Brianna and Brittany McConnell

Brianna gave Lisa some weird looks as she talked. Brianna never took her fingers out of her mouth. She just looked at Lisa, then all around.

Billie {Lisa Rinna} talked to Belle {Brianna} about losing her mommy. Billie knew what is was like to live without a mother.

Billie told Belle {Brianna} that Shawn Douglas shouldn't have to be without his mother either. She decided to tell Bo that he should give Gina/Hope a chance, for Shawn-Douglas' sake.

Jennifer {Melissa Reeves} stayed at the Horton Center with Belle {Brianna} while everyone else went to Marlena's funeral.

John left Marlena with Dr. Mike, while he went and picked up Belle from the Pub.

Marlena and Belle {Brittany} were reunited when they discovered that Marlena was alive.

John and Marlena promise Belle {Brittany} that they will always be there for her.

Belle {Brianna} started her day in regular play clothes, but "Grandma" Caroline had picked out a special new dress for her to wear for her birthday.

John took Belle {Brittany} to the hospital to see Marlena at work.

John was disgusted when he saw Stefano at Marlena's office. This was one of John and Marlena's rare arguments. John didn't want Stefano anywhere near his daughter. Marlena was convinced that Stefano was a changed man. Pictured: Brianna as Belle

Marlena was excited to see Belle {Brianna}. She even had some presents for her in her office.

One of Belle's {Brianna} presents was a red-headed doll. She was really clinging to it. The red-headed doll is actually Brianna's. Whenever possible, the producers like to have the kids bring in their own toys for scenes.

In many scenes, we saw Brianna with a finger kind of sideways in her mouth. She's always sucked on one of her fingers on her right hand instead of a thumb or pacifier. It's been a habit since birth. Brittany sucked her thumb for a couple of years, but stopped after her second birthday. She also used a pacifier when she was a baby.

Belle {Brittany} had a very festive celebration at the Brady Pub thanks to Tony {Thaao Penghlis}. She had a special hat and even had silly string sprayed all over her.

After an exciting party, Belle {Brianna} was tired and needed to rest on Mom's shoulder.

Belle {Brianna} was going to spend the night with Grandma Caroline and Grandpa Shawn. So Grandpa Shawn took her upstairs to put her to bed.

Marlena was so excited when Stefano brought Belle {Brianna} to Aremid to celebrate Christmas.

Marlena couldn't believe that her little girl was going to be with her for the holidays.

Marlena helped Belle dress her doll, one of her many Christmas presents. After she was done, Belle gave the doll a strange look.

John and Marlena took Belle {Brittany} and Brady skating and sledding at the park in Aremid.

Brady was being pulled on a sled, while Marlena held Belle {Brittany}. Guess she wasn't quite ready to try skating on her own.

Belle {Brittany} and Marlena sat and watched John push Brady around the ice on his sled.

John took Belle {Brittany} and Marlena went back to check on the Lady in White. Brittany was still looking at Eric down on the sled.

John held Belle {Brianna} tightly as he spoke with Brady. He was acquitted on charges for the murder of Tony DiMera.

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The picture of Belle with John and Marlena is courtesy of The John and Marlena Page
The small picture of Brianna and Brittany is courtesy of Soap City