How much do you spend on a 1st birthday

[JellyBean]

For DS's 1st birthday we got him some 'essentials' - clothing etc that he needed and that no-one else would buy.
Probably spent about $50..... Family spoilt him rotten with the toys, which he barely glanced at. He spent the whole day besotted with a balloon.
DS wont be getting a party until he is at least 5. Nothing against parties, but personally i don't think it is worth the effort when they are so young - don't think they can really appreciate it iykwim?
For his 1st and 2nd b'day we just had immediate family from mine and DH's sides, so DS had his cousins to play with, but no friends. We ordered a whole heap of pizzas and sat on a picnic rug in the park. The hardest thing I did was make a cake. We had no lollies, party-food etc as he is not allowed that yet so there was no point tempting him! All the mess went in the bin (disposable plates etc) and we had a clean house to come home to.

But hey, if you are keen on a party then go for it. I look forward to going all out for party-mode in future (i think...)