We actually had the party in our backyard. Nick and his dad got the backyard leveled and grass actually started to grow (annual grew first then the perennial started to grow)! A little look of a work in progress/construction zone (mound of dirt covered by a tarp...), but was perfect.
I made a sign for the area for presents. There is also a balloon covered wreath that we never hung up that I made. Looked really cute, just didn't have a place to put it. The sign was fairly easy to make, just an hour a night for about 3 nights.
The party was in the late afternoon. I didn't want it too early to mess with anyone's nap schedules, and lets face it, working mom does not equal good enough to get everything together for a Saturday morning. I didn't make as much as I wanted for the party. Decided to keep it simple. Ordered a yummy and gorgeous cake. We had pizza delivered. Made a fantastic salad. Had fruit. Had sodas, water, and lots of beer.
We had her splash mat set up (pool with sprinklers built in), a water table set up, as well as some of her favorite toys set up in the backyard. All the kids loved the water!
And her smash cake!
And mommy going to clean off frosting covered baby
We wanted to open presents in front of everyone, but tiredness overcame. I knew she would not be interested. So we put off presents till the next few days. We really did about 1-2 presents a night for about a week. She got some fantastic gifts (and bad mommy never sent out thank you cards!)
It was a fantastic birthday party! I know the next one will be even more fun with her running everywhere. Thanks to everyone who helped out and joined us for the party. Was such a great day!
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