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Brynlynn's 2nd Year!

I cannot believe two years have already come and gone.  I cringe and cry (mostly cry) thinking of how fast the next 2, and 5....and 10 years will fly by.  Reviewing the pictures and movies we've taken over the past year of Brynlynn and our family I'm amazed at how much she has changed and grown in just a period of 12 months.  

Brynlynn has a very sweet personality, most of the time (after all, she's only 1/2 me ;) ).   She loves to sing and to dance (and loves to sing about how she loves to sing and dance).  Her favorite songs to sing include: anything from Dora/Diego (& misc. Nick Jr. shows), Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam, I Am A Child of God, Popcorn Popping, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Old McDonald.  It is nothing for us to go all around the store(s) while she sings from the cart.  She loves to read books, and can "read" (aka recite from memory) many of her favorite ones.  She counts in English & Spanish (only to about 16 Eng. and 11 in Esp.) and can recite her ABCs.  While she is not signing as much, she still does with several words.  She (with assistance) said her first prayer a couple of weeks ago during our FHE (family home evening).  

Currently, some of her favorite/most used phrases are: 
  "How about..." As in "how about TWO cookies" ...or "how about THAT one..?"
  "I don't wanta say hi that man/lady, mom." This could be in regards to anyone that I'm introducing her to or simply some wo/man she sees half way across the parking lot. 
   "Brynlynn do it!" 
   "I'm ok."  Often in response to any query regarding the state of her diaper or after a fall.
   "Don't worry mom/dad."  This is used at random moments.
   "Oh no! Mom, a man/woman's coming!" As she points to some random man/woman walking in our direction in the store, in the parking lot...etc.
   "Mom, I hear that! I hear that"  When she hears any noise such as a siren, airplane, or something unusual or loud.  

I started a journal to Bryn, from me (and Brent if he wants) where I am able to express my feelings/thoughts for her as well as record fun memories so I won't get too mushy here.  I'm so blessed and grateful for my family.  I'm so thankful for little Brynlynn and the light that she brings into our home.  Though, I do dread losing these young years of innocence, I look forward to the amazing woman that I know she will grow to be. 

We love you Brynlynn!! Happy Birthday! 

Here is her annual video documenting "Year Two":











*Songs: The Lumineers "Ho Hey"; Jack Johnson "Better Together"


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