my son will be 1 in august 2004, i dont know many kids, but more adults. still, i want this day for him as much as possible. i have no ideas other than an outdoor party, or to rent a place. can u help?

Invitations:
Send horseshoe shaped invitations:
"Yee-Haw ____is celebrating a Birthday. Y'all come on down
for some playing, dancing and good old western Grub!
When the guests arrive, set the mood with a cowboy hat

Decorations:
A basic red and white checkered table cloth cover
the table. Make a centerpiece with a balloon bouquet tied to a toy horse. If possible, give a real horseshoe to every child, attach a balloon to each one and place at their table setting. Instead of streamers, hang easy western stencils. Ropes, hay, saddle and horseshoes add authenticity to the decor. Place the saddle over a bail of hay so that the children can ride an imaginary horse. Don't forget the western music!


Games and Activities
Set up 3-4 "stations" with toys and activities, before the party begins. For example, the children paint glitter glue on Black felt to make Sheriff's stars. Provide a coloring table
with horse or cowboy coloring books. It's quick and easy
to set out several Western themed toys.

Games
You may want to have
two sets, depending on the group size.

Tin can shoot played with empty pop bottles
and a squirt gun.

Place three cans on a bench and take turns with
the water gun.

Pin the Tail on the Horse, the badge on the sheriff....

Have a rope tying contest with licorice or real ropes.

A horse relay with brooms and a challenge course.
Faux Leather Cowboy Vests
You'll need
Brown paper Grocery bags, Markers, scissors
Directions :Cut one side of the bag down the middle
to make vest opening. Cut the bottom enough to fit
a child comfortably around neck and shoulders.
Decorate with markers.


Horseshoe Activity

Treats
Serve up hot dogs, beans, corn on the cob and corn bread.
A bottle of sarsaparilla (root beer) or a Roy Rogers will
quench any cowgirls thirst!
Decorate your cake with Cowboy or horse figures.
I always use or characters. They can be played with
afterwards.

Goodie Bags and Prizes
Cut squares of bandana fabric. Fill the squares and tie all four corners together. Ideas for prizes and Goodies...
-Licorice ropes, western Stickers, hard candies, toy badges
and small western figures

MY DAUGHTER WILL BE 1 IN JUNE I AM GOING TO HAVE IT AT A PARK WITH ONLY CLOSE FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR DECORATING LOTS AND LOTS OF BALLONS AND STREAMERS I HAVE A FRIEND THATS GOING TO MAKE A BIG BANNER THAT SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON IT SO I CAN USE FOR MANY YEARS WERE GOING TO GRILL HOT DOGS AND HAMBURGERS AND LET THE KIDS PALY AT THE PLAY GROUND WELL OPEN PRESENTS AND THATS ABOUT IT SHORT AND SIMPLE YET MEMORABLE I DONT WANT HER TO GET OVER STIMULATED BY LOTS OF PEOPLE