Perfectly Imperfect Mom

I am all about a fun Summer Bucket List. This year I am so excited for summer because some of my Mommy friends are off for the summer since they work at schools so we have decided to do a bunch of fun stuff together with the kids.

It is fun having a toddler and being able to relive your childhood with them. Here are some of the fun things we have planned to do this summer!

Summer Bucket List

• Swim Lessons
• Go to the Seaquarium 
• Go to the Zoo
• Young at Art Museum Play Dates
• Museum of Discovery & Science Play Dates
• Lion Country Safari
• Gymnastic Classes
• Trip to Michigan
• Trip to Ft. Myers 
• Ace's 2nd Birthday Party in Michigan!
• Ace's 2nd Birthday Party in Florida!
• 4th of July Family Fun
• Bubbles Overload
• Bowling Play Dates
• $1 Summer Movies
• Sidewalk Painting
• Splash Pad Play Dates
• Water Fun
• Ice Cream Dates
• Beach Days
• Teach Ace to ride his tricycle
• Make play dough
• Bake Cookies
• Make our own ice cream
• Backyard car wash (let Ace wash his car and bike)
• Bar- B- Q's with Family and Friends

• Pictures
• Smash Cake
• One Year Old
• Baptism Outfit
• Order Cakes
• Smash Cake
• Cupcakes
• Order Party Supplies from Oriental Trading
• Make Smash Cake Album for Party
• Organize Party Supplies that we have
• Make Invitations
• Mail Out Invitations
• Make and Finish Ace's Wish list
• Order Ace's Birthday Outfit
• Hire Lifeguard
• Make Birthday Wreath
• Finalize Food with Mom and Celeste
• Get Final Headcount
• Make Goody bags
• Organize Prizes and Games
• Set up Baby Changing Station
• Make reservations for Baptism dinner with family
• Set up and Enjoy the day!

Ace in his outfit for his baptism! More on this later.

Ace's first birthday is coming up fast! We have so many things to get done before then. The same weekend of his birthday we are also having him baptized and have family coming into town so we will be quite busy. I am trying to get everything organized so I can get it all done.

First Birthday To-Do List
1. Take Pictures

• Smash Cake
• First Birthday Photos
• Baptism outfit

2. Order cakes

• Cupcakes
• Ace's Smash Cake

3. Order party games, party supplies, ect. from Oriental Trading.
4. Go through all party items already bought and organize everything.
5. Make invites.
6. Send out invites.
7. Finish Ace's birthday wish list.
8. Order Ace's birthday outfit.
9. Hire lifeguard for pool.
10. Make goody bags.
11. Finalized party platters.
12. Make Birthday wreath
13. Prepare a diaper changing area.
14. Put together goodie bags.
15. Organize game stations.
16. Organize prizes for games.

This is what I have in mind so far. I will probably add to the list as I think of more things. I also am thinking about this for a party timeline to keep things moving. I am not 100% sure the party will be at 2 or at 1:30. Still trying to figure that part out. I am thinking 2 might be better since that might be towards the end of nap times.

Birthday Party Timeline: 2pm to 4:30pm
2-2:30: Guests arrive, snacks, mingle free play
2:30-3: CAKE
3-4: Carnival Games, pool for big kids
4-4:30: Opening presents.