Party Like a Mermaid

Brynnli turns 8 this year! We love Brynnli so much and are so excited to celebrate our fun loving, hilarious, dramatic, silly, beautiful girl. 

Brynnli wanted a mermaid themed party this year. She woke up bright and early on her birthday and ran out to see her presents by the fireplace. We let her open her outfit for the day. 

Caden is seriously the greatest brother. He knew how much Brynnli loves breakable erasers, so he got her some with his own money and wrapped them for her. Needless to say, Brynnli loved them.

We had cinnamon rolls for breakfast. 

Then she was off to school. Brynnli got to take treats for her classmates. Her teacher gave her a balloon treat and her class sang to her. 

After school we got ready for her friends to come over for her friend party. She invited Olivia, Lindsay, Audrey, Paizley, Annie, and Devri. 

Makayla is the best birthday helper. She ran the music for musical surfboards. 

Then we played Feed the Sharks. 

We had pizza for dinner

Then the kids got to paint a Mermaid sun catcher.  

We opened presents and Brynnli got so many cute crafts and Barbies. 

After presents we played the fishing game. The kids thought this was so funny and they loved their goody bags. 

To end the party we had donuts

To end our fun night we let Brynnli open her presents. She got this cute dog where she had to groom it, wash it, blow dry, and do it's hair. She even got to paint the dog's nails. 

Brynnli also got this cute night mask that she can color. 

Then just a few days later we had Brynnli's family party. 

We played Musical surfboards again and went fishing. 

This round of fishing was so funny because when they kids got their prize, they were surprised to find garbage, like old masks, car keys, and paper. Some kids thought it was so funny (Caden) and others cried (Mason). 

Tyler really makes things fun because he had Makayla's mermaid tail blanket and a narwhal that he would flap to make it look like there was a real mermaid and narwhal in the water. 

We opened presents where Brynnli was spoiled with so many toys and clothes. 

She got this huge LOL doll set that she was so excited about. 

Brynnli made her birthday buddy, Grandpa, a cute note and picture. 

Then they blew out the candles on their donuts. One is 8 and one is 68. 

We really have the best family around. They are all so supportive and fun. 

Happy Birthday sweet girl! We hope you had the best 8th birthday... Mermaid style. 

Brynnli, we love you so much. You bring so much joy to our family. You always know how to lighten the mood with a funny remark or a silly look that just makes us all laugh. You have such a great outlook on life and always manage to find the positive in things. You are passionate (and sometimes dramatic) about things, but we love what a beautiful girl you are inside and out. We are amazed everyday at how smart you are. You excel at math and are such a good friend to everyone at school. We admire the confidence you have and how you are always wanting to try new things like choir. You are a beautiful dancer and excel in whatever you put your mind to. I love that you can play for hours upstairs in the playroom. You have the best imagination and can turn anything (even garbage) into something creative. We love our baby girl so much and are so proud of the sweet girl you are becoming. We can't wait to see what this year has in store for you. 

Here's Brynn's answers to her birthday interview questions:

What are some things that you like or are popular today? "Lol Dolls. I like Barbies and playing family. " 

What do you like most about yourself right now? "That I'm good at dancing and that I have lots of friends."

What do you think your future job will be? "Right now I'm thinking a dance teacher and a school teacher." 

What are you good at? "Dancing and drawing and math"

Who are your friends and what do you like about them? "My friends are Audry and Hazel. What I like about Audrey is that she runs and it gets me tired. Hazel gave me a bell necklace."

Where is your favorite place to eat? "Red Robin or Culvers because they have really good Mac and cheese"

What makes you really annoyed? "When people don't let me talk"

What makes you feel proud? "When I'm the first one to finish math"

Which of your nicknames do you like the most and why? "Brian because dad's the only one who makes fun of me for it."

What is your favorite subject in school? "Math and writing"

What do you wish you could do that mom and dad won't allow? "Jump on the tramp when you're not home and do sleepovers"

What is your favorite thing about Makayla? "I share a room with her and she talks to me"

What is your favorite thing about Caden? "That he plays with me. We like to play catch on the stairs"

What is your favorite memory with Dad? "When he took me to the ice cream place"

What is your favorite memory with Mom? "When you drive me to dance on Tuesdays and I talk the whole time".