Planes, Trains & Love Mobiles
Every summer, Mom and Dad pack their bags for this Honduran village, where they’ve made lasting connections.
What is El Naranjal?
This iconic video game featuring a plumber on a quest to save a princess made its North American debut in 1985.
What is Super Mario Bros?
Mom was born in this Missouri city known for its museums and as the hometown of President Harry Truman.
What is Springfield?
Even people outside the family called Norene by this simple and affectionate title she shared with her grandchildren.
What is Grandma?
Dad’s been a known collector of memorabilia from this iconic beverage company founded in 1886 in Atlanta, Georgia.
What is Coca-Cola?
During a camping trip, K'Lynn and Ryan went missing- where were they?
What is floating down the river?
This Huey Lewis and the News song topped the charts in August of 85' reminded listeners that love packs a serious punch.
What is The Power Of Love?
As a child, Mom lived for a short time in this U.S. territory known for its beautiful beaches and Spanish-speaking culture.
As a child, Mom lived in this U.S. territory known for its beautiful beaches and Spanish-speaking culture.
According to family lore, this King of Rock ’n’ Roll is rumored to be the illegitimate father of one of Dad’s cousins.
Who is Elvis Presley?
Dad can’t help but get emotional whenever he watches this long-running competition show.
What is American Idol?
Their honeymoon was short but sweet: just one night at a hotel, followed by a steak dinner at this restaurant.
What is Bonanza?
The legendary Live Aid concert to fight famine took place simultaneously in London and this U.S. city.
What is Philadelphia?
Mom once worked sewing nightgowns for this brand, whose name sounds like a playful twist on a famous Muppet family.
What is Henson Kickernick?
Maw Maw grew up in this small town just across the Texas border in Louisiana
This Texas university, known for its engineering and tech programs, was where Dad played college basketball.
What is LeTourneau University?
On the Grand Canyon trip of 2007, the real shock wasn’t the view — it was discovering their hotel room had this rare bed arrangement.
What is 3 Queen Beds?
This chewy, tangy candy, later known for its “Brain Freeze” commercials, was first introduced to the U.S. market in 1985.
What are Airheads?
Mom says she can see colors as numbers — a unique way of experiencing this kind of sensory crossover.
What is synesthesia?
On Dad’s side, this cousin was famous for his signature dance move called the “Ham Bone.”
Who is Allen Ray?
Paying tribute to his Cajun roots, Dad perfected his father’s recipe for this spicy, tangy dish popular in Louisiana cuisine.
What is sauce picante?
Our family’s 2016 NYC trip included a Broadway show that explored creativity, childhood, and loss through the eyes of a famous playwright.
What is Finding Neverland?
In 1985, Robert Ballard led this agency’s expedition that located the wreck of this famous ship more than two miles beneath the North Atlantic’s surface.
To win a scholarship, Mom submitted an essay to this popular magazine known for its inspiring real-life stories and reader contributions.
What is Reader’s Digest?
Known for her colorful personality, this woman has hired nearly every Childress family member over the years.
Who is Suzanne?
Before dating Mom, Dad was in a relationship with a woman—can you name that woman?
Who is Karen Land?