Nana-isms
Nana’s favorite way to say “I love you.”
What is "I love you to the moon and back"
Nana’s go-to comfort food, perfectly simple and always satisfying.
What is grilled cheese
Nana's cousin Annamae devoted her life to this.
What is God / being a Nun
An activity with yarn and a hook.
What is crocheting
Nana did not condone this form of genealogy.
What is an ancestry DNA test
Nana used this phrase when someone was giving too much too soon.
What is “Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?”
When you were sick, Nana made this simple pairing that somehow made everything feel better.
What is tea and toast
Nana has this many living direct descendants.
What is 12
Nana’s way of showing care and connection often came through via this hobby.
What is cooking
Nana did not condone this form of genealogy.
What is an ancestry DNA test
Nana’s reminder to keep your options open.
What is “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”
This creamy comfort dish was one Nana never needed a recipe for.
What is mac and cheese
This relative was adopted by Nana’s Great Aunt
Who is Vincent Hughes (Uncle Vinny)
Nana took this class at the Brentwood Library.
What is Spanish Language
It was visually evident that Nana was uncomfortable with someone else in control during this activity.
What is driving
Nana’s way of reminding you to use someone’s actual name.
What is “She is the cat’s mother”
Nana served these at every holiday — they always melted all over your fingers.
What are mini Dove chocolate ice cream bars
After her parents divorced, Nana went to live with this family member
Who is her father
Nana picked up strangers hitchhiking near this location.
What is the train station
Despite their cuteness, Nana never warmed up to these.
What are animals / pets
Nana’s way of saying the outcome was the same either way.
What is “Six of one, half a dozen of the other”
Nana was famous for this iconic St. Patrick’s Day recipe, handed down from her grandmother.
What is Irish Soda Bread
These are Nana's parents full names
What are Lillian Hughes and Wilson Taylor
Every document, photo, and record Nana collected was part of her devotion to this hobby.
What is family genealogy
Nana enjoyed dancing at wedding without this.
What is alcohol