Keeping up with the Jones Crew

Keeping up with the Jones Crew

Confessions of a soccer wife surrounded by the VA mountains, my faith, many cups of coffee
and my 3 sweet men in this sometimes crazy, yet beautifully blessed life!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Couples Retreat

This November Josh and I got to head out to Gatlinburg for our first couples retreat. We had such a great weekend. We got to stay at a beautiful resort and had a lot of fun getting to fellowship with others couples! Some that we knew already and some new found friends!
Gregg and Jess organized the entire weekend and they are truly blessed with this gift. So much attention to detail. We had baskets on our beds when we got there that were filled with couples devotions, milano cookies, and of course The Jones' drink of choice: sparkling grape juice. We had 6 little sessions on Higher Love that really blew my mind. Had you thinking and praying for your spouse and relationship in a whole new way. We definitely didn't leave thinking the same way. As much as we missed our little man we had such a wonderful time having "Mommy and Daddy time" and getting away for the weekend! Thanks Gregg and Jess for planning such a special weekend!
Here's some pics for our weekend away!






Our whole group:





What's that we're holding?? Oh it's our official "amazing race" packets. Gregg and Jess had each couple running around downtown Gatlinburg for hours going from one clue to the other. It was SO much fun. We had about 9 clues that sent us every direction. People there actually thought we were with the real show, it was so funny. I know there was one point where I was so tired from Josh making me run everywhere (this is his competitive spirit in full force, shocking I know) I finally told him to go on and I'd catch up. He didn't leave me but more less dragged me along. Who knew you had to be in shape to go on a couples retreat? haha Don't worry hunnie, next time I'll be in shape and we won't get 2nd place like this year :) This soccer wife will not let you down!


3 comments:

Kelli said...

Sounds like a great time! Love the pic of you and Josh next to the fireplace.

Sometimes, you just need a little reminder to keep working on our marriages daily.

:)

amy said...

Sounds like a lot of fun!!! Glad you all were able to get away! I am looking forward to the couple's retreat we are going on in Feb!

Leigh Wingo said...

Hey Kelly! Hope your doing well! Looks like you guys had a great vacation. It's always nice to get out and enjoy time with your friends! I just started back blogging again. Hopefully Ill stay longer this time! haha Hope all is well your way!!
<3 Leigh