DS's first birthday is labor day weekend, so it's a 3 day weekend for pretty much everyone. I am tossing around 3 ideas.

1. Having it the Saturday of the 3-day weekend and possibly a mediocre turnout. We would have a backyard party at our house and have to invite DH's crazy family who I can't stand, and friends and other family. It would probably be a smaller turnout since it's a 3-day weekend.

2. Having it the weekend after the holiday at the house and a later in the day backyard party. This is also the 1st home football game of our college alma mater and we would put a tv in the backyard and people can watch the game and hang out. Invite DH's crazy family and our friends. Not as many might show up because some will probably be at the game.

3. Fly to my hometown for the holiday weekend and spend DS's birthday with my family and friends in my hometown just hanging out. Invite DH's crazy family who probably won't come, but know they will throw a fit since we'll be far away for his first birthday. No matter what choice I do, they will create some kind of drama, so whatevs.

4. Not have a party at all and just screw it all! Ha!