Week 16 - April 15-21

Road Trip



Nate driving over the Mississippi River.

This week I took a road trip.  Road Trips are not new to me, but being the chaparone was a first.  I had the chance to take my son Aiden, nephews Zach & DJ, and Zach's buddy Nate.   We were on our way to the OlympicWrestling Trials at the University of Iowa.  What was cool for me is that is was so similar to the trips I used to go on with my dad.


The boys at a sign in Illinois to get gas.




We took many trips to Iowa or other locations accross the midwest to wresting tournaments.  Sometimes it was just the family, and sometimes we were hauling a packed car full of wrestlers.  In any event it was always fun. 

I remember dad's way of always making these trips like an adventure.  Simple things like getting something to eat, or getting a hotel, seemed to be exciting because dad would always try to find the best place to eat or stay.  The best local place. 

I really had a great time spending time with these guys.  It was fun to hear them tease each other and talk about things important to boys of that age.  It did make me feel like a kid again.  The trip was cool and it is definately something I will do again.