Across
- 4. At UW–Madison, Bob began teaching a new course that has been both exciting and demanding, especially with nearly this many students enrolled.
- 7. Peter began his sophomore year at Middleton High School and is helping lead ____ Club, a Christian service and community group that meets biweekly. (Hint: its name is also something you can light)
- 8. For Annika’s graduation party and senior recital, we catered from this restaurant—resulting in enough queso to feed an army.
- 10. The lakehouse gained a new sailboat this year. With two hulls and a stable, fast design, this kind of vessel added a fun new way to enjoy the water.
- 11. At church, Michelle serves as the head of this committee, which oversaw the start of construction in the spring and is working toward being back in the space by Christmas Eve.
- 12. Michelle spends many days playing this racket sport with friends, making it a regular part of her routine this year.
- 13. After 18 loyal years with his old Toyota 4Runner, Bob upgraded to a newer version of the same model, even keeping this same paint color as the original.
- 15. Peter also made a top band on trumpet this year—but his timing was challenged by receiving this orthodontic device right as rehearsals began.
- 16. Michelle, Annika, and Peter helped at our church’s Vacation _____ School this year, which featured a theme involving insects and dirt.
- 17. Peter auditioned on drums for this type of band at school, and his hard work paid off when he earned a spot in one of the top ensembles.
Down
- 1. After completing months of online driver’s education, Peter finally earned this important step toward being able to drive.
- 2. Once at college, Annika joined this type of musical ensemble—her first time performing in a group without playing an instrument.
- 3. Michelle, Annika, and Peter visited this European country over the summer, where they used their language skills, reconnected with friends, explored major landmarks, and even tried escargot.
- 5. Annika began college at this school near Chicago, which also happens to be Bob’s alma mater.
- 6. During our spring break trip to Marco Island, we spent time kayaking, sailing, and fishing. One of the biggest surprises of the week was when we caught this unexpected, toothy creature on the line.
- 9. We traveled to Costa Rica and continued on to this neighboring country, where our cruise ship crossed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. We even celebrated New Year’s Eve while passing through one of the world’s most famous waterways.
- 14. On our New England trip with Bob’s parents and sister, we went hiking, biking, and kayaking—and took a boat tour where we watched this well-known local seafood being harvested.