Grandma's Favorite Things

2. The era of American history she especially enjoyed learning about.
6. A heritage she carried with pride.
7. A tangy dessert that disappeared quickly whenever it was served.
12. Faithful companions that always found a place in her heart.
13. The people who could brighten her day faster than anyone else.
15. A museum she could happily spend an entire day exploring.
18. The game where taking fewer points was actually a good thing.
19. The stories that always kept her saying, "Just one more chapter."
20. One place where life always seemed to slow down.
23. Something she believed could brighten any room.
24. Proof that even warm weather couldn't keep her from her favorite sweaters.
25. Her greatest accomplishments had nothing to do with careers or awards.

1. The mystery writer she trusted to keep her guessing until the very last page.
3. The songs she remembered long after the curtain came down.
4. There was always one more destination she hoped to visit.
5. The season she made feel magical for everyone around her.
8. The black-and-white bears that never failed to make her smile.
9. The sweet treat she almost never turned down.
10. Where sunshine, turquoise water, and warm breezes always felt like home away from home.
11. A classic card game she enjoyed for the challenge as much as the company.
14. An afternoon tradition she had absolutely mastered.
16. An actor she could watch again... and again... and again.
17. What she always preferred to say instead of "goodbye."
21. Gentle reminders that love never really leaves us.
22. The Emerald Isle that always held a special place in her heart.