Christmas Clue Hunt 2024
Christmas Clue Hunt 2024
First clue
1.
It’s time once again to go hunt for some clues
Will the gift at the end be something just for you?
Don’t get your hopes up. It’s not too exciting.
Still---more precious than gold---without all the bling.
Let’s all walk together down memory lane
To the spot where children’s faces hang by a chain
Without further ado go find clue number two!
(Clue hanging by Mom’s necklaces)
Tate
Did you know Tate has two wiggly teeth?
When the tooth fairy comes they will be waiting beneath. . .
(Tate’s pillow)
3.
Jett
Jett---AKA Drip Lord was king of the playground
The butler in Frozen and mayor of BizTown
His food combinations grossed out all his lunchmates
And he spent hours and hours reading Big Nate
At school he competed to be a coding Wiz
At home he grew a Jedi braid to gain some Riz
He played Legos, piano, magic tricks—not mid!
He worked us in Royals, Dune and Powergrid
Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and track
His athletic schedule was stacked! No skill did he lack.
But one fateful day while skiing with speed,
A tree loomed ahead—a crash he did NOT need.
His wrist met the trunk in a bruising embrace,
Months of recovery in a supportive wrist brace.
Yet through the ups and downs Jett’s spirits stayed high
When you need a lift or a laugh Drip Lord’s your guy!
(Jett’s wrist brace in his locker)
4.
Blake
Blake played left tackle with strength and with speed
Trained relentlessly---determined to succeed
He ate lots of protein and lifted weights
Working toward victory with his teammates
His senior season was over too soon perhaps
But the Farmington Pheonix became Region Champs
He earned Academic All State---what a feat!
Good looks, brains, and brawn---He couldn’t be beat
(Clue found on Blake’s #79 in his bedroom)
Michael
In the year 2020 the whole world shut down
But we were still itching to get out of town
So we booked a trip with Adventure Idaho
Rafting down the Salmon River we would go
This year Mike returned to Riggins---now as a guide!
We took Grandpa and joined him down the rapids to ride
Mike thrifted his clothes but bought high-end gear
And navigated the rapids without any fear
He took his beloved car---despite being rusty
Cuz costly repairs had rendered it trusty
He slept in an old bus and out under the stars
With clients and friends he explored the outdoors
When people asked I said “He’s living his best life”
And he’s not in any hurry to find a wife
He came home for a bit before heading to college
For a second year filling his mind with knowledge
With a thirst for adventure and wisdom to seek
He’s carving a path that is bold and unique
(Mike’s car)
6.
Reed
The doc told your Dad “You ain’t no spring chicken.
Cut sugar and salt---avoid being stricken
By disease that is common for folk of your age
And don’t forget exercise---it’s all the rage!”
So now in the mornings your Dad can be found
On this contraption---just follow the sound
Of his favorite movies he gets to now watch
As he inclines the treadmill and walks, walks, walks, walks.
(Treadmill)
7.
Ty
When Ty left on his mission we had a good cry
From Salt Lake to Taiwan to Malaysia he’d fly
He’s working real hard to get friends in the pews
Praying for all to embrace the Good News!
It can be hard living in a new place
But Ty handles changes with style and grace
The language is tricky, the rice is real sticky
But Ty will eat anything. He is not picky!
From time to time his stomach felt quite unsettled
From bathroom to bathroom he frantically pedaled
Would there be a hole in the ground? No light to be found?
A bucket? A hose? A fan masking the sound?
Mom bought him some tissues for just such occasions
But he left them at home despite her persuasions
Will Ty learn from his troubles? That’s anyone’s guess
He should always bring tissues, cuz mama knows best!
(Hall closet tissues)
8.
Welcome to Our AirBnB
Oh, welcome, dear guest, to our humble abode,
Where chaos and comedy have clearly explode(d).
Step through the door, don’t mind the floors,
They’re sticky enough to trap dinosaurs.
Out back there’s a treasure, or so you might think,
It’s a garbage pile teetering on the brink.
Overflowing with smells that defy all reason,
A fragrant mix for every season.
The closets hold secrets, both damp and foul,
Wet towels stuffed in there, enough to make you howl.
Who needs fresh linens when mildew will do?
A scented surprise waiting just for you.
The AC is broken; it’s hotter than Hades,
A sweat-soaked inferno unfit for the ladies.
For extra spice, there’s a nearby meat farm,
Wafting its stench with pungent charm.
Hungry? Be warned, the fridge and microwave scene,
Looks ripped from the pages of CSI clean.
Ketchup carnage, mustard mayhem, oh dear,
This is the crime that no one would clear.
And the beds, oh the beds, we call them “taco supreme,”
With sagging middles straight out of a meme.
Fold yourself in, a burrito you’ll be,
Wrapped in discomfort, and possibly debris.
But wait, what’s this? An April Fools joke—
Tate locked all the bathrooms, that funny bloke!
