Anyone else started thinking about their first birthday yet!?
We're throwing a casual backyard BBQ pool party with a loose whale theme. Just family and a few friends.
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I'm planning a pool party, too! I'm thinking a nautical theme but I'm not 100% sure on that yet.
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We're going to do something super low-key, probably just family and close friends (although all my family ends up being like 20 adults and 10+ kids alone). I'm thinking pool party or maybe something at the park!
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@mrskc: @LBee: lol! I'd been wishing for a summer baby just so we can have a pool party. Just did a head count and it's 32; just close family and friends. Yikes.
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We are just having at the house.
Trying to determine what time so I can figure out the menu.
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@regberadaisy: yes our head count was 20 kids 20 adults
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@T.H.O.U.: ours will be 3-330 start and we'll be serving burgers & dogs, sides, drinks & beer plus cake.
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@regberadaisy: I'm thinking around 3:30-4 as well. I will probably just have the food catered from some local restaurant. And a quick head count, there could be around 20 adults + kids.
Cannot believe it's time to plan a 1st bday already!
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I'm not ready! But I'm thinking a backyard party too
maybe a shark theme with a few baby pools. Family + close friends. And bbq, because yum -
@Mrs.Someone: I saw the cutest shark tank dress at h&m! Couldn't remember if you have a daughter as well?
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@regberadaisy: nope, just a boy
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Well DS was born in the beginning of September, but I still consider myself an August 2014 mom from our due date board! Anyway, we're not 100% sure what we're doing yet - we live about 8 hours away from both sets of families (who live in the same area), so I'm trying to decide where we should have the party. We could have it at our house, but everyone would have to travel to us so it'd end up being just immediate family, possibly my grandmother, and a few local friends. Or we could travel to our (mutual) hometown and have a larger crowd. Not sure which would be better but we need to make a decision soon!!
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@jape14: do both!
I'm trying to keep costs down so I'm looking for minimum recommendations for a successful party -
Food
Basic drinks (water tea and a juice punch)
Solid color paper goods
Table cloth in coordinating color
One other color decoration
One banner
Small activity for kids (craft and then set out toys)It's so hard with Pinterest to not do all the back drops and over the top themes.
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I am looking forward to seeing LO's reaction to the smash cake. He is only eating purees now but I have a feeling he'll be ready to get his hands into some frosting and cake at his birthday. Are y'all planning on buying or making a cake?
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We'll probably do something low key at our house. I'd like a cute theme, just haven't thought of anything yet. Need to get planning!!
@autumnleaves: definitely making a smash cake. I've been looking forward to it since he started solids
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@autumnleaves: DD1 dived headfirst into her smash cake! It was hilarious. Planning on baking DD2's smash cake. im pretty anal about how much sweets my kids are exposed to. And I want to bake all their birthday cakes. I've baked all of DD1's birthday cakes.
But I'm waffling between making cupcakes for the guests or getting a sheet cake from Wegmans.Just decided to invite our two neighbors and their kids. DD1 plays over in our next door neighbor's backyard every weekend! Now we're at 42 guests - gulp.
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What time are you guys doing the party? I dont know that we can afford to serve a full meal, so I think my options are limited to either 10 am or 2pm. I'm leaning towards the morning since the afternoon will be really hot!
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@T.H.O.U.: 3 or 330 and we'll be serving burgers and dogs.
For a 1 year old I would prefer 1030a because then I can get her home for her nap. And it's easier for lunch to be missed then give a light snack when they wake. Versus having to rush home after a party to make dinner. A 2pm party would mean we wouldn't show up till 3 or later because that's smack in the middle of nap time for most 1 year olds.
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@regberadaisy: What are the standard nap times? I feel like age 1 is so tough being in between 1 and 2 naps! Also, I only have a few babies coming, mostly older kids after that.
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Happy First Birthday to the August babies!
C had his first birthday this weekend. We did a 10:30 am party at our house with about 40 people (20 adults/20kids). It was a lot to handle!
Our menu was:
Ham and Cheese on Hawaiian Rolls (really easy and they were gone!)
PBJ Bears for kids
Chicken Salad w/ rolls and crackersFruit platter
Watermelon bowl
Veggie TrayTeddy Graham crackers
Rice Krispies treat bears
Bear sugar cookies (from bakery)
CupcakesJuice boxes, water, tea, lemonade.
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We were August due date (born July 31) so I'll share my sons first birthday.
Jeds first birthday was a "ONE Happy Camper" theme.
We had a super easy dinner of
Hot dogs
Watermelon and grape salad
Pasta salad
Cucumber salad
ChipsCupcakes
Smore bar
maybe a shark theme with a few baby pools. Family + close friends. And bbq, because yum Reply
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