Two weekends ago was my Texas Angels spring retreat!  Ashley and I are the event coordinators and had been working together for months to put everything together.  We were both so insanely nervous and stressed that something wouldn't go right and ruin the whole weekend, but it was by far my favorite retreat ever.

The first night was our women empowerment night.  We centered it around empowering ourselves and breaking down barriers with each other.  We put girls into their groups and gave them 5 questions to go over with the people in their groups.  The questions ranged from favorite shows to what our first impressions of each other were.  Later in the evening I had 3 sisters talk about an important woman role model in their life, this led to open letter to their younger selves which some girls decided to share with everyone.  I never could have imagined how amazing the first night would have gone.  I now feel like I know these girls way better than I did before.  Even people that I have known for a year, it is crazy learning about people.  When you look at someone you would never imagine the hardships that they have had to face.  I even got up and talked about something dear to me that not a lot of people know.  After, girls were brought together and all talking to people who shared common stories with them.  It was seriously so beautiful.

The second day started nice and early.  We made the girls breakfast and Ashley and I started making everyone sandwiches that they would have for lunch.  Sadly there was a thick fog for a good chunk of the early morning, but after a little it went away.  We did have to alter the schedule, but I am so grateful that this semester I had Ashley's help.  It just made everything go so much smoother.

We had so many fun activities lined up for the girls, and everyone was so understanding about how we had to quickly rearrange the schedule based on the weather.  We started with a pop culture/texas angels jeopardy.  It was really fun!  Questions were based off of finishing vines, knowing celebrities, and knowing some facts about texas angels!  Not to brag or anything...but my group tied 1st with the other group (who had the president).  We had a few other inside activities that were pretty chill and laid back, but a lot of fun!

We then began a scavenger hunt which included doing dares.  Everyone in my group was so funny and down for anything.  I feel like everyone was able to let lose and get to know the girls in their group!

The day ended with relay races and some hilarious skits put on by the groups.

In the night everyone just relaxed and had a good time.

All in all I am so very proud of the work that Ashley and I put into this retreat.  I am so happy with the girls that I have gotten closer too, and stoked that I have yet again, found another little.  Wonder who it will be ;)