I still remember my phone conversations with her when we were both pregnant. We were comparing symptoms, sharing lists of things to buy, or just simply whining about the changes in our bodies and everything else thereafter. We never thought we would come to that point in our friendship where our topics would be nappies, recipes and now, tantrums! Our babies are now officially toddlers! What's next? potty training, first words, parent-teacher meetings. Good luck to us! I just wish that by the time our babies turn two, both our babies have already met. Hmm... maybe I should bring baby to Disneyland in Los Angeles soon.
Anyway, pushing my sentiments aside, I just wanted to share how much of a good job my friend has done with her son's first birthday party. I can't believe how she managed to organize it all on her own while she working full-time. That's what we call supermom! The party was such a success (I don't need to be there to know it...) with 80 guests and perfect sunny weather.
She decided to hold the party in a park in their neighborhood which was a great idea! No more worrying about what the kids would do. (For my daughter's first birthday, I held it in a function room beside a Cartoon Network playground so the kids had fun while their parents were chit- chatting away. I organized a creative corner in the function room too so kids can make their own hats but they just chose to go to the playground.)
What amazes me is how she was able to convert the park to a party venue with decorations she made herself. That takes talent! She decorated the benches with pics of baby during his first twelve months which were complemented by paper pinwheels and stuffed animals.
She also made her own "Happy Birthday" banner which matched her blue, aqua, lime and white plus polka dot motif. Reminds me of Wheel of Fortune!
I loved her canvas goodie bags with the guests' initials on them. Very personalized! And since it is made of cloth, it's eco-friendly and reusable, inspired by Anya Hindmarch's I'm not a plastic bag!
And my fave part of all birthday parties, the cake! Too bad I was not there to have some. I liked the candy colored candles that spelled Happy Birthday Tyler. Looks so yummy... I want some cake now!
Now, isn't she fantastic? How I wish I can just hire her for my daughter's second party. Maybe she should just doing it for a living! Not! I must say no matter how "simple" we plan our kids' birthday parties, it is very stressful worrying about the guests, food, etc. (I know that for sure, my job includes organizing events and it's not a joke!)
Of course, it's all worth it in the end. Baby is happy, especially with all the presents from family and friends (I have to send mine soon too). Most important of all, Mom is fulfilled after days of hard work and preparation. Hurray! That's what love can do...
**Special mention to the Dads who spent for our children's birthday parties too! What would we do without them?
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