here your mom is doing better!

Jacob said...

oh my gosh im still not sure if i am crying or laughing or both. but i loved it. you guys are the cutest family ever. we have been praying for you jopie and we love you! and so do your adoring daughters! that was amazing. go scoffield girls! go have that picnic...

Jo said...

I love you more than you can know!

Tay and Teigan said...

you need to update your dang blog. or more photos on facebook. or something. mmkay.

Nikki said...

um sad. prob because we always just talk about other stuff. but you nerd. you know me. i just have nothing better to do.
ps, this is britt. not nikki

Jacob said...

no. not the lightpole was just amateur stuff.
ps, can i borrow your car? haha