Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Don't worry, this will not be used to determine whether you can live independently. Or will it? Dun dun dunnn....

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Across
  1. 4. A job Eleanor had prior to her nursing career
  2. 5. A nickname one might give Elizabeth (lovingly, of course!)
  3. 7. Ember’s new mascot
  4. 8. Mom’s gardening nemesis
  5. 9. Oliver’s favorite pastime
  6. 12. Ember’s first college major, that she will regret switching away from
  7. 13. The grandchild who hates losing games (OK there are more than one, but only one fits in this puzzle)
  8. 14. An unprecedented instruction I have to give Uncle Al before he makes me a gin and tonic!
  9. 15. Mom’s shenanigans have included Dave dressing up as __________.
  10. 21. Anna’s talent (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!)
  11. 23. Evan’s first job
  12. 24. A Liam favorite meal when visiting Mom and Warren; Liam’s maternal grandpa would be proud (maybe?!)
  13. 26. Name of Elizabeth’s pet that has some unusual self-inflicted hair-loss patterns
  14. 27. Master of the board games, and is quite skilled at creating games, too (creativity runs in their family!)
Down
  1. 1. Nothing like a little _____________ to increase the neural connections while eating dinner!
  2. 2. Name of mountain range near Kathryn’s house
  3. 3. one of James’ many hobbies; this one was learned purely for survival purposes
  4. 6. Elizabeth’s first car (what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger!)
  5. 10. Commonality between Ginger and Callie (do not write "dog"!)
  6. 11. The child who caused mom’s grey hairs (Figuratively speaking, of course! There are clearly no grey hairs.)
  7. 16. When Kathryn comes home next week, you might consider making _______ potatoes. Just sayin.
  8. 17. Grandchild academic superstar who will probably be president (let’s be honest)
  9. 18. Warren’s name for someone who cuts him off while driving (Mary Adams approved name, that is)
  10. 19. Anna’s favorite stroke
  11. 20. Recent travel to Utah included visiting this park (it’s not just a clever name!)
  12. 22. Name of town Kathryn lived in for the last few years in Vermont
  13. 25. Warren’s activity while mom was getting ready to go out (10 minutes later than Warren would like)