(Compiled by the Matthews and Merz Families)

Items with him at all times:

A strap – A stick – Uncle Robert’s toy cars

His Palmer High School letter jacket – Shrek doll – A water bottle

 

Favorite Songs

Hakuna Matata – Da Turdy Point Buck – Ba Ba Ba…. Ba Barbara Ann

Toot Toot Chug a chuga Big Red Car – YMCA – Peggy Sue

“Heather, sing sha la la. Sing it, Heather!”

 

Proudest Moments

Getting his letter and a standing ovation at the Palmer football team banquet

Winning a Gold medal for skiing at the Special Olympics – Graduating from Palmer

 

Favorite Snacks

Cheetos – Cheez-its – M&Ms

 

Opening Lines

“What’s my name??” (Means what’s your name?)

Then in trying to create conversation….

“Does Chris vacuum??” Where… “Bill’s store”

“Chris wipes tables.” Where…. “Josh and John’s”

“How YOU doing?” – “Gimme a hug!!!”

 

International Travel log

Philippines – Thailand – Hong Kong

Germany – Mexico – Canada

 

Chris-isms

“I’m dexy, you’re crap” ( “I’m dead sexy” from Austin Powers)

“Yeaaaah baby!” – “Hi Steve. What’s your name, Steve?”

“You’re car is SO dirty. You beeeeeetter wash it!”

“Oh Kim, she’s so cuuuuuute” – “oooooh la la” – “Zip it”

 

Favorite Movies

Shrek – Austin Powers – The Lion King

Herbie the Love Bug – Mary Poppins

 

Skills He Perfected

Bear hugs (+/- butt grab) – Air guitar

Austin Powers impersonations – Burping

 

First Job

Vacuuming Bill’s store

 

Favorite Fun

Going to recycling with Dad

Going to the carwash with Dad

Downhill or water skiing

Dancing!!

Watching movies

Cheering on Billy at soccer games

 

Mantra

Hakuna Matata

 

“The Chris Matthews Party”

October 13, 1982 – October 31, 2007