Across
- 1. Sunlit Portuguese capital Jimmy visited for work, remembered for winding hills, tiled streets, and world-famous custard egg tarts.
- 3. Cuisine at the heart of Jimmy’s parents’ restaurant until their retirement this fall after XX years.
- 5. Number one song on our Spotify Wrapped, from the K-pop Demon Hunters show that Blaire finally watched at the tail end of the year.
- 6. The sport anchoring this St. Thomas outing that brought us back to Grand Rapids, Michigan in the spring.
- 8. Creamy New England classic enjoyed during our trip to Boston for a friend’s wedding.
- 10. Type of bank Blaire joined this year, named for a reach that extends far beyond local branches.
- 11. Putting the “M” in MIW: this fall, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of this university program that helps students (like Blaire!) get their start in Washington, D.C.
- 14. Wild Florida wetlands we skimmed by airboat with Blaire’s dad to kick-off the start of 2025.
Down
- 2. Cold-water catch Jimmy proudly reeled in during our Alaska family trip this summer.
- 4. Southeast Asian country we’ll experience together for the first time over the New Year, drawn by hawker food and famously clean streets.
- 7. Italian mountain range that first captivated Blaire in 2024 and later became a destination we explored together on foot this year.
- 9. Major milestone that brought family together to honor Blaire’s mom after her many years of service at Saint Thomas the Apostle school.
- 12. Neon-lit desert city where Jimmy balanced an AWS conference by day with the glow of the Strip at night.
- 13. Earthy green drink that became our daily habit in 2025, pulling us back to Blank Street Coffee again and again. #IYKYK