S/O first birthday parties

heatherbrownm

Why kind of themes are you guys doing?

I think we are going to do a tea party theme. Super girly and adorable.

chiboo9

We're doing a carnival theme. So many cute ideas from Pinterest!

jackson290721

Honey bear and bumble bee. I think.

Karebear6978

Farm animal.... I want to try and make a cow print cake and my friend has a mini horse

MRads

Splish splash birthday bash at a splash pad.

heatherbrownm

Brilliant idea @lizabethann06 lol

coco2787

My baby was born like a week ago so I haven't thought about the 1st birthday yet...

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Mommy1stTimer

Breakfast at Tiffany's. Already have quite the Pinterest board. A tinier version of this will be happening:

Stina2012

MRads said:

Splish splash birthday bash at a splash pad.

That sounds fun! Is a splash pad the outdoor fountain areas kids run through or something else?

I'm thinking shabby chic, bunting/garland with lilac, aqua and pink colors. But, it depends on our house situation. If we're in a sublet apartment I may rent a place like Little Gym to do the party.

NoVA ladies, would you go to an outdoor only party in July with your LO? I was debating a park rental but it may be too hot for that.

jennipalmer

I think I will do pirates primarily because I want to buy this bed. Even if he doesn't sleep on it at a year old. It is cute and fun to play on! But not sure if we will have big party maybe seaworld or zoo. San Diego mommies we should all go. My 14 yr old and 11 yr old will be there to help corral them.

gutsymama

We're doing a Where the Wild Things Are theme (but I'm not going overboard on themeyness)

And yeah, I haven't done much planning beyond pinning a few things, but I need to get on that because our invites need go go out ONLY 6-8 WEEKS FROM NOW. 

Holy shit.  

bridge2005

You are my sunshine. Yellow and blue chevron.

Stina2012

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Rainbow

"Noelle's big, gay birthday bash"

@stina2012: It definitely could be hot, but if there is a shelter or shade, it'd probably be ok.

We'll be going a cookout at the new place so we'll be risking it. But we'll have a kiddie pool to help keep the kids cool.

And a house people can pop into. Plus June isn't too bad. I was thinking an outdoor only space, but that may not work!

danielledunning

We're doing a rodeo theme with pony rides and a petting zoo.

MRads

Stina2012 said:

MRads said:

Splish splash birthday bash at a splash pad.

That sounds fun! Is a splash pad the outdoor fountain areas kids run through or something else?

I'm thinking shabby chic, bunting/garland with lilac, aqua and pink colors. But, it depends on our house situation. If we're in a sublet apartment I may rent a place like Little Gym to do the party.

NoVA ladies, would you go to an outdoor only party in July with your LO? I was debating a park rental but it may be too hot for that.

Yes. It has multiple holes in the ground where water comes up through. There are a few local parks with splash pads, so well have a pavilion and I won't have much work to do.

DenverBride2005

I saw a cute whale theme in Pinterest--either navy, lime green and orange, or navy, lime, and aqua colors. Probably just have it at the house, maybe do kiddie pool, sprinklers, and water table for the kids to play in. Think I am doing a Jake/pirate themed birthday at a splash pad park for DS1--how do I have a three year old already?! I haz the sadz

applesandoranges

Silv3rlining said:

chiboo9 said:

We're doing a carnival theme. So many cute ideas from Pinterest!

This was what I've been eyeing...country fair/carnival via pinterest...

I also thought about a fox theme since he was obsessed with what does the fox say...but that's more woodland creature and not sure that works for a summer birthday?

Do a camp theme. You could have s'mores!

Stina2012

MRads said:

Stina2012 said:

MRads said:

Splish splash birthday bash at a splash pad.

That sounds fun! Is a splash pad the outdoor fountain areas kids run through or something else?

I'm thinking shabby chic, bunting/garland with lilac, aqua and pink colors. But, it depends on our house situation. If we're in a sublet apartment I may rent a place like Little Gym to do the party.

NoVA ladies, would you go to an outdoor only party in July with your LO? I was debating a park rental but it may be too hot for that.

Yes. It has multiple holes in the ground where water comes up through. There are a few local parks with splash pads, so well have a pavilion and I won't have much work to do.

That is awesome! What a great idea!

MRads

Stina2012 said:

MRads said:

Stina2012 said:

MRads said:

Splish splash birthday bash at a splash pad.

