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You also want to create a guest list and send invitations during this first stage on the birthday party checklist. Of course you need to find a good day and time for the occasion before sending the invites. Yes, I did send invitations once without adding the minor details of when, where and what time. It can happen.

If you are shopping online or from a catalogue, make sure that you do so during this first stage. Nothing is worse than receiving the party supplies the day after the event. This is only the first step, but after these items are checked off on you birthday party checklist, you are well on your way to having a great time.

Once you have found your baby sitter you may find yourself questioning your decision. Is the person too inexperienced? Is my child getting the right kind of care? Does this person really care about my child’s well-being? These are all valid questions. There are a few signs that your baby sitter is not top choice.

Watch your child’s behavior. Does your child cry or get unreasonably upset when the baby sitter arrives? Is your child way too eager for your return? We all know that most children are excited to see you but if your child is staring out of the window or standing by the door after you have been away for over an hour, it is time to consider finding a new baby sitter.

I was one of those moms who wanted to be surprised and my sister was stuck with the daunting task of creating an atmosphere that was unisex. She chose to decorate using a duck theme. This worked so well and I think that the decorations were appropriate for any baby. You can’t go wrong with little yellow ducks.

She had the yellow icons all over the place and she even included instructions for the guests to bring something duck-related as a gift. Now I have a wonderful collection of ducks for my daughter. She has ducks on everything from her bedding to her sip cups. The beauty of it is that she absolutely loves them.

Her next challenge was coming up with interesting favors for the guests as well. My sister decided to keep the yellow theme going even for the favors. The baby shower party supplies included unusual and innovative gifts for the guests. My sister used empty baby food jars as candle holders. Each guest received a homemade yellow candle in a baby food jar. The guests burned the candles on my daughter’s birthday. This began a new and wonderful tradition among family and friends.

I decided to let my friend, the Internet, intervene and I was not disappointed. In no time at all I found Images by Ellyn. This company produces baby picture frames designed specifically for ultrasound images. After just a few clicks and one tough decision, I was on my way to receiving a keepsake that I will treasure always.

The baby picture frames are constructed of wood. They are durable and they suit any décor. The sonogram image is protected by a special backing and a glass surface on the face of the image and the opening of the frame is the perfect size for a sonogram image. You don’t need to crop or enlarge the ultrasound print to accommodate these baby picture frames.

The only thing that was difficult about the task was deciding which words to choose for the item. There are a number of sentimental statements that are available for the baby picture frames. The little note of sentiment is the perfect touch for the keepsake. I will always cherish my baby’s very first photo.