Frangipani Family
McLovin
Origin Story
The Year 1945
Which Family Member?
100

Her iconic lines include “Be Once” and “that’s a good bingo.”

Who is Sandra?

100

Taking down the Philadelphia Phillies, this was the last year the Yankees won a World Series

What is 2009?

100

This was the honeymoon destination where Grammy and Poppy began their married adventures.

What is Mexico?

100

On January 20, this president was inaugurated for a fourth consecutive term as president of the United States.

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?

100

These two accompanied Poppy at the Giants game when they clinched the playoffs in 2022.

Who is Sabrina and David?

200

Widely spoken by locals, this is Aruba’s creole language blending Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and African elements and also the place Grammy was bitten by a snake.

What is Papiamento?

200

The year Lawrence Taylor became the first, and still only, linebacker to win the NFL MVP award.

What is 1986?

200

Poppy would whip up this for David and Rachel every visiting day.

What are Chocolate Chip Cookies?

200

This iconic toy company, known for Barbie, Hot Wheels, and American Girl dolls, made its debut in 1945.

What is Mattel, Inc.?

200

These two are most likely to be seen at the grill or in the kitchen when we cook up food in Aruba.

Who is Brian and Jennifer?

300

The first year Grammy and Poppy first traded snow for sand and began their Aruba tradition.

What is 2004?

300

This sport is the fantasy league where Poppy racks up the most championships, proving he’s the true GM of the family.

What is Basketball?

300

Poppy was this old when Rachel was born.

What is 28?

300

Honored as Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for ending World War II and ushering in the atomic age, this president took office in April 1945.

Who is Harry S. Truman?

300

At Costa Linda Karaoke night, these two grandkids brought down the house with their rendition of ABBA’s Honey Honey.

Who is Cassidy and Talia?

400

The milestone anniversary Grammy and Poppy were celebrating when they renewed their vows on the island.

What is their 45th wedding anniversary?

400

Poppy was this age when the Knicks won their first championship.

What is 25?

400

The number of years Grammy and Poppy have been members of Old Oaks Country Club....and still counting.

What is 44?

400

This Michigan city became the first American city to fluoridate its drinking water.

What is Grand Rapids?

400

When is comes to Thanksgiving, this Grandkid craves the corn bread pudding like crazy.

Who is Marley?

500

The number of consecutive years that the ten of us packed our suitcases, grabbed our passports, and headed to Aruba together.

What is 15 years?

500

In 1975, this ballpark housed four New York pro teams, the Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets, all playing home games at the same venue.

What is Shea Stadium?

500

The number of days older Uncle Ed is than Poppy.

What is 1,233 days?

500

First appearing in print in 1945, this term describes illicit writing or drawings scratched, sprayed, or scribbled on public surfaces.

What is Graffiti?

500

Who wrote in the Aruba Gang group chat, "I'm going to exchange towels, but why do I have seven?"

Who is Rachel?