I love spending time with my Cassie Carol. I love having/hosting picnics. I love taking pictures. Turns out - it's near impossible to do all 3 at the same time. Her birthday party was anything but what I expected. My easy-going girl who will go to anyone spent the first 1/2 of the party crying and insisting on being attached to my hip. Half of her birthday outfit never made it on due to the heat and humidity. She spent the second half of the party sleeping and missed the meal and the cake. I never got to take photos beyond a few on my phone, I was so busy with entertaining and making sure everyone was happy. The guests had a good time - Cass and I were another story.
After most guests left, only two of our closest friends remained (& the adult beverages were opened), the Birthday Girl was stripped of her outfit and took a swim in her pool with Papa's crocs. She was in her glory - lesson learned. Simple is better sometimes!
If it helps, I have no recollection of my first birthday, party or otherwise! :) They do say that party is just for the parents! So I hope you at least enjoyed it somewhat! And yeah, I think with kids simple is best - you probably know better than anyone that they can entertain themselves for hours playing with....a rock!
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