Romance & Real Life
She first noticed Grandpa/Dad in this college class.
What is speech class?
She plays this sport twice a week with women her age, focusing on “placement over power.”
What is tennis?
Her dad first took her to see this team, making her a lifelong baseball fan.
Who are the Minnesota Twins?
This is what she studied in college.
What is physical education and spanish?
She learned this card game from her mom — and still loves it to this day.
What is solitaire?
She decided she didn’t like camping after a family trip, but Grandpa/Dad turned it into a tradition by doing this instead.
What is taking each child on their own camping trip?
Her two favorite candies involve caramel — one with nougat and one with nuts.
What are Milky Ways and Turtles?
This piece of décor has hung in every home for over 56 years.
What is the clay Holy Family sculpture?
These were the names of her siblings.
Who are Jerry and Jane?
She met her best friend Mickey in this grade — and the friendship has lasted over 70 years!
What is kindergarten?
Grandpa “brown-nosed” his way to an A in speech class by complimenting this item on the professor’s desk.
What is a family photo?
She loves this Major League Baseball team now, though she once rooted for the Minnesota Twins.
Who are the Milwaukee Brewers?
On their western road trip (Tim & Greg in high school and Julie in grade school), the kids remember Julie constantly doing this.
What is spraying her bangs?
Rumor has it, she would leave everything behind and run off into the sunset if he showed up at her doorstep.
Who is George Strait?
This was her all-time favorite childhood toy, hanging from a tree in her backyard.
What is her swing?
Their “RV Trip from Hell” ended with an $800 bill for this damaged item they never even used.
What is the awning?
When she plays this instrument, she’s reminded of Grandpa’s favorite requests.
What is the piano?
The first pro concert she ever saw featured this future legend as the unknown opening act.
Who is John Denver?
In her opinion, this is the best quality a friend can have.
What is a good listener?
This was her first job (other than babysitting).
What is her dad’s clothing store in White Bear Lake, MN?
This cologne reminds her of dating Grandpa/Dad.
What is English Leather?
This “weird but wonderful” smell makes Grandma roll down her car window for just a whiff.
What is skunk?
She witnessed Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon at this type of event.
What is a college graduation party?
For 10 years, she and Grandpa/Dad performed in this Manitowoc fundraiser show.
What is Heartarama?
She was part of the original trial run for this now-famous household item while staying with her cousins in Bloomington.
What is Crest Toothpaste?