What makes you Happy?

The swings make this little girl giggle with glee!

Just a little bit of trivia

On average, there are 62 LEGO bricks for every person on earth.

There are over 75 LEGO colors to choose from.

Seven LEGO sets are sold ever second around the world.

There are 915 millions ways to combine six eight stud LEGO bricks.

At the Museum of Science and Industry

Lazy Days

Our family loves going to the beach. We try and go as much as possible. It is such a great time for our family. There are no distractions, nothing to do but just be together and play!
Here are some pictures of our recent outing at Lake Michigan!

This started out as a hold to bury Gavin in and turned into a ship. Gavin sat in it and pretended for at least 30 minutes straight.

Happy girl enjoying the fresh air

Getting creative with the sand castles

Chubber feet in the sand!

28 is great!

I always love my birthday because it falls so close to the 4th. There is always a lot going on. This year was no different! We started on Wednesday when Ryan took me shopping and spoiled me a bit! That was fun.

On Thursday, my actual birthday, we went out to eat downtown and did some more shopping. I bought my first ever pair of skinny jeans with a gift card from my sweet mamma. I really like them, too! I was surprised.

Gav took this one!

On Friday Ryan had to work, but when he got home we headed to the zoo for a couple of hours. We always love a good trip to the zoo!

On Saturday it was rainy, so we opted for an indoor activity and headed to the Museum of Science and Industry. There were some new exhibits that we hadn't seen before. Saturday night we headed to church were both Ryan and I were serving in the Children's ministry. We had made plans to see some fireworks that night with some friends, but the weather wasn't cooperating. By the time we got home, though, all the rain had cleared up and it was a very nice night. Ryan and Gavin walked down to the elementary school where there was a small, but good fireworks display. Gavin LOVED it.


I just love Gavin's face in this picture. What a party pooper. I don't think we've taken ONE good family picture since Charlotte was born.

"The Earth Ball" as Gavin calls it

Lovin' on my boy!

On Sunday we went to the beach, our favorite thing to do! We stayed there for a few hours. I'll have some fun pictures of that later on this week, probably. Ryan was getting pretty creative with the sand creations! Gavin was lovin' it. Sunday night we walked about a mile to a new park. We like to explore all of the neighborhood parks. So far this summer we've discovered two new and totally awesome parks!

It was a busy and super fun filled weekend. I love living in this city! Ryan and I often joke that our lives are like a vacation - the beach, the museums, shopping downtown ! Life couldn't get much better for the Dobbertins!

New Toys!

When we went back to Michigan we got a few of Gavin's baby toys that we had left behind. They are intended for Charlotte, but Gavin has been having a blast with them too! I made the mistake, however, of replacing batteries in them. I forgot how crazy all those baby songs and noises can make you! I keep telling Gavin, "turn it down" or "turn it off". Here are some pics of the cuties that are my children!

Stroller Envy

We were able to pick up a new stroller via facebook while we were in Michigan. It worked out perfectly. We were starting to DESPISE our joovy caboose sit n stand. Ryan is the one who pushes it most of the time and I didnt realize how bad it was. The weight distrobution made it IMPOSSIBLE to push without hurting your wrists. And, Gavin was very uncomfortable in it all of the time. We use our stroller A LOT. We walk so much here in the city. Gavin is walking most of the time, but when we are out of an entire day, he just can't hack it. Now he can sit in our new stroller and nap if he needs to, or just relax. He loves it.



Gavin likes it so much he was sitting in it watching a show. He feels asleep. It must be comfy!

Hair Cut!

In the last two weeks the whole family got haircuts! I got mine chopped, Ryan and Gavin got theirs cut at home and even our Charlie girl got a little trim. Her hair has been growing rapidly on top, but not so much on the sides and back. It needed a bit of evening out while the rest is filling in! I think Gavin got his first hair cut around the same time too. The top of his was SO long so we actually used the clippers on him. I still have a bit of the hair! Is that gross? I kept Charlottes too.

Before

After
The Damage