Spring activities

Favorite Spring activities:

Easter Egg hunt with the kids.

Visit children's museum for indoor and outdoor play.

Backyard BBQ's.

Dust off the bike and go for a ride with the girls.

Visit Arboretum.

Neighborhood walks with the family.

Food festivals.

Lots to do with warm weather. ..

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