Ladies Retreat

What a wonderful weekend the ladies had in Ruidoso. We built lots of new relationships as well as re-established old ones. We relaxed, laughed and ATE. And boy did we eat. You know that food is important when you take as many pictures of the food as you take of the people eating it. I think these types of get-a-ways are so important for women and men alike. It is necessary for us to let our hair down and refresh. It is fun to act like a silly school girl again. This weekend we talked about seeing our self as God sees us. Not letting the mirror or anothers view of us dictate how we feel about ourselves. We talked about overcoming insecurities and believing that God has a purpose for our lives. It doesn't matter your race, age, sex or social status, God has a plan for your life. If you are breathing, the best is yet to come. Ladies, I pray you will join us next year for our retreat to the mountains. Men, let Ty know that you are ready for a get a way. You deserve it as much as we do.

Here are a couple of recipes from the trip. More to come in the near future. I know you all want the gingerbread cookie recipe. So as soon as I get it I will post. Love you all!


Chicken Salad

1 bag of frozen boneless chicken tenders boiled and shredded
1/2 purple onion diced
2 small apples diced
1/4 c. dill relish or a bit more if you desire
1 c. of pecan pieces
start with 1/2 c of real mayo and continue to add until desired wetness
salt and pepper to taste

(I sometimes add dried cranberries or diced dried apricots)


Strawberry Salad

2 bags of salad (I prefer spring mix or European)
1/2 pint of sliced strawberries
1 container of feta cheese crumbles
1/2 bottle of Brianna's blush wine dressing. It has a large strawberry on the front.

(I added blueberry's the last time I made it)

More recipes to come!