The Dertiens Blog

Dear Avery,

You are now 15 weeks old.  It’s hard to believe!  We really can hardly remember what life was like before you arrived! 

Last week you continued to enjoy having books read to you.  You love the soft books with the crinkly pages, but are also starting to enjoy many of the story books now too.  [...]

Last night, I decided to try playing peek a boo with Avery while she was on her changing table.  Steve was quick to grab the camera.  I’ll let the video speak for itself!  Check it out by clicking:  Avery’s First Peek-a-boo  Isn’t she the cutest? 

-Alisa

I’ve decided that since I am not doing so well at keeping Avery’s baby book updated, I would use the blog as a sort of record of the happenings in her life.  Hope you all don’t mind! 

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Dear Avery, 

Last week you hit 14 weeks old.  Your daddy and I can’t believe how big you are!  Daddy [...]

I’ve been so busy keeping the blog updated with posts about Avery, but I haven’t been so good at posting about Steve.  We had a nice weekend at home.  Steve took advantage of the great weather we had to get some final fall cleanup outside.  Case in point:

Although the weekend was very productive, [...]

So, I  am sitting here, again listening to the hum of the baby monitor.  I am thinking about how well Avery has been doing with her crib – both for naps and nighttime sleep.  I have to laugh at myself though.  For weeks I have been saying how she only wants to take naps sleeping [...]

As I write this post, I have the hum of the baby monitor close by.  That’s because my baby girl is sleeping in her bed.  That’s right folks… she is on her own.  She is about ready to move out and get her apartment, that’s what a big girl she is.  Okay, so I joke.  [...]

We feel so lucky to have had so many family members come to visit since Avery arrived.  Here are just a few pictures from recent visits

Avery and cousins Audra and Tessa

Snuggling with Aunt Barb

Visiting with Aunt Kathy

Avery and I did some running around today.  When we came home she (I) was so excited to see a special treat for a special day.  Avery received flowers from her daddy for her 3 month birthday.  The flowers are beautiful.  What a sweet daddy!  I find it absolutely touching seeing [...]

I can’t resist having fun dressing our little girl.  This outfit came from Grandma Dertien and I have been waiting since June for Avery to wear it.  She’s transitioning to a bigger size now and I was so excited to put this one on her!  We didn’t even leave the house yesterday, so I had [...]

I’ve never been a huge fan of Halloween.  It’s okay… I just don’t like seeing kids dressed up like witches, devils, and other less than desirable icons.  However, now that we have Avery, Halloween will likely be some part of our life from here out.  Since Avery is so young, we chose not to get [...]