We may still be in the midst of a pandemic, but Gogglebox couple Matty and Sarah Marie Fahd made sure their son Malik had the best possible first birthday this weekend.
The proud parents, who tied the knot in 2018, treated their son to an extravagant jungle-themed bonanza complete with balloons, fake animals and not one but two mouth-watering cakes.
Whilst mum Sarah Marie looked glamorous and dressed for the theme in a leopard-print dress, dad Matty wore a striped shirt and hat.
But it was little Malik’s safari themed get-up complete with a hat and toy camera that made him best dressed of the day!
Matty’s mum Gilda Fahd shared a candid video of the celebrations on Instagram, and we’re wishing we were invited after watching it!
“Happy1st birthday to our adorable Malik who brings us so much joy teta loves you 💋💋💋💋#blessed🙏 #1stbirthdayparty #fun#grandsonlove💙,” she captioned the clip.
Malik was also treated to a smash cake and Matty couldn’t help but share a photo and video of his son making a gloriously sweet mess.
“Literally the best day of his life. Over and out from Malik’s wild jungle party,” Matty captioned the post.
Both parents shared their own heartfelt messages in honour of Malik’s first birthday ahead of the party.
To make matters sweeter, Malik also shares his birthday with BFF and “big brother”, Bane the three-year-old bulldog.
“How are you already 1 years old! Time has flown faster than i care to admit. You make me so proud to be your mother and i wish you all the happiness in the world my beautiful baby boy Malik. A BIG happy first birthday and let’s also not forget his BFF @bane_tha_bully who shares his birthday with Malik and is turning 3! Happy birthday Malik and Bane xoxoxo” Sarah-Marie captioned a selection of photos of Malik over the past year.
Meanwhile Matty shared his own selection of photos, telling his baby boy that he’s “already so proud” of him.
“Happy 1st birthday my son,” Matty penned.
“You’re more powerful than you know Malik, you have brought joy and happiness to our family in the most uncertain of times. I’m already so proud of you. Papa loves you habibi.”
He also shared a cute post dedicated to Bane as well penning: “I didn’t forget about you boofhead @bane_tha_bully. Happy 3rd birthday big boy, thanks for the being the best big bro, Malik could ask for.”