Our "First" Neus 2009 Retreat

Back on July 24, 2009, we tried our first "Neus Retreat". I heard from one of our friends that their family gets together at local resorts and spends the weekend together. So I thought it would be fun. I looked up several local resorts and looked for things that everyone could do. I finally chose the Hilton Squaw Peak resort on 16th Street in Phoenix. We have alot of younger grandkids so I looked for the "water" and the cheaper rates.

Friday came and Tom and Katie got off work an hour early. So we were all packed and headed for the resort. We got a call from Michael on the way and he wanted to know where we were. When we got to the resort and found our room we called him. He gave his room number....they were next door to us. Then Brendon and Carrie got there. They were on the other side of us. Brian had to work on Saturday so his family joined us on Saturday afternoon. Kevin and his family joined also on Saturday at the pool. It was hard for us all to be at the pool at the same time. Those with younger kids had been swimming since morning and had to go down for naps. But finally Saturday afternoon we all made it to the pool.

After being water logged and sunburned we all went to dinner. All 26 of us!! We went to Aunt Chiladas, a mexican restaurant. You know the saying "All because 2 people fell in love". Looking down the table at the restaurant at "26" of us really brought that saying to life.

Maybe we'll do it next year! I know Tom and I enjoyed it. Thanks to all!!!