Favorite Things
This thick dairy drink is mom's favorite Christmas treat
What is eggnog?
One of Mom's youngest cousins, he currently lives in New York with his husband.
Who is Jon "Xan" Carnero?
Mom earned her bachelor's degree in this subject from Texas A&M University
What is Computer Science?
A former dressage champion, this elderly horse kept mom company while living in London.
Who is Max?
This is the date mom was born (month, day, year)
When is December 27, 1962?
This was the name of Mom's favorite emu at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane.
Who is Gracie?
Mom's first cousin, Bredy's, mother.
Who is Aunt Oona?
Mom graduated from this high school in 1980
What is Northbrook High School?
This was the name of mom's miniature dachshund who thought she was a cat
Who is Heidi?
A Texas immigrant, mom was actually born in this city.
What is Brooklyn, NY?
This is what was found written on a note instead of buried treasure on the mountain in one of Mom's favorite songs to sing us as kids.
What is Peace on Earth?
Mom's first cousin, Gloria and Jimmy's son, is a veteran and former firefighter.
Who is Richard Bucci?
A natural performer, Mom excelled in and enjoyed this subject in high school
What is theater?
Mom famously felt a deep connection with this pregnant mammal at an aquarium once
What is a beluga whale?
This is mom's wedding anniversary (month, day, year)
When is May 23, 1986?
While living in New Jersey, this baked food was one of Mom's favorite things to make from scratch.
What is bread?
Although not technically family, these two military families stayed life-long friends with the Carneros
Who are the Cacolices and the Courtses?
What is Phi Mu?
This famously sweet white long-haired cat died before Catherine was born
Who is Sugar?
Mom spent time on this Kansas military base as a girl while Grandpa was stationed there.
Where is Fort Leavenworth?
Don't ask her how much it costs, but this specific brand of high ABV beverage is Mom's favorite.
What is Louis XIII Cognac?
Mom's grandparents on her mother's side who lived and died in Sleigo, Ireland.
Who are Brigid and Jack Taylor?
Before transferring to Texas A&M, mom planned to major in this subject at the University of Houston
What is Chemistry?
Mom owned one of these rainforest animals for a short period of time, but he hated men so she had to give him away
What is a Macaw parrot?
Before marrying dad, mom briefly lived in these two European countries while Grandpa was in Vietnam.
What are Ireland and Germany?