1st Birthdays

Kernel14

I can't even believe this is something I need to start thinking about

So, we're most likely having it at one of those self serve frozen yogurt places and not going over board. Just inviting friends and family to join us for ice cream. Has anyone been to a "we survived the 1st year party?" I sort of wanted to have a light hearted theme like this but I've googled and I can't find much. But then again, I suck at google and hunting down things on the interwebz. 

So crafty/creative peeps - any ideas for how to incorporate that?

jessica0602

I tried googling "premie 1st birthday" and a lot of the hits gave sort of a road trip/journey sort of theme.  I know that's not much to go on, but maybe that helps...?

Kernel14

Thanks, I will look into that. Its sort of the same idea.

Another ? - instead of gifts we are asking that people donate to Mended Little Hearts - Philadelphia. Originally I was thinking we could just put a website on there and have people go donate in A & C's name but unfortunately that doesn't exist on the website. I contacted them and they said the best way to do it is have people give us the $ and write one big check. I feel weird about that. I wanted people to do it at their discretion if they WANTED to. It's weird to ask people to give us the money, right??

SJU1982

On the invites, you could write something like 'in lieu of gifts, please consider a donation to Mended Little Hearts..." or "Instead of gifts, please consider a donation to Mended Little Hearts" and follow up with a quick blurb as to how important they have been over the past year.

It sounds like you are only inviting close friends and family, so I would doubt your guests would be offended, especially since they will have been privy to what the past year has been like.

 

cutiepie75

I can't believe thier first birthday is approaching!  WOW and CONGRATS to an amazing year!

I am not crafty, so no help there.

If I was invited, I would not be offended/have ill feelings towards this in any way, shape or form.  I would feel like you truly did something from the heart (no pun intended).

I agree with SJU about mentioning on the invite.  People can send their checks directly to them, if they prefer.  I believe close friends and family will think this is a nice tribute!

Good luck, and let us know how it all turns out.

jessicah628

Hi! I haven't been on here in approximately forever, but......what about going with a theme around the show Survivor? 

PhillyGal34

There are cute poems for the invite for donations in lieu of gifts. 

The special birthday gift from you
That would get our heartiest applause
Is your presence at our party
And a donation to a worthy cause

If you were thinking of giving a gift,
To help us on our way.
A donation to (XYZ)
Would really make our day

Should you be contemplating a gift
Your presence will suffice,
But if you really feel the need
Then a charitable donation would be nice

http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/gifts-to-charity.html

what about a "we survived the first year and all we got were these silly hats" theme haha everyone could wear silly hats

Kernel14

the poems are cute, thanks!

MLHP is going to start a paypal account so we're going to include that and then if they don't have paypal, they can give their checks to the Dude and I, if they feel so inclined. I feel a little better about that now.

My sister already tried to say what she would buy them until I cut her off and said no gifts at all. 

eSynergy

This sounds like a cute idea! (and love the donation to MLH!).

I wouldn't be offended if I had to give money directly to you. 

mzovoce

MODG did one for her son 2 years ago. http://www.modgblog.com/2011/12/21/youre-invited-to-stalk-the-pictures-of-gs-first-birthday-party/

It is not possible that the twins are almost 1.