In a world often focused on people's differences, bridging gaps can be a challenge, especially generational ones. However, the bond between grandparents and grandkids shines as a heartwarming exception. Despite the years that separate them, these relationships prove that connection can transcend age as long as there's love. From shared hobbies and stories to surprising similarities, we put five sets of grandparents and their grandchildren from Trinity Terrace to the test to discover if they have more in common than one might think. Can they bridge the gap? Discover how these intergenerational relationships create lasting memories and timeless bonds, enriching their shared time with love, laughter, and wonder.
Grandparent: Sandra Davis, 77
Grandchild: Sofi Davis, 10
Favorite Movie:
Sandra - Lady and the Tramp
Sofi - Forrest Gump
Favorite Subject in School:
Sandra - Math
Sofi - Recess
Favorite Candy/Food:
Sandra - Boston Baked Beans
Sofi - Nerd Clusters
Great Grandparent: Jean Gray, 87
Great Grandchild: Arabella Portillo, 6
Favorite Song:
Jean - Singing in the Rain
Arabella - Shake it Off
Favorite Celebrity:
Jean - Shirley Temple
Arabella - Taylor Swift
Favorite Hobby:
Jean - Drawing
Arabella - Drawing
Grandparents: Melinda and Peter Van't Slot, 80 & 91
Grandchildren: Jack and Tom Templin, 8
Favorite Movie:
Melinda - Little Woman
Jack - Inside Out
Tom - Ice Age
Favorite Free Time Activity:
Peter - Listening to Radio shows
Melinda - Roller Skating
Jack - Playing on the iPad
Tom - Playing with Dogs
Grandparents: Giulie and Pete Chaumont, 89
Grandchildren: Olivia and Christophe Chaumont, 19 & 24
Favorite Subject in School:
Giulie - History
Pete - English
Olivia - Math
Christophe - English
Favorite Candy/Food:
Giulie - Dark Chocolate
Pete - Ice Cream
Olivia - Peanut Butter
Christophe - Seafood
Grandparents: Judith Stempel and Terri Ellis, 83 & 80
Grandchild: Lucy Ellis, 11
Favorite Movie:
Judith - Disney Movies
Terri - Lady and the Tramp
Lucy - Bodies, Bodies, Bodies
Favorite Celebrity:
Judith - Margaret O'Brien
Terri - Elvis Presley
Lucy - Taylor Swift