True or False
For their 25th anniversary Gordon gifted Karen a heart shaped diamond necklace which she still has today.
What is true
Each child of Gordon& Karen claims a different birth state. Name each state their children were born in.
What is Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota
Being the romantic he is ;) Gordon proposed to Karen on this major holiday, and thankfully she said yes! List the holiday.
What is Christmas Eve
When their first child, Erik was born, Gordon was this age and Karen was this age.
What is 26 and 24
The average gas price in the year 1963 may shock us youngsters, but I’m sure even then people were complaining. What was the years average gas price?
What is 30 cents per gallon
After getting married, Gordon and Karen purchased a quaint 1 bedroom house in Seattle that overlooked Alki Point. True or false?
What is false. They rented in a 1 bed apt that overlooked alki point
Travel and adventure have always been a big part of their relationship, list one state Gordon & Karen have not visited together….
What is South Carolina, etc etc
In what city did Karen & Gordon buy their first house?
Where is St Paul
It is a Norwegian family tradition for women to wear a classic outfit for special occasions and formal wear. Grandma’s family has handed down this garment for years & has worn this piece of history with pride. You can find a photo of Kirsten and Grandma in this article in this house. Name the traditional Norwegian outfit.
What is a Bunad
Being 1 of only 4 Presidents to sadly die by assassination. This President was tragically assassinated in the year 1963.
Who is John F Kennedy?
Gordon and Karen have lovingly cared for many things in their life, including some furry friends. They have cared for 3 dogs over time. True or False
False
Name all of the states Gordon and Karen have lived in
Washington, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Montana, Minnesota
For their first date, Gordon took Karen on a date to the movies. How fun! He picked the movie, and it was a new release in a specific genre. Name the genre of movie they attended.
What is a historical war film. (judgement at Nuremberg)
Only one child shares collegiate attendance with BOTH Karen and Gordon. Name which child this is.
Who is kirk
In 1963 this wedding accessory for brides was very in trend, (hint our very own grandma would be considered very trendy).
What is a pillbox hat
Coincidentally, these two have had a lot of special dates that have fallen on standard Holidays. including their first date, which happened on St Patty’s Day. true or False?
True
It’s no secret Gordon & Karen met in both of their home state of Washington, while attending UW. Name the college club/organization they met at.
What is the Lutheran Students Association
Affectionately nicknamed “Super Car” this was Gordon and Karen’s first vehicle together.
What is a 1960 Oldsmobile 88 (bonus point for 4 door hard top details)
Nerves are high as Gordon trekked over to Karen’s family home to take her on an early date. When he arrived, Grandma Sally opened the door to greet him, What funny thing happened next that they would go on to reminisce about for years to come?
What is calling him by the wrong name
1963 was a very monumental year, it was not only the year Karen & Gordon joined in nuptials and dreamed of their days ahead….but it was also the year one of the most quoted speeches was delivered by a well known historical figure. What is the name of this speech?
What is “I have a dream” by Martin Luther King Jr
Proposals have lots of details, and Gordon wanted to make sure he had everything ready to go. Including finding the ring to ask the big question. His close friend from school referred him to a local jeweler to find the ring because he was also planning to propose to his girlfriend around the same time.
What is false, grandpa Art helped Gordon find the jeweler ended up getting a ring from
Karen has a very impressive education portfolio, name all of the states she received upper education in.
What is Washington, Minnesota, and Illinois.
This song hold a special place in both Karen and Gordon’s hearts, and has become known as their song. You can hear this song in the famous flick, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. List their song…
What is the song, Moon River
List the full names of both of Karen & Gordon’s parents, pre marriage. you can earn bonus points for middle name.
Arthur Knold, Selma Eide, Maxine Baxter, Carl Jonasson
This cult classic film premiered in 1963 in New York City in which the plot features one of Karen’s fears…
What is Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’