Happy Birthday, Babua!

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Across
  1. 6. One-dollar station wagon rebuilt from the engine up
  2. 7. “Magical” lake vacation with the Kesslers and Uncle Bink
  3. 8. If Dad was listening, everyone was listening
  4. 10. Georgian name his grandson gave him
  5. 13. Pop band occasionally sung loudly to embarrass children
  6. 14. If it has a charging cable, he probably owns three
  7. 16. Mom’s maiden name and source of legendary dumplings
  8. 18. The only sport he truly committed to
  9. 19. Small church town where sibling arguments echoed beautifully
  10. 20. Daily mental workout he takes very seriously
  11. 21. Downtown L.A. French dip institution
  12. 25. Christy’s first name (rarely used)
  13. 26. Place he goes to relax and recharge
  14. 27. Beer of choice — bottles only
Down
  1. 1. Two-wheeled commuting machine (retired after a freeway scare)
  2. 2. Dog who followed Chester
  3. 3. Touring bike whose career ended after being sideswiped
  4. 4. Singer Paige listened to when homesick (besides NPR)
  5. 5. Affectionate nickname for child number three
  6. 7. Official vehicle of “thrilling” family vacations
  7. 9. Destination of long, character-building road trips
  8. 11. Vacation spot featuring no TV, no radio — just books
  9. 12. French specialty Christy mastered
  10. 14. Instrument used for bedtime folk songs
  11. 15. His calling at four churches in three states
  12. 17. Frequently reused driving accessory (sometimes past its prime)
  13. 22. Preacher’s kids, often escorted out mid-sermon
  14. 23. Son named after Christy’s childhood best friend
  15. 24. Beloved Presbyterian retreat at Lake Tahoe