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It was in 2013 in this country where Nana had to wear a Hijab.
Spanish for 'beautiful view', it was in this neighborhood where Nana and Papa spent most of their time in Southern California.
What is Linda Vista
This dog, named for a famous horse who fell one crown short of the coveted Triple Crown, was known for his smarts, except for his inability to recognize a dog was on the TV.
Who was Jones
It was in this year where Nana and Papa welcomed their first granddaughter, a few weeks after the Blakely Island house burned down
What is 2004
Through the many misfortunes and shortcomings of Seattle sports franchises, one thing has remained constant: Nana's nicknames for her beloved teams
What is 'Idiots'
It was in this American city that Nana and Papa had their honeymoon
Nana and Papa have always graciously given back to their various communities: one of their first projects was installing this structure at the Pasadena neighborhood elementary.
What is a Playground
Who is Ernie
This stuffed beast hangs over the Blakely Island TV Room, the 'last' (or maybe the only) of its kind on the Island.
Who is Spencer the Moose
This Seattle Mariner and namesake of Nana and Papa's most recent dog held the record for most HRs in a single season in Mariner history, until Cal Raleigh surpassed him in 2025
Who is Ken Griffey Jr.
Nana, Papa, Douglas and Peter visited Alaska together in the summer of 2022 fishing for these prize fish.
What are King Salmon
Now a lawn game mostly played on Blakely Island, Nana and Papa first enjoyed this activity in their backyard in Pasadena.
What is Croquet
See Ball. Sink Ball. Get Ball. This smart cookie knew how to play fetch with herself and even convince nearby construction workers to play fetch with her.
Who is Bert
When Nana and Papa wanted to spend time together without kids at Blakely, they would drop Craig and Kristin off at this island.
What is Crane Island
The Seattle Seahawks, led by Russell Wilson and the Legion of Boom knocked off this former AFC West Rival in a 43-8 blowout, securing Seattle's first Super Bowl win in franchise history
Who are the Denver Broncos
Chernobyl Disaster, Iran-Contra, Challenger Explosion. This year had many landmark events, most importantly however it was in this year that Nana and Papa visited Europe together, marking Papa's first time in Europe.
What is 1986
When Nana wanted to escape the inland heat of Pasadena, she would go to this Santa Monica Beach Club.
What is the Johnathan Club
This pet represents the 'M' in Richard M. Nixon
Who is Milhouse
This television celebrity and friend of Craig's at Colorado College was the architect of the treehouse on Blakely Island
Who is Pete Nelson
Nana and Papa were both present to watch Warren Moon and the Washington Huskies takedown this team in the 1978 Rose Bowl
Who were the Michigan Wolverines
It was in Antarctica where Nana and Papa both made it to their last continent. They also brought golf clubs and fishing rods. The fishing rod became an unfortunate problem for this unlucky Antarctic animal.
What is a Penguin
It was because Kristin's finger got caught in the swinging door that this family member didn't get to eat dinner at the family's favorite restaurant.
Who is Craig
Though Nana's family had many horses, this one in specific tried to decapitate Papa.
Who is Chico
Who is Sara
"My Oh My" was shouted out by this famous Seattle Mariner broadcaster following Edgar Martinez's game sealing double against the New York Yankees to send the Mariners to their first ALCS
Who is Dave Niehaus