https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:40:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-576936 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:59:45 +0000 littlek 576936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crash806: That's great!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-576360 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:52:30 +0000 lavender 576360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: hahahaha yep it was! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-576343 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:50:00 +0000 mrsjazz 576343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crash806: Yes! We just signed the contract to rent the entire space for 2 hours. I'm going to send a "save the date" e-mail to our guest list soon and order the invitations.</p> <p>Was your first RSVP a grandma? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-576316 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:43:08 +0000 littlek 576316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, we decided to go with a photobooth and I found a fun jungle backdrop that goes along with the monkey theme. We still need to buy a tripod for the camera, but we got a button this week that links to the camera, so people can just hit the button and a picture will take. We also are linking the camera to our TV, so when the pic is taken it shows up on the TV. We are looking into getting someone to come and sing songs and play with the LOs (similar to teacher at Gymboree) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-576310 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:41:32 +0000 runsyellowlites 576310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crash806: How exciting! Once this week is past I'll finally get to focus on P's party!</p> <p>I DID get my first few rolls of ribbon for her ribbon ceiling though! *squeal* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-576305 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:40:34 +0000 runsyellowlites 576305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: P's will be chocolate with white/buttercream style icing between the layers (otherwise it'll be naked), and the guests will have pink ombre colored vanilla flavored in reused baby food jars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-576291 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:38:28 +0000 lavender 576291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Did you decide on which time you chose for the party?</p> <p>Invites went out friday and I've already gotten my first rsvp :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-560152 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:43:40 +0000 littlek 560152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are going to go with vanilla for the smash cake, banana for the cupcakes and red velvet for the main cake. Here is our cake inspiration: </p> [attach=2163/13/mi2h8s.403x600.monkey-cake.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-560096 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:18:07 +0000 mrsjazz 560096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: We're doing cupcakes, but I don't know what flavor yet. The adults will have regular cupcakes and I'm having a friend make some sugar-free cupcakes for the kiddies, most likely a yellow cake or a carrot cake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-560086 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:11:24 +0000 littlek 560086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What flavor cake are you guys doing? Vanilla? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546916 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:00:43 +0000 mrsjazz 546916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: @zippylef: Thanks! I feel like we wouldn't need to do much in terms of decorating. I think we're going to do e-invites instead of paper to transfer some of our budget towards food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546863 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:41:38 +0000 loveisstrange 546863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Def the larger space. I think pizza/sandwiches/wings is plenty food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546854 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:37:54 +0000 runsyellowlites 546854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Oh I love the larger space! The light fixtures &amp; large windows have me sold. I would totally take help from my mom/sis to pay for it just to have the room, without hesitation! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546846 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:34:40 +0000 mrsjazz 546846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are the two options. I do love how the larger space has more yellow--fits right in with my Sunshine theme.</p> <p>[attach=1461/13/mhnhxs.271x203.smallspace.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=1461/13/mhnhxu.600x400.cafe.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546843 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:32:09 +0000 runsyellowlites 546843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: We've always done either pizza or sandwiches for our parties and had no complaints. I would definitely keep it fun and simple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546837 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:28:47 +0000 mrsjazz 546837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: @runsyellowlites: What kind of food do you think would be acceptable? Is pizza and/or wings or sandwiches/salad okay for that time?</p> <p>We both like the idea of being able to invite our friends and some babies, but it does increase our budget for invites and food. My sister has offered to help us pay for the party, so I could ask her to help us cover some of the additional costs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546828 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:24:04 +0000 runsyellowlites 546828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: I would go for the later if I could swing the cost for more food since like @zippylef said, that time would be getting closer to dinner time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546809 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:15:42 +0000 loveisstrange 546809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Well, it depends. My first instinct is to say the later one but with a 4-6 time frame, then you're running into dinner time and I'd think you'd have to consider feeding everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546804 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:13:47 +0000 mrsjazz 546804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I like the P idea for food. </p> <p>What would you guys do?