Over the course of the Bubs’ collective academic career, Steele and Aline set the arguably ridiculous standard and still hold the more impressive transcripts of the family. However, in 2015, a young Bibby scored higher than everyone on the ACT, earning this incredible score:

Easter Vigil has been a consistent, yearly event in Rackley lore for decades. The minimum 3-hour long mass used the same roster of terrible lectors for the extended readings, at the expense of Mom and Aline’s sanity. You’ll only hear the first half of every sentence when THIS lector is reading:

Upon settling into our pods to fly to Germany in 2017, Spencer put his fate in the hands of his loyal Instagram followers. In a poll, he asked whether he should sleep, or do THIS instead:

One evening in 2006, our black-eyed-peas went cold as we discussed the extremely dramatic and apparently devastating choice of piercing for THIS cousin:

Stealing the show and also the joy of the Christ Our Redeemer talent show, THESE twins redefined the word “black” for years to come:

Since the dawn of Christmas Nertz tournaments, only one Bub representative has won 1st place. Shockingly, the Nertz crown fit upon THIS Rackley dome:

In the famous “Christmas Tree Story,” Dad and the homies were called THIS class nickname at The Citadel:

American Airlines is the present-day pick for Rackley flavored travel after United bought Continental Airlines in 2010, but the true OG of the early 2000s was THIS now Delta-owned airline:

Dad’s love for dogs dates back to his early farm days, having upwards of 20 dogs on the property at times. Though he favored some dogs over others, none could compare to THIS loyal Collie:

Unknowingly having such a profound impact on our family, Aline’s 35th SUV bore the name of THIS red-headed hooligan

Though sufficient instruction for the average family, the Rackley’s game of Scattergories requires a few extra, more specific rules. Steele brought us one of the first additions, by claiming THIS could be found in the park:

Those fortunate enough to be in the presence of the Rackleys may get an eye roll from Mom and a little tune from Dad if they say either of THESE two words:
Those fortunate enough to be in the presence of the Rackleys may get an eye roll from Mom and a little tune from Dad if they say either of THESE two words:

In the early years, and for some of us still, there is no amenity more luxurious than THIS first-class drink option:

It has been written that while Rackleys still make the snow fall down, the erroneous Galladoras would use their vibe to do THIS

Some teachers at Niceville cared more about their students than others, but one seemed to care the absolute most. I knew I would choose Honors over AP when I saw THIS teacher on our house-phone caller ID to brief Aline on her homework during Opus gig season:

As young kids, the age-advantage of Steele, Aline and Spencer hit Olivia pretty hard, so she tried a few creative solutions to level out the playing field. Early years of Nertz games were often delayed due to THIS necessary recount:

When it is “Present time, present time,” a gift in small packaging might be THIS, according to Dad:

Prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics, the international flight with four kids and subsequent odor of the customs line were childsplay compared to the drive up to Whistler Mountain. While Spencer searched for the nearest Wheat-Thins bag, Olivia provided the family distraction in the form of original song. In her version of Jack and Jill, bumping his head was the least of Jack’s worries, for after falling down, THIS happened:

Electronics were well established, but the Rackleys were still in their board game era when Steele was accused of cheating in this cursed game:

Mr. Wooten chose some questionable nicknames for his standout students, one of the worst being “Big Bird,” whom he called THIS poor high schooler

Though generally athletic and capable enough, some of our individual features may be highlighted during sport activity. Aline can’t get anywhere above a walking-pace without Spencer calling out THIS aspect of her run:

At the start of our Tommy Bahama era, Mom startled the waiter by eating THIS table garnish:

The skiing tradition started with a private lesson with the family at Snobird. We learned Pizza and French Fries from THIS skiing instructor:

First served in Germany with chilled dark chocolate and incredible vibes, THIS special round of drinks is now mandatory around the holidays:

Known colloquially as TCB, Aline and Mom used to giggle over this young Church Parishioner: