Birthday Party Planning

Andrina is almost 10 months old and I am now busy planning for her first birthday party. Wow, she has gone from tiny newborn to and active older baby! So much growth and development in such a short time. I have several long lists of things to do, including the list for the handyman who I have to hire to do things like drill two holes in the brick above my fireplace to hang up pictures of Andrina. Tom said he'd handle getting someone out to stain our deck. I need to arrange for the dogs to be boarded during that and the party. I need to get someone out to clean up the doggy poop out of the yard before the party (we do do that but I want to make sure it's all gone with all of our guests out there, plus I'll be super busy and who really wants to do that anyways?). There are decorations to buy and hang, but I have bought most of them. I need to order m&m's, put together party favors and treat bags for the kids, invitations need to be mailed, plan the menu, buy the food, order a cake, and on and on.

But, I am actaully excited about all of it. I know Andrina won't remember any of it but it will be such a special day for her and I want to make it as special as possible. And I am excited that I got two big things done today for it-I ordered the photo invitations and I reserved a moon jump and the tables and chairs we'll need. The invitations are super cute and I can't wait to get those mailed out to everyone once they arrive. Come Monday I'll need to get back to calling and continuing with the party plans.