rebecca, first birthday party

The invitation, photo courtesy of James. Thanks mate!

Bedtime, in her little cow sleepysuit

Jack tests the jelly. Taken mere seconds before his hands slipped and he got the bowl stuck on his head

Well accustomed to the glare of the camera, Rebecca puts on her best smile, while in the background her mum slumps on the sofa after a gruelling bike ride.

Dressed up for her party...

...at the ethereal, pre-chocolate-smeared stage

Helping blow up the balloons. Or trying to deflate them

First attempt at a plié, we think

Rebecca's friend Isla

With her friend Kirsty

Not at all sure about this wobbly orange stuff...

Who are all these people and what are they doing in my house?

Auntie Scarlet!

How to ensure your baby has a great party: feed her chocolate cake for the first time, then wind her up

A post-wind-up quiet moment with Daddy

With her friend Robert

She does this with Mummy and Daddy's phone too.

They're coming for me! Quick, eat all the chocolate cake!

Ten-year-old Charlotte helpfully runs the crèche

Child labour laws? What child labour laws?