Cold, but Nice Day at French Creek!

No hurry to get up for it was only 43 degrees.  Half of our group ate outside, but Martins and us decided to eat indoors.  So hard to keep the food warm when it is so chilly!

After breakfast we all decided to take the long walk down to the Hopewell Lake.  Quite a hike from the CG with numerous hills.  But, part way to the Lake we discovered a trail through the woods that would take us to the dam breast at the lake and be very close to Hopewell Furnace Historic Site.  It was a great trail and the steepness was less severe than walking on the road.  We did end up at Hopewell Furnace and then took a different trail back to the CG.  It was about a 4 mile hike and was enjoyed by all.

Nice walk through the woods!

Hopewell Lake!

The trail was alittle wet from all the heavy rain on
Friday evening!

The old dam breast!

We decided to build a campfire and enjoy some hot dogs for lunch.  A fire was a good idea, since it still was rather chilly and what is better than roasting hot dogs over a fire!!!!!

The group spent the afternoon playing 3 games of Kubb, but Ken and I left to attend the Birthday Party of our 2 year old granddaughter, Katelyn.  Fortunately, it was only a 20 minute drive to their house.  So good to spend time with all of our children, son-in-laws, and granddaughters! 

Our daughter, Lanie, and our youngest
granddaughter, Katelyn!

Mommy, Katelyn, and Samantha!

Our 4 granddaughters enjoying pizza at Katelyn's 2 year old
birthday party!

Candle blowing time on the Minnie Mouse theme cake!

Our own little Minnie Mouse!!!!

We were back to the CG by 7:45.  The group had just finished eating so it was time for "snakes".  We had a wonderful campfire and enjoyed just chatting and sharing.  It was cold, but the wind had stopped and the fire kept us warm.  Called it a day around 11:00.

Snake making time!  Snakes seem to be a hit over
the famous s'mores!

It was a cold night so occasionally we had to warm
our posteriors!!!

We were up a little late on Sunday to a very cold morning - only 32 degrees.  But, 6 of us ate breakfast outside!  After some cleaning and a little packing the 8 of us got together to play a game of Kubb and a game of Bocce.  Ken and I had learned some new rules for Bocce so we gave them a try.  We all decided it was a more challenging and probably more fair way to play the game.  Lots of fun.  Ken and I left the CG at 3:45, but had a slight delay at the dumping station.  Only 1 of the 4 areas were functioning, so we had to wait our turn.  Arrived home around 4 and the marathon of unloading and putting everything away began.  By 6 we were at our small group Bible Study.  Needless to say, we were tired when we got back home at 8:30, but what a great time we had!!!

We needed lots of layers and our hoods to be warm while
playing Kubb!

Same clothes required when playing Bocce on the Host
Site that was all lightly cindered.  A perfect Bocce Court!