Emily and Mark, new parents, are settling into their suburban house with their gorgeous infant child, Max. Their days are filled with the typical joys and trials of parenthood, but one morning presents an unexpected and uplifting event.Emily is preparing for a big meeting, carefully selecting her clothes and slipping into her favorite pair of high heels. As she turns her back for a brief moment, curious little Max crawls over to the shoes, intrigued by their bright color and shining surface.

With his little hands, he begins to play with them, inadvertently leaving drool and baby food smudges everywhere. Emily’s initial emotion as she looks back and sees the mess is frustration. She exclaims, “Oh, Max, what have you done?” But before she can become irritated, Max looks up at her with huge, innocent eyes and bursts out in the most contagious, uncontrollable laughing.

His chuckles are so pure and joyous that Emily can’t help but join in, and her frustration fades away.When Mark hears the ruckus, he enters the room and witnesses the funny sight. He hurriedly gets his phone to photograph the event, knowing that it will be a memory they will cherish for a lifetime. Max’s laughter permeates the home, and the three of them soon begin laughing together.

Emily decides to change her shoes, realizing that such occasions are considerably more essential than any meeting. The video of Max’s wild laughing at the messed-up shoes becomes a family favorite and even goes global when posted online, bringing joy to everyone who sees it. As Max grows, the family continues to create and appreciate these spontaneous, wonderful moments, knowing that it is the basic, daily experiences that provide the greatest joy. Their strong family tie is built on the laughing and love they share, which reminds them to find comedy and delight in the simple things.