In recrption I told dd she could invite a few friends to soft play for her birthday. She went to alot of class parties after this (November birthday) so this year in year one I have booked a class party. She also wanted to invite some friends from the class next door but I had to say no as it would of been too many people :( do people have class parties every year? Or can you have one once and then go back to small parties? I didn't realise how much the cost is adding up, I can't afford this every year! But would feel bad if people wondered why they were not invited next year. I wish I had stuck to a small party!