That sounds fun! Is a splash pad the outdoor fountain areas kids run through or something else?

I'm thinking shabby chic, bunting/garland with lilac, aqua and pink colors. But, it depends on our house situation. If we're in a sublet apartment I may rent a place like Little Gym to do the party.

NoVA ladies, would you go to an outdoor only party in July with your LO? I was debating a park rental but it may be too hot for that.

Yes. It has multiple holes in the ground where water comes up through. There are a few local parks with splash pads, so well have a pavilion and I won't have much work to do.

That is awesome! What a great idea!

I saw it on the Internet, of course.

I wanted to do a baseball theme first birthday party, but then one of the DC babies had one with most of the ideas that I had. So I decided to pick another theme and this one will be easier anyway!

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blairwitch

We just did a pink and purple first birthday girl type theme for DD1...but that was before pinterest.  Not sure this time around.  Hoping to be outside...so maybe something beach or water based.  She has a lot of older cousins so the pool and such would be used  Then again...would require winter to leave WI.

valstulas

Minimalist. Cake and a few presents with our immediate family. If you blink, you'll miss it.

NKF312

bridge2005 said:

You are my sunshine. Yellow and blue chevron.

We were going to do that too but pink and yellow. We decided since we don't really know anyone here yet, and all our families are coming in from Chicagoland, to forgo the big party and instead take everyone to Lake Tahoe for a week, and do a birthday night there, more low key.

I don't want our babies to grow fast, but I can't wait to see pics of all the parties!

NKF312

Btw if anyone wants some hot pink/white chevron pencil cups ( I thought they'd be cute to put utensils and straws in) let me know, I'll mail them since we won't be using them

alimegan

MH and I haven't even started thinking about it, I'm thinking of doing something simple and small for DD2 like @valstulas.

karen0477

I'm doing a polka dot theme.....we usually do an open house type thing for their first birthday, but I've only had fall babies before so it will be nice to do one outside....probably BBQ and polka dot cake and cupcakes....

mandyrator79

I am just going with the theme of one and white, gold, mint and pink.

here's a few examples.

blairwitch

scratch that...gonna do an ice cream theme  gotta love pinterest

elyse05

Since LO's b-day is 7/3, I think we are just going to have a 4th of July cook-out birthday.   There will be beer,burgers, watermelon. I'm going for low-key fun. Luckily, it's not usually hot here in early July so I don't think I have to worry about overheating babies!

babykk

elyse05 said:

Since LO's b-day is 7/3, I think we are just going to have a 4th of July cook-out birthday.   There will be beer,burgers, watermelon. I'm going for low-key fun. Luckily, it's not usually hot here in early July so I don't think I have to worry about overheating babies!

This is what we will do too!

littlelegslo

I just commissioned a 3d captain calamari cake. Im so embarrassed right now. I didn't even tell DH

JTA2426

Low country boil. They will wear crab smocked outfits. We will eat and drink. That's as far as I've gotten.

Stacey099

mandyrator79 said:

I am just going with the theme of one and white, gold, mint and pink.



here's a few examples.

Oh yea. I saw this on Pintrest. Super cute!
I'm thinking of doing a fish theme. He loves aquariums!

lancomechica

We are doing indoor/outdoor
Beatles/Yellow Submarine.

new2011mommy

I am praying DH finishes our first floor bathroom so we can have a BBQ at home. The room is currently gutted and with a list of about 35, I do not want all those people going upstairs for the bathroom. Instead of a theme, I think I am just going to get pink decorations. I also want a super cute girlie outfit for DD to wear. We have a small bounce house that we will setup, plus the swingset and sandbox to play in. If it is hot, we will setup the baby pool and water table.

Hilaboo86

E was born on July 4. Is it terrible to have a 4th themed party? I'm confused. I feel like she needs a good theme, but 4th stuff can be cute too. I've been pinning all day. Haha

jemasa33

You all have such cute ideas! I'm going with @valstulas on this one and having a low key birthday.

reallylongusername

4th of July since it'll be 4th of July weekend and we'll be down the Cape w/my family at our cottage
Some of our extended fam' will be on the Cape too.

Pink724

We are doing you are my sunshine as well - I've had the theme chosen for a few months now.

KikiCohen

Splish splash birthday bash with whales a d octopi.