For Natalie...

Putting together a baby book for the first year if Natalie's life sounds daunting. Making sure to journal her weekly changes and what's going on in the news is a lot of work. It is a little overwhelming. However, I feel as if I can simplify things for putting her official book together at a later date.

I also welcome your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section of each blog. Even questions of her development that will trigger a great addition to her book is welcomed. It takes a village to raise a child. Virtual or not!?!

Right now, as I feed Nat, the Pope was chosen. White smoke is pouring out of the Vatican. Big Catholic moment in time.

It was decided at 11:06am pacific time on March 13, 2013. No one has been named yet.

As far as Natalie's development, she is holding her head up quite well, not super strong, but getting there. We are receiving more and more smiles too! She is still in newborn clothes. One new thing I have noticed is that she wakes up alert and happy. The prior few weeks she has woken and cried until fed. Now we are moving towards cooing and smiling.

I look forward to reading your thoughts in the comments.