Yes indeed this event is her most unforgettable event in our life. Last month ago I started planning for the event. I am definitely not the type to host parties that’s why I consulted friends to see what would be best thing, not really the best but something like she can appreciate it ( hope she like it ). After all, all you really need to have a good party is to have good food, good drinks and good company. I had all three!

I’d never thought that there’s a lot of thing needs to consider like banner (tarp ), cake, balloons, give aways and foods. Although I don’t have a budget I mean a big budget we still managed to get our supplies and thanks to those people who helped us out. What have I learned? I learned that I have great friends, who are understanding that I can’t be with them the whole time they’re here. Second, when the same friends offer help, take it.

Getting prepared for this event was exciting. I mean everyone is excited. One week before the celebration I only got 4 hours of sleep per day. I need to work at night and help my wife at day. Buying the food, party favors for the children and most importantly choosing what kind of cake to get, and the theme of course.

I am saving things from the party as momentos. My wife put all of it into a keepsake box to give her when she is older. It’s important to me that she knows Mama and Papa made a big deal out of her special day.  

Overall, our first birthday party went pretty well. We survived and learned enough to make her 7th, 13th and 18th year even better.

Despite how my baby has completely turned our lives upside down, I will do everything just for her. I reflected on the last year, this is my first year as a parent, and thought about how much my life had changed. I know there was so much that was different in me.

Happy First Birthday Dear Daughter of mine!

And thank you E. J. Suratos for the balloons, Ate Mary Ann for the tarp, Ate Mylene for the loot bags and Ate Nelia for tables and chairs.