I want to send out announcements for people who we did not invite that Rylee is turning one. Does anyone have some cute ideas of how to word them and what they sohould say? The only thing that I can think of is: Look who is turning one!!! I want to put more information, but cannot think of anything. I am enclosing a picture magnet of her in each card. TIA for your help and ideas.

By Vicki on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 02:55 pm:

While I really do think this is a cute idea, do you think people will think they need to send either a card or gift for it?? I would kind of wonder that if I were to get one. Maybe you could just send them pictures in a Christmas card??

By Happynerdmom on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 03:00 pm:

I agree with Vicki...I know you don't mean it to be, but it seems like fishing for gifts. I would either wait and put them in Christmas cards, or just send them in a personal card or note, mentioning that you thought they might enjoy her one-year picture. IMO, the people that would appreciate a picture magnet of her probably came to the party.

By Rayanne on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 03:01 pm:

I don't want them to send anything. I just wanted to announce that she was one. We are doing a family portraite for Christmas Cards.

By Vicki on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 03:31 pm:

We realize that you aren't doing this for gifts, but I really do think that is what people will think that you send these to.

By Rayanne on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 03:42 pm:

I guess that you are right. I was thinking about it and it would seem as though I was expecting something. Thanks for letting me know.
What about a poem? I could put that with a christmas card. Now, my problem is I can't think of or find a poem for one year old birthdays.

By Fraggle on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 03:45 pm:

My sister sent out pictures of her son at six months and one year. I don't think she really did anything formal though. Another friend of mine used to send out pictures of her son, too. She would send a card and inside would be a personal note from her telling me what she has been up to and how her son was doing. I never felt obligated to give her son a gift since it was more of just a note to catch up. How many people are you sending pictures to? If it is not too many, then I would just write a little note to each person, so leave the inside of the card blank.

By Emily7 on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 03:46 pm:

In my family people normally take birth, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, & 1 year pictures & mail them out. I don't see don't think it would make people want to send gifts. I would just say something like Our little girl is growing fast...

By Kaye on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 04:14 pm:

When I think announcement, I think wedding and gift. If you wanted to send photos to friends, I would make a real casual card that said, rylee just turned one, thought you might like a photo and leave it at that. It would also be very nice to just add it to your christmas card.

By Kate on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 04:21 pm:

Personally, I don't see a point or a need to announce she's one. Maybe I just don't see it as the big milestone that others do. I would add her picture to your Christmas cards and note her age on it and leave it at that. If I received an announcement saying some baby had turned one, I truly would wonder why the parents were announcing it. If the baby was an important enough part of my life, I would already know this, and probably have acknowledged it myself with a card or gift. If she wasn't an important enough part, I wouldn't be terribly interested in her age. I know that sounds mean, and I don't intend it to. Rylee is adorable and you're understandably proud of her! But the announcement thing just seems odd to me.

By Vicki on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 06:22 pm:

I do see it as a big ,milestone, but really, only to family and close friends who I am sure were invited to the party to celebrate it with her. I agree to just include the photo in your Chirstmas cards with her age noted on the back. I pretty much agree with Kate on this.

By Rayanne on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 10:38 pm:

I understand everyones thought about this and I guess that I do agree. The people that I was going to send one to do not live here, and that is why I did not mail them an invitation, I just thought that they might want something knowing what was up with her. Maybe I will just send a card. I don't know. I am just so excited that she is turning one soon, and I want to spread my joy I guess. I love my daughter and I want the whole world to know. I guess I'm just silly. Oh well, I'll think of something.

By My2cuties on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 11:17 pm:

You are not silly! That is a very big milestone in a babys' life. I think it would be great to give a picture as a reminder that your 1st little girl is now 1 and I am sure that the people that do live far away probably don't get to see her that often and it would be a real treat. I say send the picture and if they send your dd a gift that is fine, it is her birthday after all. Whatever you decide to do I am sure it will be fine, you are her mother and you know your friends and family best.

By Emily7 on Thursday, November 4, 2004 - 01:30 am:

The people you want to send the announcements to are people you would normally send a picture to right?
Well then instead of an anouncement that she is turning 1, just do an update letter mentioning that she is turning one. I think it is wonderful you want to include people that will be unable to attend her party.

By Rayanne on Thursday, November 4, 2004 - 09:38 am:

I think that I am going to send one. I made up a poem, well I found a poem somewhere and put my own stuff, but used the format. I am going to send that along with her picture. This is the poem:

My First Year:

I entered the world on the 23rd of November
One week late, 8pounds 1.9ounces, a day my parents will always remember.

Those first few months I didn’t do much at all
My parents were told, “Enjoy this time while she is small.”

Once I discovered I could scoot around by my own might,
It’s been non-stop action morning ‘till night.

At 4½ months, my first tooth finally broke through,
And it did not put me in a good mood.

On May 24th, I took off crawling across the floor,
With in a few weeks I was pulling up and finally off all fours.

The first time I tried putting one foot in front of the other,
I was 10 months old, and I walked to my mother.

I practiced walking all day and into the night,
And by October 23rd I had at last got it right!

“Ma-Ma”, “Doggie”, & “Duck” are words I now can say,
But “Daddy” is what you will hear most of the day.

As you can see I’ve had a busy year
Hard to believe my 1st birthday is already here.

By Emily7 on Thursday, November 4, 2004 - 09:51 am:

That is very nice Rayanne.

By My2cuties on Thursday, November 4, 2004 - 10:50 am:

That's really sweet and personal, Good thinking!

By Ginny~moderator on Thursday, November 4, 2004 - 11:22 am:

I think since you are sending it to people who can't come because of distance, you should send it. I think the photo in a magnet holder is a great idea, and the poem. You might want to include a photo or two of the party itself with the other people there.

If it were me, I'd do a cover note along the lines of - we're really sorry you couldn't share this day with us but I wanted to send you a souvenier (sp?)