Heads up that Oriental Trading has tons cute party stuff in a variety of colors/themes. I currently have paper straws, hanging fans, high chair "one" garland, and cupcake toppers in my shopping cart.
After spending an embarrassingly large amount of time just surfing the internet for birthday ideas this morning, I think I'm shifting my initial idea a little. Originally I was thinking red, white, and blue -- something to do with our little firecracker. Now I'm leaning more towards a retro americano, county fair feel a bit. Still the same color scheme, just a bit more rustic. I think this also helps it feel not so 4th of July ish. Since we're at the end of July.
We are doing a "fun to be one" theme with baby Disney characters. Still planning it, but I know we are going to have a small bounce house and slide. Perhaps a little water splash mat since it's like 1million degrees here in July.
I thought we had a date and theme but now everything seems to be crashing down already and we're still 4 months out! I don't need a completely over the top 1st birthday party but I sure wish DH would get on board with the fact that I actually want to have a theme and some fun planning for this birthday since we won't be having big parties for quite a few years after this one.
I would like to throw a party for Camille but we're really far from home and I don't have a lot of mom friends here. I'm also not brave enough to invite babies/moms from daycare from fear of being rejected.
Heathereaddy - If you want to throw a party I would go for it! It doesn't have to be big- you could even do it at a park or something more casual to ease up on pressure. I doubt you would be rejected- I'm sure a lot of mommas have the same fears and feelings and want/need more mom friends. What better way to make new relationships? Everyone loves cake !!
thanks! I think I will! Camille is quite the social butterfly and I'm socially anxious so I don't want to stifle her bc of my issues. Also, I couldn't certainly use some mom friends.
A mom at my daycare invited me to her sons first birthday after Elijah was there for only a few days. I have yet to meet her, 6 months later. I thought it was really sweet of her!!!! I would have gone but I had previous plans. @heathereaddy
L isn't in daycare but I'm definitely inviting some of the new mom friends I've made since her birth! What better adults to socialize with than the ones that know your life like you do! I say do it! The first birthday is as much a party for us as it is them!!
I've officially (I think) decided on a monster theme for Ps birthday and we'll probably just do a picnic at a nearby park so kids can play on the playground and so people actually have a place to sit since our house isn't the greatest for either of those things haha. I'm working on designing printables for my Etsy shop for baby showers and birthday parties and whatnot, so it's giving me a good excuse to start with a monster birthday set. So excited now!
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Im just writing to vent - wow birthdays are crazy!! Once you start including spouses, kids, it doesn't take much for the invite list to get out of control. I feel like w have to draw the line somewhere but I'm trying not to hurt anyone's feelings. But man st this point I feel like I need to take out a small loan to fund this event!! I just keep telling myself this is it for a few years.
Yes! Birthday parties can out of hand very quickly. Don't feel bad about drawing a very clear line when it comes to who to invite or not invite. I made a list of a few things that were super important to me to have at the party and I'm focusing my energy (ahem and money) on those few things. I love Pinterest but M's college fund is more important. As is my sanity.
Im finalizing her invites and I love them! FYI, Snapfish has 6% back with ebates and lots of retail me not coupon codes.
Yeah I was having the same thoughts about the guest list, but since we have about $100 to spend on this party (lolol) I'm just extending a casual invitation to family and friends saying we will be hanging out at the park with a cute baby and cute decorations and a cake. It will be first come first serve as far as food goes, haha. I don't want to exclude anyone who would like to celebrate with us, but I also can't really afford a big party in the true sense of the word so this is my middle ground.
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BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
BFP #4 4/2015 MC 7/1/15
BFP #5 10/21/15 EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow!
winnie1122 I think that will be a great, low key afternoon!
We are sticking to family only. Hubs doesn't like big parties- Kiddo will have no clue, and friends lists can get out of hand quickly to not hurt feelings then you end up having people there you really couldn't care less if they were or not. Fortunately, the one friend that I really want there will be out of town so it will be easy to keep it listed as just family
Well it looks like we won't be able to afford the trip for Baby J's birthday. So I think we'll do a small friends and family bbq. A cheap cake from costco and maybe even make it pot luck style.
Currently struggling on first bday plans. I want to invite just family and to have it--low key--at my aunt and uncles lake house. DH wants to invite 50 of our closest friends and have it at MIL's house (with no lake ha). This would mean MIL planning the whole thing and/or continuously pestering me about it for the next 3 months and taking over. Ugh
Same here on the first birthday struggle, I like small gatherings, but my MIL and mom want a wedding like event. I just want a small close friends party where we live and then only immediate family for a family get together when we go home. @LDSJM123 I am doing an "in lieu of" as well, I don't want any gifts either, C already has so much and she will get plenty from us.
Ok I'm ready to start planning Elijah's bday now. We've decided on a zoo animals theme and a party at home. I had thought about doing a party at a park but that may be more fun for his second bday when he's moving around more. Also when I was in the hospital giving birth and recovering, I kept telling the nurses I wanted to leave but they kept saying it was too hot/humid outside and I should be glad I was in the ac. Getting excited!!!!!!
I was so excited that I already had a large frame to use for this birthday project. However I've now discovered it definitely needs something at the top!! LOL And maybe some little flowers on each pin. My husband suggested just some of those poms or balloons??
@TiffRox81 Love that!!!! I think a trip to Mychals or Hobby Lobby would solve your problem pretty quickly. You could get some scrapbooking stickers or something to stick on there.
Um, SO CUTE @LDSJM123!! I bought something along those lines at Hobby Lobby. Because I never would have been capable of making one. You're so talented!!!
Re: 1st bday! Because someone had to...
We are doing a "fun to be one" theme with baby Disney characters. Still planning it, but I know we are going to have a small bounce house and slide. Perhaps a little water splash mat since it's like 1million degrees here in July.
thanks! I think I will! Camille is quite the social butterfly and I'm socially anxious so I don't want to stifle her bc of my issues. Also, I couldn't certainly use some mom friends.
Im just writing to vent - wow birthdays are crazy!! Once you start including spouses, kids, it doesn't take much for the invite list to get out of control. I feel like w have to draw the line somewhere but I'm trying not to hurt anyone's feelings. But man st this point I feel like I need to take out a small loan to fund this event!! I just keep telling myself this is it for a few years.
Im finalizing her invites and I love them! FYI, Snapfish has 6% back with ebates and lots of retail me not coupon codes.
Anyone else doing "in lieu of gifts"?
We are sticking to family only. Hubs doesn't like big parties- Kiddo will have no clue, and friends lists can get out of hand quickly to not hurt feelings then you end up having people there you really couldn't care less if they were or not. Fortunately, the one friend that I really want there will be out of town so it will be easy to keep it listed as just family