| It is hard to believe that a year has gone by. It | | | | checklist so that you can count those that are |
| seems as if it was only yesterday that you were | | | | coming and call on those that haven?t let you |
| bringing your baby home. But, you are now on a | | | | know. |
| mission to give your little man or your sweet | | | | ? D飯r! Here is where you can do a lot of |
| princess a very special first birthday party. At this | | | | fun things with color, themes and decorations. |
| age, children love things like color and noise. | | | | Balloons (Make sure no one chokes!) paper plates, |
| Remember that this birthday party is not one | | | | tablecloths and banners work well. |
| they will remember but one you will. With that | | | | ? Games. If you will have other children there, |
| here are some steps to consider. | | | | include some fun games. If not, consider a collage |
| ? First pick the date, time and location. Determine | | | | of pictures to entertain your guests with. |
| about how many people (adults versus kids) will | | | | ? Foods should be easy to prepare, handle and |
| be there and an appropriate location for the party. | | | | eat. For just a few guests a full scale meal would |
| At home is fine, outside is great. Larger venues | | | | be okay. Don?t forget the cake. |
| work for lots of guests. Don?t pick nap time or | | | | ? Pictures. One of the best things to do now is to |
| right before as your baby is not going to be the | | | | take lots of pictures during your party. Plan to do |
| star of the party for the right reasons here. | | | | this so that you have ample opportunity to share |
| ? Select invitations. Choose a theme that you | | | | and for scrapbooking. |
| enjoy too. Again, it's more about what you like | | | | To make your child?s first birthday memorable, |
| here. | | | | consider hiring a professional planner to do the |
| ? Send invitations out at least three weeks in | | | | work for you! |
| advance, four if possible. Make sure to make a | | | | |