https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:51:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2265213 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:12:07 +0000 Aandmklover 2265213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were August due date (born July 31) so I'll share my sons first birthday.<br /> Jeds first birthday was a "ONE Happy Camper" theme.<br /> We had a super easy dinner of<br /> Hot dogs<br /> Watermelon and grape salad<br /> Pasta salad<br /> Cucumber salad<br /> Chips</p> <p>Cupcakes<br /> Smore bar </p> [attach=1340/15/nt8qo7.600x450.image.jpg] [attach=1340/15/nt8qo8.450x600.image.jpg] [attach=1340/15/nt8qoa.600x450.image.jpg] [attach=1340/15/nt8qob.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2265131 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:10:37 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2265131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Happy First Birthday to the August babies!</p> <p>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! </p> <p>Our menu was:<br /> Ham and Cheese on Hawaiian Rolls (really easy and they were gone!)<br /> PBJ Bears for kids<br /> Chicken Salad w/ rolls and crackers </p> <p>Fruit platter<br /> Watermelon bowl<br /> Veggie Tray</p> <p>Teddy Graham crackers<br /> Rice Krispies treat bears<br /> Bear sugar cookies (from bakery)<br /> Cupcakes </p> <p>Juice boxes, water, tea, lemonade. </p> <p>[attach=1506/15/nt8ntq.600x400.IMG_2706.JPG]</p> <p>[attach=1506/15/nt8ntr.600x400.IMG_2785.JPG]</p> <p>[attach=1506/15/nt8ntt.400x600.IMG_2699.JPG] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2196063 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 08:15:23 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2196063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2196055 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 08:10:15 +0000 regberadaisy 2196055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: 3 or 330 and we'll be serving burgers and dogs.</p> <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2196036 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 07:50:03 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2196036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2182705 Tue, 19 May 2015 08:38:26 +0000 regberadaisy 2182705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. :)<br /> But I'm waffling between making cupcakes for the guests or getting a sheet cake from Wegmans.</p> <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2179274 Fri, 15 May 2015 07:11:51 +0000 JennyPenny 2179274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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!!</p> <p>@autumnleaves: definitely making a smash cake. I've been looking forward to it since he started solids :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2179247 Fri, 15 May 2015 06:25:52 +0000 autumnleaves 2179247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2178928 Thu, 14 May 2015 19:26:48 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2178928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jape14: do both! </p> <p>I'm trying to keep costs down so I'm looking for minimum recommendations for a successful party - </p> <p>Food<br /> Basic drinks (water tea and a juice punch)<br /> Solid color paper goods<br /> Table cloth in coordinating color<br /> One other color decoration<br /> One banner<br /> Small activity for kids (craft and then set out toys)</p> <p>It's so hard with Pinterest to not do all the back drops and over the top themes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2178514 Thu, 14 May 2015 14:36:25 +0000 jape14 2178514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2178221 Thu, 14 May 2015 12:35:32 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2178221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: nope, just a boy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2178135 Thu, 14 May 2015 12:04:37 +0000 regberadaisy 2178135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: I saw the cutest shark tank dress at h&amp;m! Couldn't remember if you have a daughter as well? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2178123 Thu, 14 May 2015 12:00:14 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2178123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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 :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2177982 Thu, 14 May 2015 10:40:47 +0000 mrskc 2177982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> <p>Cannot believe it's time to plan a 1st bday already! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2177970 Thu, 14 May 2015 10:34:28 +0000 regberadaisy 2177970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: ours will be 3-330 start and we'll be serving burgers &amp; dogs, sides, drinks &amp; beer plus cake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2177964 Thu, 14 May 2015 10:29:02 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2177964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: yes our head count was 20 kids 20 adults </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2177962 Thu, 14 May 2015 10:28:43 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2177962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are just having at the house. </p> <p>Trying to determine what time so I can figure out the menu. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2177892 Thu, 14 May 2015 09:54:15 +0000 regberadaisy 2177892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2177889 Thu, 14 May 2015 09:52:37 +0000 LBee 2177889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2177882 Thu, 14 May 2015 09:49:20 +0000 mrskc 2177882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm planning a pool party, too! I'm thinking a nautical theme but I'm not 100% sure on that yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/august-14-first-birthdays#post-2177804 Thu, 14 May 2015 09:22:56 +0000 regberadaisy 2177804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else started thinking about their first birthday yet!?</p> <p>We're throwing a casual backyard BBQ pool party with a loose whale theme. Just family and a few friends. </p>