Across
- 1. Project-wise, this year we put a border full of mulch around the kids' swing-set and a new wooden ____ in the backyard to store bicycles, tools and misc.
- 4. Oldest daughter and in the second grade. Loves singing, dancing and anything Frozen.
- 6. Captain and EMT on Dakota City Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Enjoyed deer hunting this year and continues to work at Malloy Electric.
- 8. Derek was finally able to receive his First Holy _________________ in September at our church in Jackson.
- 11. A new favorite fall activity for the family is picking _______ at the local orchard. Honeyscrisp is our favorite variety to pick!
- 12. Home with the youngest kids. Taught the older kids from home during the spring and helped them navigate remote learning in the fall.
Down
- 2. Our third grader! Missed out on baseball season this year because of Covid, but continues to be a big help around the house.
- 3. Our kindergartner this year! Still loves cars, trucks and Legos.
- 5. Garret, Derek and Jacob went to an outdoor monster _____ rally in July. It was the first time for the boys and they had a blast.
- 6. Sassy, full of life and attitude. This three year old has "Frozen" fever and a mischievous smile.
- 7. The kids entered more of their crafts and garden products in the Dakota/Thurston County ____ this summer. It was a much smaller event this year, but the kids were glad to still be able to participate.
- 9. Activities were few and far between with all the closures for 2020, but the kids enjoyed trips to the Launchpad Children's __________.
- 10. The youngest Stroot. Turned one in November, but hasn't started walking yet. Mommy is still a favorite, but also loves the attention from siblings.
