Livee had a monkey-themed birthday party this year because she LOVES monkeys! She has a pink monkey that I picked up in Wal-Mart around Valentine's day this year that she sleeps with. We call it "pink monkey". Very original-I know.
I tried to keep her party low-key, mainly because she's ONLY two...for goodness sakes. Been there, done that---oh, you know... the big party for a two year old who won't remember. It's a bit ridiculous. I invited two of our neighbor's little girls who are around the same age as Livee and our niece Carley Grace. Then, of course, Hayden and our nephew Carson were there. It was nicely rounded out with 6 kids.
First, they painted a "jungle" mural. Then we went ahead and had a snack of cheeze-its and let Livee blow out her candles so we could enjoy her banana monkey cupcakes. After snacking, we had a dance party to one of our favorites, "Five Little Monkeys" by Go Fish, and I told the kids a little story. Then Livee opened her presents and the adults had time to chat. It really was a fun party and not too stressful at all!
