Childhood Cara
Do you remember? This month and day is when our sweet Cara Jeanne entered the world.
What is September 30 (1993)?
Not to be confused with a hockey team from Michigan, this was the mascot of Cara's high school.
What are the Redwings?
One of 13 options in the Wisconsin State University system, Cara pioneered her own path at this university.
What is UW-Platteville?
In 2019, Cara got promoted to Auntie Cara for the first time. As of this weekend, this is the total # of nieces and nephews she gets to spoil.
What is 4 (3 nephews, 1 niece)?
Cara and Nolan grew up in loving families with multiple siblings. Name all 5.
Who are Will, Ted, Peter, Reid and Sara?
Following in the (gender-adjacent) footsteps of her older brothers, Cara was an active participant in this organization growing up.
What is Girl Scouts?
At the age of 16, Cara learned to ride this, and hasn't looked back - except maybe when changing lanes.
What is a motorcycle?
Just one of many international excursions Cara has made, she studied abroad in this country during her sophomore year.
What is France?
Run, Cara, Run! Cara has participated in many running races in various states across the country - including this long distance, relay style, race that she swears she will never be Captain of again 🙂
What is Ragnar?
What a royal move! In 2023, Cara and Nolan purchased a house in this Madison suburb.
What is Windsor?
D'oh! This long-running animated show was a favorite among the Savage kids and is often brought up (and quoted) in current day conversations.
What is The Simpsons?
Everything's better when she's around - You might have seen Cara at a rock show of this band back in high school.
Who is Blink-182?
Shocking? Not to those who know her! Cara earned this degree upon graduating college. (Bonus stars if you know her minor, too!)
What is a BS in Electrical Engineering (Minor in French)?
Cara often travels back to Illinois to meet, eat, drink and be merry with this group.
What is Book Club?
Cara and Nolan love to stay active, even when traveling. In the last year alone, they've traveled across the country to enjoy these three outdoor activities.
What is ride bikes, ride motorcycles and go skiing?
Secure your visors! Cara tried her hand at this sport from youth to high school.
What is Softball?
Maybe foreshadowing things to come? Cara played this instrument in her high school marching and pit bands.
What is French Horn?
When Cara wasn't in the lab studying or working on hours of homework, she binge-watched this TV show. Need a hint? It's still on (with new episodes) today.
What is Grey's Anatomy?
Flashback to gym class? During the summers, Cara has been a valued team member of Hot Cuts in this type of recreational league.
What is kickball?
As of their wedding day on July 19, 2025, Cara and Nolan will be approaching 5 years of dating. This day in early August serves as their official dating anniversary.
What is August 4?
This weekend, we're going to party like it's...the year that Cara and her maid of honor, Abby, met.
What is 1999?
Cara used this family car to power her dreams of learning to drive and earning her driver's license.
What is Honda Civic or Odyssey?
Who run the world? Cara was a student chapter member of this Society during college.
What is Society of Women Engineers (SWE) or IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)?
After graduating college, Cara lived in these two cities, before moving into her current home with Nolan.
What are Sun Prairie and Madison?
Aw, so sweet! This location (proper name) was the site of Cara and Nolan's first date, as well as the spot where Nolan proposed.
What is The Merrimac Scoop?