The Howard Family: Leakey Retreat...

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Leakey Retreat...

Our family was able to take a little retreat with some of our best friends this past week. We went to the Texas Hillcountry, to my former bosses retreat home in Leakey. It was absolutely wonderful to just get away and be refreshed. Our cell phones did not get service and we did not even bring our computer. It was so nice just to spend time as a family and get to catch up with Lindsay and Landon. They brought their 4 month old, Hannah, and she was an absolute joy. She is such an easy going baby. At first Zoee got a little jealous when I would hold Hannah but after a while she loved to be a big helper and give Hannah her paci and make her smile. Overall the kids slept well and were full of joy. They loved going exploring and throwing rocks in the pond. We had great food and sweet fellowship. We tried to go to Garner State park to take the kids on kayaks or paddle boats, but the boat rental place was not open. The kids still had a blast at Garner looking at the rapids and climbing on the rocks. It was a great opportunity for me to continue "letting go." I was so tempted to be fearful and stifle their adventurous spirits but I held my tongue and everything turned out great. I am so thankful for Steve and Susan (the owners of the home in Leakey) for letting us get some nice time away.

Sonny spent some time hitting golf balls and the kids loved chasing the balls once he was finished...

The kids loved going exploring!

Landon brought a hammock and it was a hit! The kids (and the men) loved it...

Zoee loved getting all her gear on so she could be ready for loud noises!

We loved getting to spend time with our life-long friends! We have known Landon and Linds since the beginning of highschool and they were our maid of honor and best man in our wedding. We love time with them- they refresh us so much!