“The first time I saw it snow on Christmas. I grew up in California, so it wasn't until I was about 30 years old.”

— Aaron Pillar, cook/musician, Lawrence

“When I got a Game Boy. I was in fourth grade and they just came out. It's not very sentimental, but I was really excited.”

— Libby McConnell, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence

“Cutting down a cedar tree with my father when we lived out in the country, and then trimming it down so it would fit in the living room.”

— Mary Vorsten, director of counseling, Kansas City, Mo.

“I remember when I was in second grade, I got an electric race track. I couldn't have been happier.”

— Mike Cormack, research assistant, Lawrence