Across
- 1. Civic obligation Lauren fulfilled in June—surprisingly TV-like.
- 4. What happens here stays here—Andrew's 38th birthday (and Pulse too).
- 6. The Catalina Mixer staple flowing at Meghann and Alex’s house party.
- 7. Endless splash time in this at Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa John’s.
- 10. Cher, Josh, and Tai—whatever, as if, Halloween with the homies.
- 11. Midcentury desert oasis for Lauren’s birthday weekend with the gals.
- 13. We split the G on this Irish stout a few times while on holiday.
- 18. Best pod ever talkin' gilded NY, Paris love, murder in Thailand.
- 19. Anagram of candle, full of heart, and potty trained… almost.
- 21. Once a musical, now 2 movies—and the popular theme of Pulse.
- 23. Where we drove on the left past cliffs, sheep, and the Wild Atlantic.
- 25. Where reading together turned into making truly great friends.
- 26. Most go for iconic golf—we go for grandparent time, incl. Turkey day.
- 27. The number of candles on Declan’s cupakes and teeth Betty lost.
- 28. Palm fruit plus the opposite of day—we love this daycare monthly perk.
- 29. Christmas depends on him, Streisand by name—our 5th anni. trip spot.
Down
- 2. The “Happiest Place on Earth,” Declan visited 4 times!
- 3. Splash-filled Groveland days in this with Declan and Grandma Shirley.
- 5. Scary start to 2025 due to this—fierce community felt across LA.
- 8. Read over 50 books this year—thanks, Goodreads annual challenge.
- 9. Cheered Nicole’s first marathon in this Padres’ hometown.
- 12. Museum type devoted to motors—Grandpa Mike-approved.
- 14. Andrew’s friends weekend was in this Central Coast town, made short.
- 15. Lauren caught Queen Bey’s tour—boots and cowboy hats in formation.
- 16. Furry, howls at the moon, and would 100% be Team Jacob.
- 17. Vegas venue that made seeing the Backstreet Boys larger than life.
- 18. We ditched tiny pebbles for this—our green outdoor home upgrade.
- 19. Mile High City for our family trip, and later Andrew's fantasy football draft.
- 20. Picked up approx. '47' new sports hats this year—stylin’.
- 22. Mexico’s Baja resort spot; Lauren was Megan's very grateful +1.
- 24. Dec’s favorite hobby using vibrant wax sticks and plenty of paper.
- 25. Our beautiful 4yr old and best couch snuggler; fetch queen forever.