In the Beginning
This child of Ells and Marylin Knudson was born on October 23, 1962
Who is Kent Knudson?
Dad didn't just go to Seminary graduation last week as a proud parent (way to go Charity!); he also went in this capacity - his current calling
What is a seminary teacher?
After moving his family several times, Ells moved his family to Windy Hill Road in this Virginia community
What is Mclean?
Known for providing a Book of Mormon in every room, Dad stayed at this hotel chain while travelling for PWC
What is Marriott Hotels?
Needing more space for his growing family (not to mention some peace and quiet!) Dad moved his family to this bedroom community in the heart of Montgomery County's "Agricultural Reserve" in <insert year>
What is Poolesville?
Live better! This blue superstore opened its first location in Rogers, Arkansas on July 2, 1962
What is Walmart?
In 1982, then-second-councilor Gordon B. Hinkley announced that, due to financial and other concerns, the length of missionary service for elders would be reduced. This affected Dad, who was already serving in this California city
What is Los Angeles?
Ells and Marilyn had more than just Dad, the family included Dan, Jamie, Kristie, Kent, and Tim. In terms of order, Dad is this (hint: it's not first!)
What is third?
Extra, extra! This business-focused daily newspaper, published by Dow Jones & Company, is Dad's favorite newspaper
What is the Wall Street Journal?
Often cited in D.C. area traffic reports, this iconic landmark is where Dad and Mom got married for time and all eternity
This tense, 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union took place from October 16 to October 28, 1962
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Like many young men in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dad's first calling was in this type of presidency
What is a Deacons Quorum Presidency?
From "happy birthday" to "taps" and more, Dad loves to play songs for us on this musical instrument
What is the trumpet
He's a high achiever! In his undergraduate studies at BYU, Dad double majored in International Relations and this
What is Spanish?
What is a headstand?
Starring Rita Moreno, this 1962 Best Picture (among 9 other academy awards) was redone by critically-acclaimed director Steven Spielberg in 2021
What is West Side Story?
Much to Mom's delight, Dad served as a branch mission leader, then as councilor to Presidente Cuellar, and finally as a stake high councilor for this branch-become-ward
What is Gaithersburg 2nd?
Dad worked at Roy Rogers in the summer and fall of 1981. His work there began this lifelong hobby
What is landscaping?
Notable alumni include Robert C. McNair, Jackie Bradley Jr., all four members of Hootie and the Blowfish, and Dad- who earned a Master's of International Business at this southern university
What is University of Southern Carolina
Move over, Ernie! You may love your rubber ducky, but we think Dad is the one that makes bath time lots of fun. For Charity's bath time, Dad would use shampoo to style her after this Flintstones character
Who is Pebbles?
Alan Shepard was the first American in space and Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon, but this man became the first American to orbit the Earth when he circled the globe three times on February 20, 1962
Who is John Glenn?
Church meetings didn't used to all be on Sunday! Dad took the hop, skip and a jump to church this many times a week
What is two?
Dad had some explosive childhood hobbies, including making this kind of bomb by combining sodium hydroxide and aluminum foil
What is a Drano bomb?
Until last Friday, dad was Chief Compliance officer at this company. Happy retirement!
What is Akon?
It's the little things! On phone calls with his adult children, Dad often brings this up, he tracks this data about places his kids are living
What is the weather?