I remember when my kids were young, I loved their birthday parties and wanted to capture every moment. Often though, it wasnt until after the party was over that I realized I only took a few photos and that I didnt save any of the extra invitations.
Knowing in advance that youll want to make a scrapbook of your childs party, you can save items such as the guest list, the invitations and any greeting cards the child gets in the mail. All of these can be added to the scrapbook.
Consider taking a photo of each guest as they arrive. This photo can be with or without your own birthday child. If you are not using a digital camera, consider having 3 sets of photos printed. Set one is for the scrapbook you are making of the party. Set two is to send to each guests parents, and set three is to put away for when your child is older and wants their own set of photos of their first 20 years of life.
When its time to open presents, in addition to taking photos, save the cards that come with the gifts. These make wonderful additions the scrapbook. Often, at younger ages, children make their own cards, and they are truly too precious to throw out. Add them to your...