New Years Weekend at Deep Creek

After a few days back at home, we drove back to Deep Creek Lake to spend New Years weekend with the Hills and Korsvalls. Again, we hoped to spend the weekend sledding and playing in the snow, but unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate again. The little bit of snow you see in this picture quickly melted away.
So instead we had fun exploring the playground and riding the Mountain Coaster at Deep Creek Lake (although Andrew opted out of the coaster this trip).

One afternoon during naptime, Eric, Dan, Nathan and Emilia headed back to the mountain to tube on the man-made snow. The kids had a blast tubing with their dads!

Back at the house, the kids had lots of fun going on a Nature Walk and climbing on the rocks.

We also visited the Simon Pearce factory to watch the craftsman and his apprentice blow glass. Though I think the kids found snack time more interesting.

We also stopped in at the Nature Center and were lucky enough see them feed the snakes (gross) and have the chance to pet one (yuck). And of course, we had a fun New Years celebration.

Happy 2012!