We asked, you responded. More than 175 people submitted heartwarming photos — and very sweet stories — to pay tribute to moms on their special day. Here are some of the best, but there are more online at startribune.com/variety. Go take a look — after you call your mom, of course.
Teaching Sami how to change a tire Sami and Theresa Woolson Minnetonka (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
“Happy New Year, Happy Life.” That appeared to be working well for Barbara Janicke and her daughter, Mary Lou Kostecki of St. Paul, as they were ringing in 2002. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Julie McEathron of St. Paul is a main caregiver for her mom, Elisabeth McEathron, who has Alzheimer’s. “We are living life out loud, authentically, and with joy.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Pat Yentzer of Minneapolis sent this photo of Lisa Yentzer and her son, Brad. “When I think of a Happy Mom and a Happy Kid, this is it!” Brad had just picked flowers for his mom. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Lizzy Eischens of Belle Plaine says she and her mom, Janel Eischens, share a competitive gene and enjoy playing softball together. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Proving it’s never too late to learn, Paul Florek of Minnetonka taught his 90-year-old mother, Eleanore Florek, how to use a touch-screen laptop just last month. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Mark Holmberg of Minneapolis, with his mom and siblings around 1966: “This is Mom and the kids in the green boat at the lake in northern Wisconsin. I always thought my mom was so glamorous in sunglasses. And looking back at pictures, I can see why.” From left, David, Cynthia, Steven, Mark, and Susan Holmberg. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Betty Vos Hemstad of Edina with mom, Henrietta Plowman Vos, and grandmother, Jeannette Plowman: “One of my favorite photos ... was the day we went to the Minnesota State Fair. This photo was taken 77 years ago in 1939.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
August McLaughlin of New Brighton with mom Caroline Johnson: “My mom makes every day an adventure.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Rick Haley of Delano sent his picture of his wife, Wendy Haley, who took motherhood multitasking to new heights on this Mother’s Day. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Luke Iverson of Lakeville gets points for creativity. “As a college kid, I’m trying to find different ways to get my mom gifts for Mother’s Day while saving money.” Lucky mom is Linda Carlson. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Julie Flaskamp sent this picture of her daughter Ava and “Granny” Portia Stepan at a family reunion. “Granny passed away five years ago but gave my children great memories and a loving connection which still remains.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
