The straw that...

Elliot learned to use! That's right, yesterday's big event was that Elliot learned to sip through a straw! It opens up a whole new world of possibilities - now Elliot can drink out of my cups, she can drink out of the cups at restaurants, and she can use those nice sippie cups with straws (which she did yesterday!)

While best friend Vikki and Mommy were sitting on the floor with Elliot while she practiced her straw drinking, we also discovered TWO NEW TEETH! My baby is going to have four teeth by her first birthday! The top two teeth are on their way, though I must admit, it saddens me a bit. That little two-toothed smile is so adorable! While Vik was over yesterday (for 12 hours of fun!), we prepared more for Elliot's birthday parties. We decorated party favors for the adults, and bought a cake pan (and made a practice cake) for her first ever birthday cake! FUNFETTI anyone?!

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