Every Christmas morning, Mom would be found doing this as we patiently waited to open presents?
What is making a sign for the year?
This British band took America by storm in the 1960s, changing music forever.
Who are the Beatles?
This side dish is one of mom’s most requested recipes.
What is Chinese Chicken salad dressing?
The famous family quote, “The Spirit doesn’t tell you she has a boyfriend,” led to this major event in mom’s life:
What is marriage?
Mom can leave you feeling dumb, when she mentions your lack of ________:
What is common sense?
Mom awaiting patiently for this unforgettable moment.
What is seeing Megan give birth?
When we would walk to a park nearby with a train, and she'd bring bubbles, and we'd go toot toot as it drove by.
Who is Hattie?
She puts on a show for me.
Who is Omi?
Far from emaculate, Mom followed the advice of a dear friend shortly after getting married, causing this big event to occur:
What is the conception of Matthew Serrao?
She saw this event live on TV in 1969, when the world watched with wonder.
What is the moon landing?
When on vacation, you will likely find Mom at a table doing this activity?
What is doing a puzzle?
In 1979, Mom left behind her drinking and drug-filled lifestyle and took this faithful plunge.
What is baptism?
This is Mom’s response when you can’t find something she’s asked you to look for:
What is, "Did you look with your hands?"
The family travelled far for this recognition:
What is Hawaii's Mother of the Year Award?
When we did our talent show for her at Yellowstone.
Who is Miko?
She comes and babysits us.
Who is Josh?
Mom's career as a drug dealer began with the accidental consumption of this item.
What is weed brownies?
Mom lovingly refers to this man as the "prophet of her life."
Who is Gordon B. Hinckley?
This tool purchased by our known spender (mom), sits in the Oto home, never touched by mom, but often used.
What is her sewing machine?
Mom first became Baba in this year.
Mom will often use this phrase when you have done something contrary to her opinion (even if it’s an accident).
What is, "You must have wanted to..."
Mom willingly sacrifices any pair of pants for this food:
What is buttered popcorn?
When we would go walking and collect rocks.
Who is Hala'i?
When her hugs me and I get to see her all the time.
Who is Indie?
When running late to leave the house, you could often find Mark in the bathroom and mom yelling what phrase?
What is, “You take longer than one wahine!”
This was the U.S. President when Mom was born in 1955.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Mom loves to bake a crunchy chocolate chip cookie, yet this gadget sits unopened downstairs.
What is a kitchen aid?
When talking about three of her children being born in the 80s, what does Mom often say?
What is, "The 80s were a blur."
Mom will use this phrase when discussing the ever-evolving LDS church.
What is, "You can do anything these days."
Mom and dad affectionally refers to this place as ___ _________ _______.
What is their "old stomping grounds"?
When she would ask if we want to sleep with her then she'd snore really loud at night.
Who is Winston?
She lets us watch tv when she babysits.
Who is Evie?
Mom developed her detective skills when she found and introduced this man and his basement into all of our lives.
Who is Bishop Gonzales?
This colorfully psychedelic phrase summed up the 1960s motto of peace and love.
What is "Make love, not war?"
You often know Mom is playing this game when you hear the following song:
What is Toy Blast?
In 2012, Mom not only retired as Aunty Gayle's desk mate but also as a __________ _____________ _________.
What is a civil engineering technician?
Although not often, when mom and dad have a disagreement, mom will blame his imperfection on him being:
What is "just like his mother."
It was at whose wedding that this favorite Mom pose began?
Who is Michelle and Brian?
When I gave her all of my favorite drawings for her birthday and I made her cry.
She takes care of me.
Who is Zach?
Going to Disneyland and taking a picture with Lightning McQueen and her.
Who is Milo?
Who is Waianu?