I’m sitting at a Perkins in Ames, IA eating an omelet and mammoth muffin, wiping tears from my eyes as we laugh hysterically. It is the first real meal we’ve eaten in 4 days after calculating the adults each burned a minimum of 5,000 calories a day. I’ll repeat that.. 5,000 calories a day, and … Continue reading Day 3: Relief
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Day 2: Storm Lake to Carroll – An angel from Iowa
As we laid down for bed in Storm Lake after a physically draining day 1, I was doubtful we’d be able to proceed as planned. My husband was in bad shape, and I wasn’t sure how the girls’ spirits would be in the morning. None of us ate dinner because frankly we were too sick … Continue reading Day 2: Storm Lake to Carroll – An angel from Iowa
Day 1: Sioux City to Storm Lake – Day one and done?
There will be hills, they said. It will be hot, they said. Day 1 will be difficult, they said. We knew all of this going in and NOTHING could have prepared us for the toughness of today. My husband dismissed the hills as we prepared for this adventure; being from the mountains we were curious … Continue reading Day 1: Sioux City to Storm Lake – Day one and done?
Ragbrai or Bust!
11 months ago, my youngest daughter was sitting on the couch watching YouTube's Kara & Nate, a traveling couple that documents their adventures through regular vlogs. I don't consider YouTube my main source of entertainment, but for some reason, the episode got my attention. While staring at the screen with intrigue, I slowly lowered myself … Continue reading Ragbrai or Bust!
The Mommy Briefing 