Couples Retreat

About 8 years ago we became friends with the Bennett's. We have had such a close friendship with them for so many years. We have done so many family activities together. But it wasn't until a few years ago we had come up with an idea of going away together with no kids. Mindi's family has the most beautiful cabin in Grandby. So her parents have been so kind to have let us use this cabin to get away. So we got to plan this with also another couple. the Law's, who had moved into the ward that we have become such good friends with. We get to go up from Friday thru Sunday. The first year we did night sledding. A little scary because you couldn't see where you were going and someone had to be at the bottom of the hill telling you to "bail" off the sled before you hit the road. So trying to get off your sled when you are at top speeds is not easy and sure doesn't feel good when you hit the snow. But definitely funny. During the day the other couples went skiing together (which Marcus and I have no desire to do, we are not into snow or the cold weather for that long. We will stick to the water sports in the summer time). So Marcus and I went into Grand Lake to spend the day together. It was so great. So the time came for another couples retreat. We went up this past weekend. My mom was able to stay with the kids and dogs and held down the fort. We got to leave at 2pm on Friday afternoon, we got up there just after 4. This year the Bennett's brought up another couple along with ourselves and the Laws. Oh and I can't forget that Ruby who is a baby got to come to because she is to little to leave. She had it made, there were 8 adults to give her attention and to hold her all the time. We loved having her there. On Saturday a few of the others went skiing and the rest of us just hung out at the cabin doing nothing. It was wonderful. After they were all done skiing we all meet up for lunch at the famous Mad Munchies in town. We got there for lunch every time we go to Grandby. Then we got to go back to the cabin and play. Adam brought up his 2 4 wheelers. So we went sledding and pulled each other behind them in tubes. We played for a couple of hours. It was a blast. It was like being a kid again. I haven't had that much fun in the snow in a long time. After we were all beaten up and worn out we went back to the cabin and got ready for traditional fondue dinner.( we always do fondue together as couples/family). Our bishop and his wife do ski patrol on the slope right by the cabin every weekend, so they came over for dinner before they headed down back to Denver. I have never eaten so much. I was so full I was sick. And that was before we attempted to eat this cake Mindi made for Liesl and Adams birthdays, which Liesl's was on Sat and Adam's is on Mon. Overall it was a relaxing and some well needed time with Marcus. It is such a good reminder to stop and take time away with your husband. You need it. I know we sure did. We had a blast and can't wait until next year.