Chase’s “You Are My Sunshine” Themed First Birthday Party Recipe

I initially wasn’t sure I wanted to throw a first birthday party for Chase. I figured he wouldn’t remember the party and without family in the area, I wasn’t sure it was something I wanted to do. Then my mom and sister asked me about dates for a party and expressed interest in driving up to Charlotte to celebrate Chase’s special day with us. That was all the encouragement I needed and the wheels started spinning as I brainstormed themes for Chase’s first birthday I waffled back and forth between dinosaurs (because we call Chase our little pterodactyl thanks to his high-pitched baby squeals) or a “You Are My Sunshine” theme which hit close to my heart since that is the song I sing to Chase to settle him at (For those who asked,…