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It was Erin’s birthday this week and instead of a large party we had a series of smaller birthday treats.
On Monday we decided to treat Erin to her first visit to the cinema or ‘the movies’ as she now calls it (Dad’s a film buff and Erin can recognise and name characters from the Lord of the Rings, nothing weirder than a three year old saying ‘aargh it’s Gollum’ in a mothering tone)please note I am definitely not boasting here, in fact I think it’s kind of strange! …
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We recently celebrated a first birthday. Erin received a lot of excellent gifts, here’s what I would have bought for a one year old.
1. Books
Books would be my number one choice. Erin loves them, they last for a long time and aren’t that expensive. Oh, and they are educational too
2. Light & Sound Toys
As much as I said I wouldn’t go the plastic fantastic route, Erin loves them and for solo play they are ideal.
3. Musical Instruments
Specifically rattles, tambourines and drums. All one …
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I’ve talked quite a bit about Erin’s upcoming pink party.
On monday we bought Erin’s birthday presents. The first is a huge book of 365 stories, one for each day of the year, they are even marked with the date so we don’t forget. The other present is a pink bear, but this is no ordinary bear (with no ordinary price tag!), however, I think it will be an amazing keepsake.
We chose this pink bear. We gave it life with a heart and some fluff. A voice …
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A week or so ago I posted asking for help and inspiration for Erin’s impending first birthday where the theme is to be PINK, and boy is there going to be lots of it.
So here is an update of what we have so far;
Invitations
Pink invites have been bought and sent, I think I may have invited too many people, but hey, it’s too late now. I have requested everyone wear something pink, which I hope will get them in the mood for the party games.
Party Games
Pink Pass the Parcel; Pink …
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I’ve decided to have a traditional tea party in the house for Erin’s first birthday, which falls nicely on a Sunday (4th February).
I have decided that the theme of the party will be ‘Pink’.
So far my ‘thought shower’ (can you believe they have to call it that in schools these days??) has resulted in pink balloons, pink napkins and a pink dress code. Guys……friends…..fellow bloggers….I need HELP
I’d like you to throw some ideas and inspiration at me for Erin’s Pink Party. …
