The only time my godson, Jonah, isn’t smiling is when he’s asleep, but even then I wonder what baby dreams have him laughing in his slumber. Dressed like a pirate on his first birthday, he greeted every guest with his cheerful mug – a relief for mom and dad, who worked so hard to make his party such a fun one.

Pirate cake pops? Check! Pirate balloons and pinata? Check! Balloon artist, a taco stand, yummy sweets? Check, check and check! Parents dressed up like Captain Hook and Smee from Peter Pan? BIG CHECK!

Happy 1st birthday, Jonah!