Our Dancing Queen Turns 9!

You know how Brynnli loves to tell us what theme she wants for her party months in advance, right? Well this year she had it narrowed down to a fruit party or a dance party. I didn't quite know how I would pull off a fruit party, so I successfully convinced her to choose a dance party and we had so much fun!!

Birthdays at our house last as long as we can. First we started out with Brynnli's friend party. She didn't have school on the Friday before her birthday, so we had all of her friends over for an afternoon party. 

Brynnli invited the Moffats and Keira from our neighborhood, Pearl and Arissa from dance, Audrey, Hazel and Paisley from school. We had pizza for lunch. 

Then they painted a sun catcher. 

Luckily Makayla and her friend Maddi wanted to help with the party, so we put them in charge of the dancing games. 

We played freeze dance, did the chicken dance, limbo, and the macarena. 

Then we opened presents. Brynnli got so many toys, stuffed animals, gift cards, art projects, and Barbies.

Brynnli doesn't like cake, so we had birthday donuts and she blew out the candle. 

The next morning was Brynnli's actual birthday. She got to open one present and it was a new outfit for dance. 

We had cinnamon rolls and bacon for breakfast. 

Then Brynnli had to go to her trio practice. We stopped on the way home for a little birthday treat. 

Check out the muscles on this girl! 

Then Brynnli opened the rest of her presents from us. She got a toy dog, clothes, and Barbies. 

Brynnli wanted Texas Roadhouse for dinner and she was so excited to sit on the saddle for her Texas sized Yea haw birthday shout out. 

The next day was Brynnli's family party, and do you know the best thing about Tyler's family? They all participated in the dancing. That's right... the cha cha slide, macarena, chicken dance, limbo... everything!

Then we opened presents. Everyone must know that Brynnli loves Barbies because she got a Barbie set from almost everyone. 

Hands down, best and most supportive family around.

We can't forget Grandpa Craig who also has a birthday, but is so great to go along with whatever Brynnli plans. He said he loves Barbies and dancing parties too. 

Cam also loves Barbies, although he probably wouldn't admit it if we didn't sneak this photo of him playing with Brynnli's new toys. 

Actually... all the kids love Barbies. They try to act like cool teenagers, but they are really just kids at heart. 

Oh Brynnli, where do we even begin? 9 years ago you gave us the best surprise when we found out our little caboose was a girl, and you have given us non stop fun since then. You are such a happy, sweet, sensitive, loving, and smart little girl. You know how to make us laugh, like when you drink a lot of water and then jiggle your belly to hear it swish around. You know exactly what to say at the right moment to make us all laugh with your witty one liners and facial expressions. You are so incredibly smart at school and are doing so well learning cursive and multiplication facts in 3rd grade. And there's nothing we love more than watching you dance with your cute facial expressions and full out dance moves. Even though you are the youngest in our family we all look up to you because you have such a positive out look on everything. You know how to have fun and how to make everyday a party. We are so lucky to have you in our family and can't wait to see what this year has in store for you. 

Here's Brynnli's birthday interview questions at 9 years old: 

What are some things that you like or are popular today? " Barbies... Of course. Oh and pizza"

What do you like most about yourself right now? " I like that I have talent and I am very creative... very."

What do you think your future job will be? "I want to be a teacher and an author ".

What are you good at? "Writing, dance, and barbies "

Do you have a crush? "Yes. Fine I'll tell you...Lincoln "

Who are your friends and what do you like about them? " Hazel because she's really fun and Audrey because she's kind of dramatic, which is fun "

Where is your favorite place to eat? " Texas Roadhouse or the one where they cook in front of you ( Tepenyaki)"

What makes you really annoyed? " Makayla farting at night"

What makes you feel proud? "Getting a new trick in dance "

Which of your nicknames do you like the most and why? " Definitely not Bryan. I like Brynnie because its basically my name"

What is your favorite subject in school? "writing and reading and math"

What do you wish you could do that mom and dad won't allow? "Jump on the couch and pin things to the wall "

What is your favorite thing about Makayla? "She is funny by doing weird dance moves "

What is your favorite thing about Caden? " He is kind and he always apologizes and he is honest"

What is your favorite memory with Dad? " When I was little and we went to an ice cream place together"

What is your favorite memory with Mom? " When she paints my nails."