1st Birthday Parties are freaking expensive!

Family,

Well, in less than 72 hours, my first born son will turn one year old. It is an extremely joyous occasion in my household and I have reluctantly with my son's mom that we will have a party for him.

Rather than do the pre-packaged party at some Chuck E Cheese-ish place, we decide to do a party at our townhouse community's clubhouse.

This is for 50 people, 16 kids....

Food - $400

Decorations - -$150

Snacks and Soda - $60
Rental of Clubhouse - $650 - price includes deposit. (We'll get $300 back)

My son's b'day outfit - $30

Cake - $35

Goody bags - $30

Entertainment - $50

All in all we are spending well over a$1200 for a regular party!!

Why am I saying all of this? I was just surprised that something that I thought was cheaper, turned out to be the more expensive option. House parties are freaking expensive!! LOL!!

In any case, it's my son. I don't mind spending the money. BTW...the theme of his party is "Cars!"

One - Cap-D