Apple Picking

Today Giovanni and I went apple picking at Lynd's Fruit Farm in Pataskala. We went with Jen, Casey, and Grandma Jennifer. This was a first time apple picking for Giovanni, Grandma Jennifer, and I. Casey and Jen are apple picking veterans. Giovanni bit right into the apple and loved eating it this way! I took about 50 pictures, so please enjoy some of my favorites. It was a beautiful, sunny day -- a gorgeous day to be outside! As you can see, Giovanni had a blast :).

Down on the Farm

Needless to say...the Barr's definitely are not "farm folk!" But we sure have had our share of barnyard fun this past week! Giovanni and I joined Julie and Payne to Malabar Farm this week. We had a great time seeing the horses and walking around the pretty property. Giovanni and Mommy both got to take out first visit to Cracker Barrell, too! What fun! ;)

Today, Jeff, Giovanni, and I went to the Ohio State Fair. Jeff and I have avoided the fair for the last few years but decided today that it would be fun to take Giovanni to the petting zoo. It was a HOT (yes, smelly) day at the fair, but we had a lot of fun. The greatest part was that out one of our favorite bands - Ziv - was performing! We had been waiting for them to come to Ohio, and it all just worked out today!
When Jeff and I went first stepped onto Hollywood Blvd. on our first day in Hollywood, we heard this guy playing the piano and singing. He was awesome! My first purchase in LA was Ziv's CD. We have listened to it ever since, and bought their new album, too. I put a link to some songs on here -- you'll have to check them out! Hopefully they'll be playing bigger, better venues soon. It was so much fun getting to see Ziv live with the whole band. They were great! And after the concert we got to meet them and chat for a bit. Jeff was nice and asked for a picture (cause I was too chicken to do it!), and we got an autograph! So, a good day for us groupies!
Enough about that. I know you're all here just to check out pictures of our G Man. Our little guy isn't so little any more. He is full of personality, and loving life. Enjoy the pictures!

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Today we took Giovanni to his first Clippers game. We didn't really watch much baseball at all. Giovanni enjoyed running through the fountains and getting all wet. He also enjoyed the yummy food a baseball stadium has to offer! Jeff and I enjoyed the food (a little too much!) as well!
Enjoy the pics!
Lauren :)

p.s. You should all be proud. I have now officially updated this blog 2 times in one month!!!!! ;)