Charlie
Little Charlie was often heard by our neighbours singing this song with gusto.
What is "Waving Flag" by K'naan?
This is how Grace originally pronounced her middle name.
What is lasagna?
As a child, Emma had to have her hands taped into her mittens for this purpose
What is to stop her from sucking her thumb?
One of her favourite games was pretending the floor was made of this.
What is lava?
A mullet sporting Ian loved this band in high school, and still does to this day.
What is Rush?
Pappy bribed him to eat this food by covering it with lots of ketchup.
What are oysters?
This fashion accessory was worn by Grace during an entire year of elementary school.
What are glasses from our dress up box?
As a toddler, Emma spilled this on herself while wearing nothing but a diaper
What is an ice-cold 4-litre jug of milk?
In Rebecca's early athletic career, she made an impression as the pivotal brick in the yellow wall playing what position?
What is soccer goalie?
Ian's first lead role ever.
What is the Tin Man?
Little Charlie would come downstairs sporting this wardrobe item every morning.
What is a blue fleece soccer robe?
Grace hit her acting stride with this role in elementary school.
What is Timon from the Lion King?
The number of Taylor Swift concerts Emma has attended.
What is two?
It was to honour this occasion that young Rebecca wrote the poem containing these verses:
Dads are keen, moms are mean
Dads do deeds, moms use brooms
What is Fathers’ Day?
Ian is a skilled bowler and curler, but in what sport did he truly shine in his youth?
What is roller skating?
As a toddler, Charlie would loudly repeat this phrase when rousing from slumber.
What is "Mommy! Daddy! I want a BOTTLE!"
After watching what documentary about a killer whale in captivity, deep feeling Grace emerged in tears and proceeded to make a poster and begin a (temporary) crusade to save the whales.
What is Blackfish?
Emma filmed a memorable video of Molly as she tried to teach her this expression.
What is "hold your horses"?
A young Rebecca once begged to join her sisters' ski lessons by repeating this four-word plea
What is "I big to ski!"?
The only meal Ian cooked before meeting Mandy.
What is tuna casserole?
The famous hockey player that began Charlie's love of the Montreal Canadians.
Who is Carey Price?
When playing sports, Grace would show her concentration and determination by doing this.
What is sticking her tongue out?
Favourite role to play during sisterly games.
What is the baby?
While living in Ghana, Rebecca was called this by many people she met
What is obrouni?
Ian was introduced by Granny as Anthony Hopkins on this occasion.