The Dertiens Blog

Written December 25…

Dear Avery,  Today was your first Christmas.  A month or two ago, I was getting teary eyed telling your daddy how your first big holidays were coming up so soon and once they were done, your first Christmas (and Thanksgiving) would be over… and that was a sad thought for me.  And here I [...]

Dear Avery,

For your 19th week of life, we went to the hospital to visit Grandpa Dertien several times.  Daddy spent pretty much every day there, but we got to visit a little bit too.  Besides seeing Daddy and Grandpa there, we got to see Uncle Doug (you met him for the first time!), his friend [...]

Dear Avery,

Your 18th week was somewhat eventful.  For example, you survived your first blizzard.  Okay, I don’t think it was really that bad, but then again, we didn’t leave the house for a few days!  Daddy was out of town for five days.  Actually, he was more than out of town; He was out [...]

Dear Avery,

Last week you celebrated your 4 month birthday on Saturday. 

It was a busy week.  On Wednesday, you went to Detroit with Daddy and Mommy to visit your new friend, William.  This was your second trip to the Detroit area.  You were such a good girl on the road trip.  Unfortunately, you didn’t [...]

Our little over achiever continues to excel!  Her pediatrician said she is thriving.  She told us that Avery is doing “six month old tricks” like standing to her feet while we just hold her fingers. 

Avery is 14 lbs 10 oz and 25.5 inches long.  This puts her in the 75th percentile for weight and the 90th [...]

Today, a new piece of furniture took its place in our home.  The high chair!  First of all, I am loving how cute it is.  It coordinates quite well with our home.  (Thanks Joe and Meagan!)  Most of all, I am so excited for the milestone this chair represents.  Our little girl is [...]

Dear Avery,

Last week, Wednesday, celebrated 16 weeks of life.  We thank God for you everyday!

Speaking of being thankful, last week was a BIG week for you!  A week of several firsts.  Much to Uncle Rob’s delight, you helped momma make your first pie.  Okay, so you didn’t help and you didn’t eat it… but you [...]