Christmas Crossword

4. Jordan and Paisley spent lots of time in the garden. She loves to go right up to the bush to pick a raspberry or _____ and eat it right there.
7. Paisley became a true Iowan when she helped freeze _____ _____ that Grandpa and Grandma Hinkeldey (Carey and Paula) shared with us.
11. Paisley enjoyed the corn pool, combine slide, and big bouncing pillow with our season passes to Center Grove ______. Steph and Paisley also enjoyed the Apple Cider Donuts.
13. We attended the Gingerbread Run 5k, a fundraiser for Iowans For ________ with Jordan’s family.
14. The HIGHLIGHT of the year was the new addition of our daughter, ______ Rose Mandernach, to our family.
15. Paisley is quite the farmer and can’t stop giggling when she gets to see Grandpa Rick’s cows and Uncle Jeremy’s ____.
16. Paisley received the gift of the Holy Spirit on her _____ in June.

1. We enjoyed a long weekend at Woman Lake, Minnesota where we were able to fish, ski, and relax at Jordan’s Great-Aunt and Uncle’s cabins. (Denny and Dianne) Steph’s favorite activity on the water is the ______ board.
2. Jordan still enjoys drinking new brews through his fantasy ______ league.
3. In February Steph’s younger brother and sister (Alex and Ashley) came to Ames and were able to attend a Cyclone _______ game with us.
5. We had front row seats to the Iowa vs Iowa State football game and stuck out the hours of ____ delays.
6. We saw goats, sheep, cows, tractors, and ate all kinds of food at the Iowa State Fair. According to Paisley the best part was walking out with a ______ of cookies.
8. We had fun celebrating Jordan’s maternal grandparents’ 65th ______ Anniversary.
9. Steph continues working for Greater _____ Credit Union and began her new role as Branch Manager.
10. Paisley’s ______ (Lylah and Everly) visited for a weekend and we had a fun time going to the orchard, making play dough, and running around the house.
12. Paisley’s favorite part of visiting the ___ was being able to ROARRR at the lions.