Opa’s heroic, with tools in his hands,
Removing doorknobs as fast as he can.
Yet through it all, we laughed and survived,
The trip wasn’t ruined—we even thrived!
We cheered at the Final Four, our spirits alight,
And Michael won a basketball, signed outright,
By Bill Walton himself—what a glorious prize,
Turning mishaps to memories that light up our eyes.
So come, stay a while, and enjoy the show,
This AirBnB’s quirks are sure to grow.
Because in the end, what’s a vacation for,
If not sticky floors and surprises galore?
*This clue brought to you with the help of Chat GPT
(Mike’s basketball)
9.
Ethan
After surgery, PT, and training at TOSH
Watching Ethan play b-ball again --- Oh My GOSH!
It brought tears to his Dad’s eyes and joy to his Mom’s
But playing High School football? We still had some qualms
So volleyball, biking, and golfing ensued
A spot on the basketball team he pursued
He cooked those 3-pointers (not to toot his own horn)
And I swear, he must have eaten his weight in popcorn
Ethan loves music---he’d jam to Blake’s playlist
While Linda’s been shaping him into a pianist
He sang and danced as a paperboy in Newsies
And spent every weekend up late watching movies
Game Master Supreme in Dune Imperium
Ark Nova he crushed with happy delirium.
He practiced his Spanish on DuoLingo
And now speaks so well he could be called a Gringo.
He devoured books by Brandon Sanderson
It took just over a week to finish the last one
Despite the fact it was thirteen hundred, fourty-four pages long!
You might think that’s crazy---but as a reader he’s strong
(Clue at the end of his book)
10.
Blake #2
After weight training, he’s dripping wet,
A human sponge—so much sweat!
After football, it’s just the same,
A sweaty champ at every game.
Moshing at the school dance?
He’s soaked through by the second glance!
Writing nine essays for college prep?
Not a drop—he’s cool as Pep.
Playing hoops for hours nonstop?
The sweat keeps falling, it just won’t stop!
But where does all that laundry go?
Not in his room—oh no, no, no!
He leaves it somewhere in the hall,
A sweaty heap to trip us all!
(washing machine)
11. Crossword puzzle - Oh the places we went!
ACROSS
1. Where we went river rafting
6. Where Ty is serving now
7. Where we went to the Final Four
9. Where Ty's mission president lives
10. Where we saw Old Faithful
14. Ty's first mission area
15. Where Mom and Dad took Blake for his senior trip
16. Where we saw wood that turned to stone
18. Where we visited Dana and Tanner's family
20. Where we visited Robby and Leisja's family
DOWN
2. Where we vacationed with the Rawson family
3. Where we went to youth camp
4. Where Mom and Dad went scuba diving
5. The name of Ty's mission
8. Where mom stayed with Megan
11. Where we touched 4 states all at once
12. Where Ty's first Asian layover was on his way to his mission
13. Where we saw cool canyons and Mesa Arch
14. Where we had our Easter Egg Hunt
17. Where Michael recently went to ski
19. Where Blake and Dad went for football camps
Use the clues to fill in the words above.
Words can go across or down.
Letters are shared when the words intersect.
Jess
Getting Scuba Certified was harder than it looked!
But on Hawaii’s Big Island our first dive was booked
We practiced at the Rec Center despite freezing temps
We had to prove to ourselves that we were not wimps!
We learned to breathe under water and equalize our ears
And discovered we are still able to overcome our fears
Diving at the Crater went better than expected
We gained confidence—our technique perfected!
Our first dive into the ocean was so fantastic
Jess came away even more enthusiastic
To snorkel in the water with her new mask and fins
And watch sea life right up close—and see the fishies swim
The highlight of our trip was the snorkel late at night
To see the Manta Rays—Oh what a sight!
What a beautiful place beneath the deep blue sea
A world full of wonder, adventure and glee!
(scuba gear)
13.
Tate
A six-year-old in the house—oh, what a joy!
Tate’s grown into such a delightful boy.
He’ll nearly knock you over with his bear hugs so tight,
But leave toys scattered, a colorful sight!
Magnets and Beyblades, Hot Wheels galore,
Sometimes he’s making Pokémon deals on the floor.
He plays baseball, basketball, football, and track,
He’s clearly not afraid of the Gunnysack!
He masterfully postpones getting ready for bed
And will snuggle in your lap as his stories are read
He swam all summer with his Cherry Hill pass,
And brought his whole crew to Miss Amy’s class.
In Cover Your Assets, he’ll steal all your cards,
And as pumpkin hunter, he’s your best guard.
After three years of preschool, kindergarten’s a breeze,
He can count to a hundred, and is learning to read.
So here’s to Tate, with his energy and cheer,
A six-year-old whirlwind, who’s loved far and near!
This part of the clue is just for TATE to do!
Find the numbers and put them in order. Then turn them over. Read the words to finish the clue hunt!
GO TO THE BIG RED BAG!
End prize = Mom’s new camera and photo albums for all
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