My Girl....Happy Birthday Bryn

Each day I like to post something inspiring, something that sparks an emotion, a giggle, a smile, thoughtfulness. Something that makes the world different and hopefully better for those who see it. Most of the time it is some simple quote or picture shared on facebook. When time allows I'll put my thoughts down here, on my blog.

My inspiration today, and most days, arrived exactly 24 years ago in the form of a squishy little pink bundle that has forever changed my world.















Kirk and I had chosen the name of Brandi for her and we had spoken her name often as the due date arrived. It was engraved in our minds. Imagine my surprise when I learned that Kirk and His sister Peg had decided this little sweetheart could not be named after an alcoholic beverage and thus changed her name whilst I slumbered in the hospital. She would now be known as Bryndi.

I had not heard this name before, nor had Peg or Kirk. They said they made it up. It was unique, beautiful and one in a million. It was definitely the right name for her. She has been called Bryndi, Bryndi Boo, Boo Girl, and most ironically, Boozer. So much for being non-alcoholic.

The girl can do just about anything she puts her mind to. She has danced since the age of two and even taught dance for a few years for Orem Recreation. She took gymnastics for a few weeks, okay, maybe a whole semester, and claims she won a blue ribbon because of her skill;). She played soccer for many years during grade school, played the piano and the recorder and went on to simplify different songs for her 4th grade class so they could play them on their recorders. She was even asked to play a solo at an assembly.

Bryn won the DARE essay contest in fifth grade and participated in the science fair where her and her friend Kimmy showed off two bunnies and made a poster all about how often they reproduced. We were so proud as we watched other parents come through and read the poster and giggle. Bryn excelled in socialization in school.....really....grades, not so good. Friends, EVERWHERE!

She joined the FFA in her sophomore year and absolutely loved it. She raised a lamb for auction, served as the recorder and was even chosen as the FFA Sweetheart her senior year. No one was more shocked than Bryn! It was beautiful.

Bryn has been a nanny for two of the most adorable faux-grandchildren anyone could ask for, a CNA, worked at a gas station, a restaurant as a waitress, a dance teacher, a receptionist, done medical records, and is currently preparing to take her test to be licensed as a Master Esthetician. Just imagine what she can accomplish in the next 24 years!

I love this girl! I love watching her become such an amazing example to so many. I love how she inspires me, sometimes with anger, mostly with her passion and love.


Here's to your year Boo!