Saugatuck: Riverboat Cruise

One of our other Saugatuck adventures involved a riverboat cruise... the babies were pumped to get to ride on the "BIG boat." The captain of the boat, however was not so excited about having them on board. He announced a few times before boarding and leaving the dock that the boat is not a playground, that little children should be with their parents at all times, etc in a tone that clearly put him in the category of "grumpy old man." We were one of only two families on board with young children so a little awkward to have to listen to it over and over. The boat ride lasted for almost an hour and a half, travelling up and down the Kalamazoo River and into Lake Michigan, and Jackson and Audrey were complete angels. Not once did they act out. I wasn't really surprised as they normally are really well-behaved, but inside I was so proud and hoped it was a lesson to the grumpy captain that he should respect all little people a little more. 

Apple Harvest!

I'm sure Saugatuck is beautiful in the summer too, but Dan and I agreed that we would always go in the fall. First, the crowds were nonexistent so there was no waiting for restaurants, we had room to stretch out on the beach and it just felt that much more relaxing in general. But, secondly, fall is apple-picking time! We passed countless orchards on our drive and spent time at two. The babies loved picking their own apples... enough to keep us stocked for days. 

The Art Barn

While in Saugatuck, we found the most adorable place- The Art Barn. It was an old barn turned into an art studio. A place where anyone, of any age, can come and do any kind of art... painting, mosaics, pottery... anything. There really are no rules (as it should be with art!). And once again, I'm left convincing Dan that we should turn our little red barn into our very own Art Barn. I actually think I might have a shot of making that one happen. 

{Saugatuck 2013}

We spent a long weekend in Michigan, in a little lakeside town called Saugatuck. A little town I instantly fell in love with. It was the perfect escape from a life that has seemed too much like a roller coaster lately. I'm actively trying to convince Dan to ditch our things and move there permanently, but I guess I'll settle for going back each fall.