So we have been in Ann Arbor now for about 7 months now and we are continually discovering new and fun things to do with kids (and without) especially now that the weather is warming up.  Our most recent activity has been going to Gallup Park.  They have a neat program there called River Kids.  We signed up for 4 preschool sessions where the kids and a caregiver participate in a little class that includes making a craft, a story, a snack and best part of all... going out on the river on a paddle boat, kayak, canoe, etc.  I had never taken a class like this before and I wasn't really sure what I was getting in to.  But it has been SO fun!  I think I am enjoying this just as much as, if not more than Ellie! 

Here are some pics of our first and second classes...

first class

the class is on wednesdays, which is jimmy's day off, so it's nice that he can participate too!

the three of us on a paddle boat

storytime and snack!

second class

got a snack to take with us on the ride

on a kayak this time with only mommy.  i have to admit i have never been in a kayak.  i was a bit nervous at first!  i kept thinking what if i tip this thing over... that would not be good!

my view... the back of ellie's head  :)

this is FUN!!!

And we enjoyed Gallup Park so much that we went back for Mother's Day with the whole family....

addison will be taking a River Kindergarteners class in August.  wanted her to experience it too!

manly Jimmy rowing his family.  haha!!

Me and Ellie Bean

playing on the small playground afterwards