Couple's Retreat, 2010

Last year we went to a marriage seminar taught by the author of "The Five Love Languages". It's an excellent book and will change your relationships with everyone in your life, not just spouse. This year Pastor wanted to do a bit more, and so he planned a retreat for all of the couples. It was only about a half hour away, but very secluded and BEAUTIFUL! We had a great time!

Our Room

The hotel had several restaurants. While we were there we ate in 2 and they were both excellent! On Friday night we ate with friends, Dave and Jessica.

Only part of the lobby. It was so pretty!

Time for our meeting/game time! We laughed A LOT. :)

The couples had to unwrap and eat a candy bar together without touching :)

Newly Wed Game

We had different paper games, but one was you had to write a love letter to your spouse using only these words. You could only add 4 more of your own.

Saturday morning--getting ready and so excited! :)

After the meeting that morning, we walked out onto the deck behind the ball room and got a few pictures. It was such a beautiful day!

Friends Ben and Allysa (with Justin)

Friends Jereme and Katie

A cool gift shop that also had candy, Starbucks coffee, pastries and ice cream!

Lounging in the lobby by the fire

Devin and Sarah

Josh and Mellisa

Nathan and Cassie

And yours truly and Nate! :) Last year at the conference, they encouraged us to do something once a year specifically for our marriage. We determined to do just that. It's amazing how you think your marriage is so wonderful until you learn new things you could be doing and working on!

I want to encourage all of you who are married to find a marriage seminar in your area once a year and set side a day or 2 to do something to work on your marriage. This has strengthened us immensely!

This weekend just made me realize why I married this man and what I can do to make our marriage even better! We can't wait until next year!