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Donte's birthday bash

Published:Sunday | February 17, 2013 | 12:00 AM
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Parish councillor Suzette Brown (left) and public relations manager at the St James Parish Council, Nagra Plunkett, seem very entertained by the magician's performance.
Birthday boy Donte Alexander Smith cuts his cake with Abigail McGann at his third birthday party at the Royal Villas at the Half Moon, A Rock Resort in Montego Bay last Sunday.
From left: Veronica Gonzales with son Luis and daughter Ilianny pose for a family portrait for Outlook.
Andrew Smith did not miss a beat having fun with son Jordane.
Chris Wedderburn and his daughter, Nia-Shea, were out to celebrate with Donte.
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In his first year, he celebrated his birthday at The Palmyra Beach Resort and Spa. His second at Disney World in Florida, and last Sunday, he celebrated his third birthday in style at the Royal Villas at Half Moon, A Rock Resort.

'Guitarist' and 'Drummer' Donte Alexander Smith and mother Dacia hosted 70 guests, including his classmates in what could easily be tagged 'Jamming' for the boy whose favourite artiste is late reggae superstar Bob Marley.

Yes, baby Donte jammed with Half Moon's 'Anancy', renowned magician Kemarsh Dodd, and clown Jermaine Williams, taking his peers Abigail McGann, Nia-Shae Wedderburn, David Brown, Jordane Smith, Maurice Whittingham, Savannah Casserly and Alex Moon to the apex.

The ocean was the backdrop for the birthday of the toddler who is adored by his many 'aunties' - Odette Dyer, Metty Scarlett Jones, Dollis Campbell, Suzette Brown, Veronica Gonsalez and godmothers Joy Clark and Winsome Henry.

He is also the apple of the eyes of his uncle Luis Gonzales and best friend Aceion Cunningham.

His mother, Dacia, was thrilled with the end result. "We could not have done this year's celebration the way we did without the fantastic and affable staff at Villa 54 at Half Moon, as well as the attentive and always available Resident Manager Andrea Clarke," she gushed.

Outlook brings you highlights of Donte's birthday celebration!

Photos by Janet Silvera