| Who knew that babies grew up so fast? One | | | | to entertain the crowd, or just have several |
| moment you're in the hospital thinking that she's | | | | groups of toys that the kids can crawl around or |
| the tiniest and most precious baby in the world, | | | | walk to. Over planning is a mistake often made |
| and the next thing you know she's walking and | | | | for the first birthday. Just because there's a game |
| talking about blowing kisses. You've now realized | | | | planned, it doesn't mean that it has to be played if |
| that you don't want one moment to pass you by. | | | | the kids aren't enjoying it. Incorporating treats into |
| It's almost certain that she won't remember her | | | | the games will go far, especially with one year |
| first birthday, but she'll be grateful for the pictures | | | | olds. |
| in her baby book! Start celebrating her life again | | | | - Say Cheese!: Pictures are a must for her first |
| by giving her the first birthday party you'll never | | | | birthday. A great way to get a variety of pictures |
| forget. | | | | is to give the parents some disposable cameras. |
| Here are a few great tips to get you started: | | | | You'll be bound to have pictures of everybody |
| - Friends and Family: She likely doesn't have a | | | | and can give them to the snap happy parents |
| school room full of friends yet, so just invite a | | | | next time you run into them. Hire a |
| few playmates over that she's well associated | | | | semi-professional photographer for a cheap way |
| with and she'll have fun without it being too | | | | to get some remarkable pictures that aren't just |
| overwhelming. Parents should stay with their child | | | | on the disposables. |
| when they're this young, so remember the adults | | | | - Relax and Have Fun: Limit the time spent rushing |
| when planning this party. Grandma and Grandpa | | | | and fussing for the perfect decorations and |
| are bound to want to celebrate with their | | | | supplies, and spend it enjoying your daughter. One |
| precious grandchild so make sure to extend a | | | | year olds are entertaining all by themselves so |
| special invitation! | | | | don't over do it. She'll only be one once so sit |
| - How Long Should it Be?: For the first birthday | | | | back, relax, and let the day play itself out. Don't |
| party it should be no more than an hour. Seem | | | | forget to pick up some birthday supplies, and then |
| short? Don't forget that most of your guests still | | | | you're ready! It's your little girl's 1st birthday and |
| sleep at least 14 hours a day. Going any longer will | | | | by following these tips you'll have a special |
| only give you ornery kids and frustrated parents. | | | | birthday that you will always look back on and |
| - Games and Activities: Plan a few short activities | | | | smile about. |