Lala Kent celebrates her daughter Ocean’s 1st birthday.Photo: Jessica Czarnecki

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Lala Kent’s daughter, Ocean, celebrated her first birthday a little early with the help of family and friends!

TheVanderpump Rulesstar, 31, kicked off the milestone event with a party to complement her daughter’s unique name ahead of her actual birthday, which falls on March 15.

Former and current costars, includingBrittany CartwrightandScheana Shay, came together with their babies in tow to celebrate the occasion on Saturday, which took place in Cartwright and husbandJax Taylor’s backyard.

Lala Kent and Brittany Cartwright chat with their babies in tow at Ocean’s 1st birthday.Jessica Czarnecki

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“Ocean turning one is bittersweet,” the proud mom tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone, but to see these little milestones happening in the past year has been beautiful to watch.”

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Dressed in a purple mermaid costume for most of the day, Ocean was smiling the entire time as she and her friends hit the ball pit, jumped in a white bounce house, and enjoyed special custom treats.

The ocean-themed decor at Lala Kent’s daughter Ocean’s 1st birthday.Jessica Czarnecki

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The pastel-colored table for her friends to dine at was also decked out with customized straws, cups, and sunglasses with seashells on them.

Guests took home customized gifts from Lala Kent’s daughter’s birthday.Jessica Czarnecki

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“The best moment was singing happy birthday and watching her smash her cake,” Kent shares with PEOPLE. “It was a birthday that was full of so much love.”

Lala Kent poses with her daughter Ocean as she smashes her cake.Jessica Czarnecki

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Although Ocean’s father and Kent’s ex, Randall Emmett, wasn’t present for the birthday party, it was still an incredibly special day for the tiny tot and her mom.

Lala Kent’s daughter Ocean plays with her Vanderpump Rules' co-stars babies.Jessica Czarnecki

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“Ocean had the best time,” Kent tells PEOPLE. “The parents had the best time. It was an amazing first birthday party.”

source: people.com