Our baby girl turned one year old on December 9. We threw her first birthday “pink butterfly” party on Saturday afternoon. It was a simple party having only three menus with some cakes, cupcakes and cake pops. We had several menus planned to cook but decided to cook only three since we learned a day before that some guests we invited cannot come. We had a food budget for at least 30 people. But so many didn’t come. It ended up only a few who came. Less than 15 people so there were so many leftovers. Most of them only drink coffee and eat little. It’s so different here. In the Philippines when you throw a party there should be lots of food for everyone. But here, they just eat little and drink coffee. I was so worried about the leftovers.

We planned the party so early. It’s the first birthday so I was very excited for my baby girl. I wanted to prepare things on my own and decided to make all the decorations on my own. Well, there’s isn’t that much bling, anyway. I made the birthday banner, cupcakes stand, cupcakes toppings, glass, etc. The theme was a butterfly, so I made butterfly designs in uniform. I also made her birthday cake which was almost failed. It was the last minute when I decorated it. It looks better after but at first, it was a disaster. But I didn’t give up because I really wanted to make my baby girl’s cake. The cake was really messy. Shame on me!!! The DIY glasses and DIY cupcake stand were made of Rianna’s empty food jar. I kept all the mason jars since she started eating solids. I’m glad I did because the deco looks great. My friend helped me cook and prepare. Hubby did the balloons and put the birthday banner up.