</p> <p>The cafe we are renting has a small room that can hold 20 people and the minimum is 3 hours at $100 an hour. We were planning on renting it for 3.5-4 hours (2 hours for the party and the rest of the time for set up and clean up). We would have the party most likely at 1 or 2 in the afternoon. We would only be able to invite close family.</p> <p>We can rent out the entire cafe for the same day, but only for 2 hours, from 4-6 p.m. It would be $200 an hour. We can invite a lot more people, family and friends. We'd also be able to invite some babies/kids to the party!</p> <p>Which one would you choose? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546792 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:06:32 +0000 runsyellowlites 546792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oooh &amp; I found these great frames at our shop all for a buck</p> <p>[attach=1400/13/mhngmx.448x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>That I am going to hang with some "P is for Penelope" art in them either between the columns on the carport covering or a tree in the yard. I think I'm leaning towards the tree &amp; it can be a great spot for guest pics!</p> <p>[attach=1400/13/mhngpt.400x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=1400/13/mhngpv.600x400.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546733 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:34:33 +0000 bpcmarj 546733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: love those plates and cups! They'll be so pretty with your theme! </p> <p>@runsyellowlites: That's a great "P" menu! I will have to remember that for the future!</p> <p>We are waiting to see if my family will be coming up before we plan anything more. I am still thinking pinko de mayo though. Easy taco bar, lots of pink decorations, and maybe a pink pinata? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546732 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:33:52 +0000 runsyellowlites 546732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Thanks! I LOVE those plates &amp; cups! And her cake is going to be beautiful!!</p> <p>@crash806: Gah I still need to design P's invites!</p> <p>I have my inspiration board pretty much done &amp; her outfit picked out.</p> <p>[attach=1400/13/mhnf4g.600x450.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=1400/13/mhnf4i.202x270.image.jpg]</p> <p>Now if I could just get on those invites &amp; a guest list! (Yea still haven't done that..eek) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546707 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:04:49 +0000 loveisstrange 546707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And this is a VERY roughly photoshopped version of what her cake is going to be. We also ordered cookies with painted roses and cupcakes, which half are going to have bows and half will have bunting on them. </p> [attach=1353/13/mhnds1.326x373.57350595226856914_1kme7UYo_c-copy.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546696 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:43:29 +0000 loveisstrange 546696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>C's cake, cookies and cupcakes have been ordered! Ah! I also scored a few mismatched glass vases from a friend, 20 yards of lace ribbon and 10 yards of burlap on ebay.</p> <p>I found these plates/cups/etc and I think I'm going to order them. </p> [attach=1353/13/mhncsh.600x558.products_43_0_full.jpg] [attach=1353/13/mhncsj.600x600.products_44_0_full.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546673 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:13:19 +0000 lavender 546673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: nice looking menu! </p> <p>Just ordered my invites and they should be arriving by the end if the week, yay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546644 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:54:54 +0000 loveisstrange 546644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: that is such a cute theme idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-546559 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:56:38 +0000 runsyellowlites 546559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Party Spread of P food's for P's party:</p> <p>Pizza<br /> Popcorn party mix (or maybe just popcorn)<br /> Potato Chips<br /> Pretzels (dipped in pick chocolate)<br /> P-Fruit platter (pears, peaches, pineapple, and maybe plums)<br /> Pudding (chocolate in 1.5 oz baby food jars)<br /> Pieces of Pink cake (in 4 oz baby food jars)</p> <p>I think I'm officially starting to get excited! *squeal* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties/page/2#post-525092 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:29:19 +0000 bpcmarj 525092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: love the pretzel idea!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties#post-525056 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:21:25 +0000 runsyellowlites 525056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: I hadn't even considered that but that is a GREAT idea! I can do pretzels dipped in pink chocolate (I made some dipped in red &amp; green for DS's Star Wars bday and everyone loved them)! And pizza is uber easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spring-2012-babies-1-yr-birthday-parties#post-524982 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:59:40 +0000 anonysquire 524982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: My wedding was burlap, lace and pink! Love!!! I even had a similar cake. Great choice!</p> <p>[attach=1857/13/mh5mnh.309x206.383321_10152094810760273_410902026_n.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=1857/13/mh5mni.309x206.376695_10152094814775273_1416594309_n.jpg]</p> <p>ETA: I meant the cake in the tablescape pic. </p>