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