First Birthday as a Mommy!

Today was another first--Cydil's first birthday as a mommy. This afternoon as we stood over the crib and watched Ellie sleep we were struck with how blessed we are and how strange it has been to go straight to being parents of a 18 month old baby!

The transition for Elisona has seemed to go pretty smoothly, but we are still learning and feeling each other out. She has been a little moody today, but we think she is somewhat under the weather and her teething doesn't help matters either. One breakthrough today was that she finally took a sippy cup! Maybe that doesn't sound like a big deal, but for us it was monumental especially considering the amount of traveling we will be doing soon. We also had her Visa picture taken today which was complicated by the fact that the two most direct bridges to get to the photo shop were closed for construction! She was a little fussy especially if the bright sunlight hit her, but overall I think the trip went well, and even though I don't think she was smiling for the pictures all that much, she sure wasn't crying which was good.

Below is one of my favorite pictures I have taken of my girls! It was taken tonight right before bedtime when Cydil and Ellie were playing on our bed.