C.M.
My oldest has a summer birthday and for her first, we went to a park. I made cupcakes and everyone met at a park by where we lived. The adults sat and talked while the kids got to run and play. We opened presents there and everything. It was nice and relaxing but still had all the picture moments that you could ask for at a 1st birthday. Don't do anything too big because she won't remember it anyway. Save the big parties for when she is older.