Names
This fine name, derived from the Greek word meaning "well born," has served Grandpa well as a middle name for the past 88 years.
What is Eugene
This date saw rain, sun, heat and a tornado warning, and also the outdoor wedding of a couple soon to celebrate a milestone anniversary.
What is June 2, 1990
A 2004 adventure included a two-day stop in this southern Florida key.
What is Key West
This staple in G&G's yard has begun to lean, forcing Grandma to prop it up.
What is the totem pole.
Where Drew called home when he was just a wee toddler.
What is Mequon.
Heard echoed through the northern cabin walls, this pet name for his sister still makes the rest of Tyler's family laugh.
What is Baby Ra Ra
This was a big moving day for the new Bauman house on the prairie.
What is June 11, 1994
This vacation destination made Grandpa famous for his favorite term in that week, "hang loose."
What is Hawaii
Gaby's name for these succulents that can "put your eye out."
What are stabbies
Site of John and Hil's first camping trips, including one where they were brave (foolish?) enough not to bring food because they were going to catch their dinner.
What is Mirror Lake.
A middle name shared by Grandma, Lisa, Jesse and Onika, it is a word also for great happiness.
What is Joy
Two of our favorite people were joined in marriage on this Friday, while Dwight Eisenhower was the nation's president.
What is August 6, 1954
Several trips to Florida included taking in a spring season game played by this major league baseball team.
Who are the Tampa Bay Rays
Left behind by some late night stalkers at the Bauman home one night, this item is currently a precious commodity.
What is toilet paper.
Temporary home street for this young couple and their children while they built a new home in Albany.
What is Dunning Street
This dog would wait for hours for Grandpa outside the coffee shop and knew how to climb the ladder of a boat.
Who was Stormy
This date was celebrated by a young man in a mini van, passing his driver's exam in Platteville.
What is May 15, 2007
In 2000, this destination included New Year's Eve on the Jungle Queen and a visit to Billy Bob's Safari.
What is Pompano Beach, FL (Villa Nova Hotel)
What Mom sent her kids looking for after school in the prairie, after claiming she saw one poking around during the day.
What is a leprechaun.
An island favorite of Tyler's, this country is known for its swimming culture.
What is Iceland.
What is Abby Cylinder.
What is June 1, 1989
A fun 2008 trip to this location included zip lining and a boat excursion where blue footed boobies were sighted.
What is Playa del Carmen
A grandma favorite, this hardy shade plant comes in thousands of varieties.
What is a hosta.
This 1,300 acre park, a favorite walking destination for Mom, was home to the 1904 Summer Olympics.
What is Forest Park.