How did you celebrate your child's first birthday?

we had a very lavish first birthday for both our kids, but honestly, i regret it. when your baby is just a year old, it makes no sense to call so many people and celebrate, as it leaves the baby tired and irritated. you too barely get to enjoy anything. for our second baby's first birthday, we did a big celebration because both the babies have the same birthday, though a few years apart. so, it was more a way of inviting friends and family to welcome the new baby :)