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A Late October First Birthday Celebration

·Los Angeles, California·#family#celebration#autumn#birthday-party#toddlers
A smiling child holds a boxed green dog plush toy, with a mirror and birthday decor in the background.

We celebrated a first birthday in late October 2019. The party took place on a wooden deck in the backyard, under a clear, sunny sky during that late afternoon golden hour. Family gathered around to watch the gift opening.

My dad wore a festive jack-o'-lantern shirt for the occasion. The presents were a hit, especially a new green 'My Pal Scout' toy that got a big smile. We all gathered on the deck, and I tried to capture a few photos of the moment.

The main event was the cake. We set up two high chairs side-by-side, decorated with star banners and a big bunch of balloons. Each of the kids got their own little cake to do with as they pleased.

One cake was bright blue, the other was a fuzzy-looking green monster. It didn't take long for them to get their hands into the frosting. It was a perfectly messy and happy way to mark the milestone.

Three people on a wooden deck; one man in a jack-o'-lantern shirt points, another holds a child opening a "Happy Birthday" bag.A person holding a child opens a "Happy Birthday!" gift on a deck, with others present and houses in the background.A person photographs a woman holding a child next to a gift bag and three dogs on a wooden deck outdoors.Two toddlers in high chairs on a deck with monster cakes, balloons, and an outdoor background.Two young children sit in high chairs on a deck, with monster-themed cakes and balloons beside them.Two children sit in high chairs with monster cakes and balloons on a wooden deck outdoors.Two toddlers sit in decorated high chairs on a deck with monster cakes and balloons.Two children in high chairs on a deck with monster cakes and colorful balloons; one child has blue frosting.

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