We are already planning DS's first birthday party. A close friend of ours has a little boy (Jude) that is only a week older than Josh, and she asked us if we wanted to combine their first birthday party. DH and I like this family and we all get along very well. None of us has really strong preferences about the theme, favors, etc and we are all pretty mellow so I'm sure there won't be any problems with compromising, planning etc. We go to the same church so we will be inviting many of the same people.
I like the idea of a combined party but we're worried about our families and non-mutual friends. DH says that he thinks they might be uncomfortable because many of them will not know each other and they will have no idea who the other baby is. Also, we are worried that our guests may feel as though they should purchase Jude a gift, and their guests may feel they should buy Josh one. ??
And how would we word the invitations? Should we have two separate cakes? Sing "happy birthday" to each child separately?
I had already decided to have the party at a beach park, so it won't be really formal. I thought we could have a nice cake, a lunch, "happy birthday" and possibly some games & favors.
I'd love some ideas or advice! TIA!
Jodi
Mommy to Joshua, born February 2003