Beautiful, Baking Brynn

Our beautiful, baking Brynn turned 10. Her one desire for a birthday party was to have some type of baking competition like one of the reality shows like Sugar Rush, Chopped, Nailed it, etc. We decided to do our own version of Cupcake Wars for her party. This turned out to be quite the production, especially since I was 100% on my own with Scott and my mom both out of town. But somehow we managed to pull it off and it was a HUGE success. I daresay it was the funnest birthday party we've ever done.
We set up 3 stations for the pink, blue, and green teams with all of the kitchen appliances and tools they would need. Then we had a big supply table with all the ingredients and supplies they would need. We had the girls all randomly draw out colors to form the teams without anyone getting left out or getting their feelings hurt. After they were in their teams I revealed the challenge for each team to decorate 3 different kinds of cupcakes that went with the theme of Summer. With that, each team was given 10 minutes to brainstorm with some cupcake cookbooks and iPads with Pinterest to look at for inspiration. Once the planning phase was over then they dove in baking and decorating their cupcakes. I have to admit I was completely blown away by the creativity and ability of the girls as they created their masterpieces.
Mason, Miles and our neighbor Bryce did an excellent job judging the final results.

10 year old Brynn

• Reading Machine. Currently enjoying the Land of Stories series.
• Loves school and dreams of being a teacher one day.
• Still the best big sister who loves taking care of her little brothers.
• Loves singing and is exceptionally quick to learn the lyrics to any song she hears.
• Enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and swimming.
• Has turned into quite the social butterfly. She is very good at making and keeping friends. Her friendships are very important to her.
• After years of keeping her hair short she is growing it out long, long, long right now. Although she still doesn't like styling it in any way.
• Is a big time rule follower. 
• I love watching her confidence grow as she tries new, challenging things.
• Not the greatest speller, but that doesn't stop her from writing writing writing.
• Still not a fan of the dark or being alone. She loves having her room upstairs close by everyone else now. 
• Is excited to be getting braces on this summer and straightening out her smile.
• Loves to bake, sew, and craft. 
• Still loves anything soft, squishy, and cuddly (i.e. squish mallows, beanie boos, anything made of minky material.)