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