Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Don't worry, this will not be used to determine whether you can live independently.

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Across
  1. 2. A job Eleanor had prior to her nursing career
  2. 4. Mom’s gardening nemesis
  3. 7. one of James’ many hobbies; this one was learned purely for survival purposes
  4. 9. The grandchild who hates losing games (OK there are more than one, but only one fits in this puzzle)
  5. 10. When Kathryn comes home next week, you might consider making _______ potatoes. Just sayin.
  6. 15. Mom’s shenanigans have included Dave dressing up as __________.
  7. 16. Anna’s favorite stroke
  8. 18. A nickname one might give Elizabeth (lovingly, of course!)
  9. 19. Name of mountain range near Kathryn’s house
  10. 21. Commonality between Ginger and Callie
  11. 23. Name of Elizabeth’s pet that has some unusual self-inflicted hair-loss patterns
  12. 25. Evan’s first job
  13. 26. Ember’s new mascot
Down
  1. 1. Name of town Kathryn lived in for the last few years in Vermont
  2. 3. Recent travel to Utah included visiting this park (it’s not just a clever name!)
  3. 5. Oliver’s favorite pastime
  4. 6. The child who caused mom’s grey hairs (Figuratively speaking, of course! There are clearly no grey hairs.)
  5. 8. An unprecedented instruction I have to give Uncle Al before he makes me a gin and tonic!
  6. 11. Ember’s first college major, that she will regret switching away from
  7. 12. Nothing like a little _____________ to increase the neural connections while eating dinner!
  8. 13. A Liam favorite meal when visiting Mom and Warren; Liam’s maternal grandpa would be proud (maybe?!)
  9. 14. Anna’s talent (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!)
  10. 17. Warren’s activity while mom was getting ready to go out (10 minutes later than Warren would like)
  11. 20. Elizabeth’s first car (what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger!)
  12. 22. Grandchild academic superstar who will probably be president (let’s be honest)
  13. 24. Master of the board games, and is quite skilled at creating games, too (creativity runs in their family!)
  14. 26. Warren’s name for someone who cuts him off while driving (Mary Adams approved name, that is)