It’s only been a week, but it feels like it’s been forever since I’ve updated.  With 2-1/2 weeks before Baby Champuru’s first birthday bash, I’ve been busy planning and preparing.  After the party, I’ll likely do a blog series on party planning.  I’d like to keep it a low-key gathering, but somehow things like this can easily get blown out of proportion – and EXPEN$IVE! I’m trying to scale things back now, but I’m hoping it won’t be too mellow that the kids in attendance will be bored.  I’ll do an “after action report” and share the pitfalls with you. What worked, what didn’t.  Maybe it’ll help someone in the future with their party planning?