Current Events
What MLB teams has Patrick played on so far?
Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals, Minnesota Twins (??)
How many Deutmeyer girls were lifeguards at the Dyersville pool?
5, Teri, Molly, Kelsey, Beth, & Christa
What did the girls do while babysitting one week old Sam that got them in trouble?
They walked him in the stroller on a 95 degree hot day to the Corner Drug Store to get candy.
What present did Teri really want for Christmas, but never got? (And is still mad to this day.)
A new bike.
What type of clothing did we reuse from Teri's wedding for Kelsey's wedding?
All 5 bridesmaid dresses.
How many addresses has Molly had since she moved to Chicago?
3 - Randolph St., Kingsbury St., Wolcott Ave.
What did Molly run into with her car, and why did she lie about it?
The big rock at Country Junction, because she didn't want to wait in line at Beckman.
What family vacation did we try to take but had to go right back home?
Arizona for Jeff's wedding due to snow.
Why did we have to open presents AFTER Christmas in 2021?
Molly had Covid.
At Sam & Lydia's wedding what song did Brett and Sam lift Lydia up in the air?
New York New York
Who was the last one in the family to get the Covid shot, and why?
Mike, because he had to get it to go to Frozen in Chicago.
Whose car did Sam run into on Hwy 136 after school?
Ryan Olberding
What did Kelsey do during her volleyball state tournament that made Nancy really mad?
She dyed her hair black.
What family game did I make and we played it on Christmas day one year ago?
Family Feud
How many of Molly and Tim's friends came from Chicago to attend Sam and Lydia's wedding?
7
What meal was Mike preparing on the blackstone when flames lit up the garage and fried his hair?
Pork Stir Fry with Rice
How many teachers at Beckman taught Mike & Nancy, and were still there teaching Sam?
4 - Topf, Breitbach, Jenk, & Knepper
What nickname did Donnie Recker always call Teri?
Noodles
What Christmas present did I give the three girls (when they were young) and they hated it, and nearly cried?
The 3 Christmas dolls.
What was the theme/decor for each of the weddings? Name at least 2.
Teri - palm trees/beach.
Molly - feathers/gloves/glitzy.
Kelsey - nature/driftwood/wild flowers
Sam - New Years eve party/dressy/velvet
On our scavenger hunt, what was the bonus item that you needed to find?
The oldest tombstone in the cemetary.
Of the 10 adults sitting here now, how many were state qualifiers in high school?
4 - Mike(x2), Sam(x3), Kelsey(x1), Brett(x3)
How many Burkle weddings and anniversary parties happened on New Year's Eve?
4 -Doug Recker, Katie Johannes, Sam, Mary/Gary's 25th
Who was Mike drinking too much with on Christmas Eve before midnight mass and almost couldn't sing his solo?
Snuggy and Dave Haight
Name at least 2 songs out of the 4 kids weddings, that Mike sang.
Teri- I could not ask for more
Molly- The Prayer
Kelsey - Forever Young
Sam-Boy