Craig and Linda met at _________. Craig was recently home from the military and working on his degree, while Linda was a freshman.
BYU Provo
What town, Day and Year was Craig born in?
April 4, 1948 in Blackfoot, Idaho
What city was Linda Born in?
What day and year?
Salt Lake City
December 20, 1954
Where was the first place they lived in as newlyweds?
A Basement apartment in Springville, Utah
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to newlyweds today?
Make a habit of going to church & the temple. Be in the habit of family prayer
How much older is Craig than Linda?
6.5 years
At just ____ years old, Craig drove a 2½-ton WWII army surplus truck during potato harvest on the farm.
5 years old- He had to kneel on a box to see out the windshield and steer while the workers loaded 60–70 lb sacks of potatoes into the back. The truck was set in a super-slow gear called “compound” so it crawled along safely.
What was Craig’s first-year salary at Carnation in 1976?
$12,000
What’s your proudest accomplishment together?
Their 6 children (Mom said she wanted more)
Craig initially thought Linda was too young. But after seeing her _________, he felt she was the kind of person he wanted to marry. They spent a lot of time together hiking, talking, and attending concerts.
speak in church
How many bedrooms did the Pingree home have that dad first lived in with his 7 siblings?
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Craig shared a bunk bed in a tiny room with 3 siblings.
What was Linda’s favorite candy growing up?
Big Hunk
Where was the first street they bought a house on, paying $42,000?
How did mom and dad afford it?
Beaver Street in Simi Valley
Bought using GI Bill
What has been one of the most challenging parts of marriage?
Finances- No hiding credit cards from your spouse
Where were Craig and Linda married and in what year?
Los Angeles Temple in 1975
When Craig was about 3 or 4 years old, his older brother, ______, decided it would be fun to tie Craig’s brand-new tricycle to their horse, Prince, and take him for a “ride.” Larry hooked the trike to Prince’s saddle with a rope, but as soon as the horse started moving, the squeaky tricycle wheels spooked Prince, and he took off at full speed across the field, with Craig’s trike bouncing 10 feet in the air behind him like something out of a cartoon.
Larry
Mom first pet was a dog names Jinks. What dog breed was this dog?
When Craig and Linda bought their 2nd home in Cerritos in 1980, what were interest rates?
18–20%
How has your love changed over 50 years?
It has evolved into a pattern of trust and partnership. Constant companionship and friendship.
What did Craig and Linda do for their honeymoon?
Went camping in Sequoia National Park
What was Dad's degree in from BYU?
Food Sciences with chemestry minor
What was Mom's degree in from BYU?
Recreation
After Craig and Linda got married, they were both full-time students at BYU. Money was very tight, so Craig was quite serious about budgeting. He created a meticulous monthly budget that accounted for every single item they might need.
One day, he proudly showed Linda their carefully planned budget... and pointed out that he had even allocated money for _____? It made Linda Laugh to budget for something so minor. (Hint- shiny)
Shoe Polish
What’s the silliest argument you’ve ever had that you can look back on and laugh?
The one where mom threw dads golf clubs into the street