Happy Birthday Natalie

Yeah! 365 days of pure joy..........

I thought for my Birthday I could get outta the cage?

I can't believe we've been a family of four for 365 days....

This week David was out of town....We had a fun filled adventure complete with a trip to the Dr. for Natalie who learned to walk on Tues. We are thankful to God that stitches were not necessary, and Peter was such has such good bedside manners and decided that he wants to be a Dr. You go Peter....Dr. Peter Zagnoli, sounds pretty good.

Natalie Marie, is such a joy, smiles almost constantly and just loves life. She has a personality that wants nothing more, than to just be part of the action and wants most in life to miss nothing. This has been both blessing and challenging for nursing, which I will be giving up in the next month.

She says, Hi, Wow, and Uh Oh when something drops, and she makes airplane sounds and flys little toy jets....Where did she ever get that I wonder? Hence today we will be getting a kitchen for her room. She loves giving hugs to everyone and anything...right down to a shirt laying on the ground.

She has been diligent in her efforts to be mobile beginning at a very early age, and as of Tuesday became part of the world of the upright. I now know what it's like to rush to the Dr. for a boo boo....Hadn't had that yet? What a milestone and thankful that God granted me so long in reaching that and that it was nothing. She loves to rough house with Peter, however Peter is not allowed to rough house with her, doesn't seem fair does it Peter?

She has literally been sick for an entire month, nothing life changing, just lots and lots nose wiping this month.

We are now a house that finally has all occupants sleeping through the night....

Amen, Amen and Amen. Mommy and wife have returned with more smiles seen on my face.

It's been a hard and difficult year learning to juggle, and not just for me, for David, and Peter too. Not getting sleep was the most difficult part and not being a natural nap taker it has been especially difficult. David has been a tremendous help to me as he is literally been my only help and for that I am truly thankful to God for.

We are looking forward to seeing what God has in store for our next year with Natalie and our family growing up.....

We are not having a big party this year, and just going to enjoy our girl in a very relaxing and joyful day.

Thank You God for All Your Mercy and Grace to the Zagnoli Family.