Forest of the Plains

Jacob's First Birthday Party was on Sunday. It's hard to believe that we've been parents for a year, and it's just amazing to think about all the changes in Jacob since his birth!

In planning Jacob's party, I really wanted food and activities that Jacob could enjoy. But, how do you combine things that a 1-year-old and adults will like? What I did was post a sign saying, "Catch the spirit of the party: Enjoy being young again!" Then, the guests got to make their own party favors (a craft kit where they decorated faces) and play Clue Junior.



The formal entertainment was watching Jacob open his gifts, followed by watching him eat cake. Jacob really enjoyed tearing the wrapping paper and holding the bows. He sort of got into the gifts, but it's really hard to find a toy as exciting as wrapping paper! (Since the party, he has enjoyed playing with his new toys a lot.)



We ended the party with eating cake, baby party mix, oatmeal Teddy Grahams, and punch.



The punch was just white grape peach juice and sprite. I put frozen peaches in the cups to make it feel festive.

I'm proud of my Baby Party Mix. (This is as creative as I get!) It's something that adults and babies can eat. We served it at the party, and Jacob also took it to daycare for his birthday snack.

Baby Party Mix
2 cups each of:
Kix
Chex
Cheerios
Gerber Puffs (I did half sweet potato and half cherry)
freeze dried apple bites

Mix it all together and enjoy! Serves about 15.