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