Here are the plans so far. We are having a small gathering with family and friends on April 25th. It'll be an easy cookout with hotdogs and hamburgers and all the fixins. Instead of doing a 'birthday cake,' I want to do cupcakes since they will be easier for the little kids to eat. Plus, I want to setup a 'decorate your own cupcake' center (outside of course!) for the kids to keep them occupied! I have scheduled this from 12 p.m. til 'naptime', which will be good b/c it'll be between his a.m. and afternoon naps. I don't really have a 'theme', but if I had to label it, I would say it's 'dots and stripes.' This is what I have together so far...
Invites:
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I can print these on cardstock, cut them in half and I already the envelopes that fit. I am going to get some red ric-rac to put around the edges, so it should be really cute! I will post the finished product.
Attire:
I LOVE The Dizzy Dragonfly! I have ordered the CUTEST birthday hat from these wonderful ladies. The pattern will be blue and white striped, with a red #1, ric-rac, and pom poms on the top! Here is a sample of one:
I also have a matching shortall outfit that is made out of the same fabric with a cupcake embroidered on it. This was $30, but I think he can wear it all year, since he will be 'ONE' all year long. Here is a sample of that (this is the crab outfit, which I will definitely be getting for the summer)Imagine this with blue and white seersucker and a cute red, blue and yellow cupcake on the front:
For decorations, I will keep it simple with balloons, plates, napkins, etc. I am continually looking for cute decorating ideas, party favors and activities for the little ones. Also, I found a great idea to write a letter to your child on his/her first birthay. I will definitely be doing this. I will update you as I keep planning!
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That sounds like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteThe first few years for Bean I purchased stuff. The last couple I have made the invites too. There just isn't anything but "themed" things & you know how I am about themes. Don't like em.
Your ideas are wonderful.
I wrote Bean a letter on her 1st but saved it on a disk & can't find that disk now. Lock that thing up somewhere.
And have fun!
Another idea that we did for our daughter that I found when she was having her 1st bday party. Have the guest bring something a letter or something really small that they would like to put in a time capsule for him to open when he is say 18. Just fun for him later on. Most of the guest did little letters about how they know her & what it's been like since she has been around. You sound like you got it all together:) Good luck. How has this new year of your life been for ya?
ReplyDeleteI love it all!!!!
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