Happy 9th Birthday, Brynn!

Happy golden birthday to Brynn Marie as she turned 9 yesterday on the 9th! We started celebrating Friday night with her friend party at our house. She decided on a movie theme for the party and chose 'Home Alone' for the flick. We made 'popcorn' cupakes and filled popcorn boxes with theater-sized candy on Thursday. She received so many nice gifts from all her friends.

The invitations

Rosha!

Lots of silliness going on!

Saturday we had the family (and some more friends too!) party at our house. Brynn decided to forgo cake again and opted for an ice cream sundae bar. Though it was a chilly January day, the ice cream was still tasty.

Video of Brynn blowing out her candlles.

I loved her reaction when Auntie pointed out that she had nine boyfriends. Ha.

These two hooligans! They got pretty wild over there in the corner together.

For her birthday dinner, Brynn choose Olive Garden which is where we went last night.

Big sister helping Clara with her spaghetti.

And she even got to pick out a free dessert. It was so good! Thankfully she shared. ;-)

Happy birthday to Brynnie-boo! We love you!

Comments

theweckerlys said…

Is someone dabbing? Ha. Clara looks like such a big girl at the OG with her big plate of non-meatball spaghetti. Happiest of birthdays to you, Brynn! We love you and can't believe how fast 9 years has gone!

January 11, 2017 at 8:52 AM

shelly said…

Looks like a fun party/parties. Enjoy your b'day year Brynn. Loves and hugs.

January 11, 2017 at 9:45 AM

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