All About Catherine
As a Girl Scout in Leavenworth, KS, Catherine earned this prestigious award.
What is the Gold Award?
This future two-term President was first elected as Governor of the “Golden State” on November 8, 1966.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Catherine brought in this vehicle for Jeremy's army themed 8th birthday.
What is a tank?
Catherine was 11 years old when this artist, well-known for their distinctive dancing, fashion, and blending of different music genres tragically passed away.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This activity, although often met with chagrin from her children, is one of Catherine's favorite ways to make memories and remember them.
What is taking photos?
This majestic fowl stands as one of Catherine’s favorite animals, making countless appearance inside the Rice residence, including its very own themed Christmas tree.
What is a Peafowl/Peacock?
The average price for this commodity in 1966 was $14,200.
What is a new house?
This PBS show, beloved by all three Rice children, was the theme for all three of their birthday parties.
What is Barney
Catherine was 7 years old, living in the Deutschland, when West Germany and East Germany both joined this international organization.
What is the United Nations?
This recently added gismo to Catherine's house is bound to keep her floors sparkling... and wake up everyone at 6 in the morning.
What is a Roomba/robot vacuum?
This Sanskrit derived word is the former name of the country Catherine was born in and the name of one of the Rice family pets.
What is Siam?
This Beatles album released on August 5, 1966
What is Revolver?
For Nathan's 9th birthday, Catherine planned a trip to AMC to see this sci-fi trilogies ending. Jeremy got to tag along as well.
What is Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith?
At age 46, Catherine was stranded in New York City for two weeks after getting stuck in this largest Atlantic hurricane on record as measured by diameter.
What is Hurricane Sandy?
After Jeremy and Nathan failed to be dressed in their suits for a family wedding, Catherine proclaimed that this person is now her favorite son.
Who is Josh?
Catherine slipped and broke her foot while pregnant with Julianna at this event?
What is Nathan’s baseball game?
At the 38th Academy Awards this movie dominated, winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound Mixing.
What is The Sound of Music?
For Julianna's 7th birthday, Catherine planned this winter themed party. With these individual treats for the girls to decorate. Aunt D also embroidered aprons for each girl.
What is a gingerbread house?
Catherine attended the Olympic games in this city, marking the first time since the 1930s that this city had hosted the games.
What is Los Angeles?
Jeremy once requested an Xbox for his birthday but got this furry friend instead.
Who is Zoey?
Catherine served this four-star general and former Secretary of State, while waiting tables at Skyview Supper Club in Leavenworth, KS
Who is Colin Powell?
This American actor and former pro wrestler, well known for his performances in Marvel movies, shares a birthday (January 18, 1966) with Catherine.
Who is Dave Bautista?
Catherine used this excuse (while in a panic) when Nathan and his friend Matt, returned too early for their joint surprise birthday party.
What is "Your sisters in the hospital! (But we need to stop at Blockbuster first)?"
This folk-rock song sat atop the Bill Board Top 100 on the day Catherine was born (January 18, 1966), barely beating out the Beatles “We Can Work it Out”.
What is The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel?
This scurry critter is bound to make Catherine run for the fences... and scream.
What is a mouse?