Who knew that babies grew up so fast? One moment you're in the hospital thinking that she's the tiniest and most precious baby in the world, and the next thing you know she's walking and talking about blowing kisses.
You've now realized that you don't want one moment to pass you by.
It's almost certain that she won't remember her first birthday, but she'll be grateful for the pictures in her baby book! Start celebrating her life again by giving her the first birthday party you'll never forget.
Here are a few great tips to get you started:

• Friends and Family: She likely doesn't have a school room full of friends yet, so just invite a few playmates over that she's well associated with and she'll have fun without it being too overwhelming.
  Parents should stay with their child when they're this young, so remember the adults when planning this party.
  Grandma and Grandpa are bound to want to celebrate with their precious grandchild so make sure to extend a special invitation!
• How Long Should it Be?: For the first birthday party it should be no more than an hour.
  Seem short? Don't forget that most of your guests still sleep at least 14 hours a day.
  Going any longer will only give you ornery kids and frustrated parents.
  
• Games and Activities: Plan a few short activities to entertain the crowd, or just have several groups of toys that the kids can crawl around or walk to.
  Over planning is a mistake often made for the first birthday.
  Just because there's a game planned, it doesn't mean that it has to be played if the kids aren't enjoying it.
  Incorporating treats into the games will go far, especially with one year olds.
  
• Say Cheese!: Pictures are a must for her first birthday.
  A great way to get a variety of pictures is to give the parents some disposable cameras.
  You'll be bound to have pictures of everybody and can give them to the snap happy parents next time you run into them.
  Hire a semi-professional photographer for a cheap way to get some remarkable pictures that aren't just on the disposables.
  
• Relax and Have Fun: Limit the time spent rushing and fussing for the perfect decorations and supplies, and spend it enjoying your daughter.
  One year olds are entertaining all by themselves so don't over do it.
  She'll only be one once so sit back, relax, and let the day play itself out.
  

Don't forget to pick up some birthday supplies, and then you're ready! It's your little girl's 1st birthday and by following these tips you'll have a special birthday that you will always look back on and smile about.