Manager's Meeting at the Ranch

Surprisingly we were invited to a big Managers Meeting for Mr. Manly's work.  I say surprisingly because it should have been someone else.  But after some work drama it was us that was invited!  So we had 3 weeks to get ready to leave for 5 days.  Our dear friend Ash brought her 2 kids ages 2 and 8 months to watch our 4 ages 8,7,4 and 3 for 5 days!  6 kids ages 8 and under- wow, how great is she?!?!  Serious brownie points in heaven for that!  She said it went rather well and it wasn't a big deal.  Like I said- brownie points.  We love her dearly before this, and even more afterwards!  It was crazy but so awesome!  We went to the White Stallion Ranch in Arizona.  So pretty!  The landscape was just breath taking and the accommodations were outstanding and the people and food even better!  I left my house with my clothes fitting normal and I left the Ranch wearing yoga pants!  So delicious!  I hope to someday soon go back!

One of the activities that they have is the team cattle penning the Mr and I were on the same team with one of the other wives, and we had never done it before.  It was fun and we didn't do too bad! 

I think these cacti are amazing things.  They only grow in this region and it takes one of them 75 years to grown one of those arms!!  Birds also hollow out a little hole to live in and it is fascinating to sit back and watch them!

One cold morning the Ranch had a breakfast ride.  We meet nice and early and ride to a place for breakfast.  I loved watching nature wake up.  It was such a treat to look up and see hot air balloons floating above us enjoying the same beauty from such a different way. 

Here is the handsome Mr Manly Cowboy

Can you see how cold I am?!  I have a hat, gloves, fingerless gloves, a coat, 2 long sleeved layers, and a tank on.  Yep- I was FREEZING but it was well worth it! 

While the men had their meetings, they had different activities for the wives.  This year happened to be gun safety and shooting practice.  I loved it.

I started the morning with my many layers.  Which was good since I started with the big guns and all the layers made for some good padding.  

But as the morning continued, and the temperatures climbed, I started shedding layers.

 

By the end our poor guy on the target was rather beat up!

I also must admit, I really liked the big guns!

While we were there I had to get some pictures of us.

Isn't he so handsome looking all cowboy-like?!?!

I am definitely a luck girl!

It was such a great trip and we hopefully will get to experience it again!  We really are so blessed to work for such a great company that cares about their employees and takes good care of them.  It was great getting to know new people and spending time experiencing fun things with such a great man that works so hard for his family!