Birthday Girl Bowled Over With Kindness and Fun!

sixteen 9 year old girls 

armed with glow in the dark accessories

and high pitched voices prepped for some serious cheering

grins on

hands up

tights a glow

and snacks for all

its on him...

one sassy teenager

a set of twins

and 38lbs of birthday girl to be carried around

"Princess Brynne" they chanted between turns

Screeches and screams and cheering galore 

and more carrying of the birthday girl when she bowled a spare

All 16 chanted her name every time she was up to bowl

They carried her in on their shoulders to begin the after bowling disco party

Strobe lights and laser shows

dancing and singing

then more singing 

clapping and blowing

 (smart girl asked for a texas sheet cake this year, my favorite)

followed by tons of posing

she was showered with presents

generous and sweet

They were all so excited for her to see what they had brought for her

It was cute how thoughtful so many of the gifts were 

It was clear these girls knew what Brynnes favorite things are

I've never seen so many girls all focused on making one little girls night perfect

but it seemed like thats what they were all about

They crowded around her 

hugged her 

carried her

and cheered her on all night

She loved this box of Flaming Hot Cheetos almost as much as she loved all the attention 

still young enough to be thrilled to end up twinning

to be entertained by pony tails held up by helium balloons

happy with countless rounds of bingo

And still had enough energy for a second round of dancing and pillow fighting!

They even tried to "take down the teenager" Jess

They were still flying through the air at midnight

Finally around 1:30 they started to wind down and fall asleep.  

As I sat listening to the last of the whispering and giggling I teared up a little just knowing what this night had meant to my little peanut.  She has said that at school it sometimes seems like she's invisible and that no one even notices her. After this night though it was clear to me that Brynne has some very good friends. Girls who love her and are looking out for her.  Girls who care what she thinks and how she feels.  On the eve of her 9th birthday she had the best day she could ever remember. She was not only seen, she was important, she was loved. She went to sleep happy.