Today was a perfect day for a family trip to a place we’ve never been before…the LA Farmer’s Market and the Grove. Hearing how the Farmer’s Market food court was filled with a variety of foods, we couldn’t help but to take a stop there to get some fried catfish w/ collard greens, french macaroons, custard-filled chocolate donuts, and a chocolate cupcake. After filling up on sweets, we took to some shopping (saw a crazy, kid-filled store called American Girl that sells $100 dolls), then relaxed at the grassy area of the Grove.

Ryland got his first feel of grass today, although I did have to kill a pincher bug before it ate his foot. The weather was perfect (especially with Ryland getting used to being out in the sun more) and the timing couldn’t be better to take a spontaneous, relaxing trip.