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Reagan turned four yesterday and we had a few of her friends and their families over to celebrate. I usually start planning the kids birthday parties weeks in advance. Although I did manage to get invitations out a week in advance I planned the party in one day. (Birthdays in December--NOT a good plan!) The night before I decided to go with a monkey theme. I knew I already had a poster with Boots the Monkey on it for a "Pin the boot on Boots" game. Then the next day I started planning games, cleaning the house which was a disaster, and baking cakes. Apparently, I can plan a party in one day! The kids played some cute monkey themed games that Geoff and Rachael helped run, danced to some monkey music and had monkey cake. 
Here is the monkey cake. Reagan saw it after she got up from her nap. She absolutely loved it! She grabbed a stool and just sat and stared at it. In fact, I turned the TV on for her later and she got bored and went back to the stool and stared at it some more. 
Since we had quite a few people coming I also made a grown up cake. This cake may not have looked as cute but it sure tasted great. My favorite chocolate cake recipe with almond buttercream frosting on the outside and chocolate buttercream on the inside. 
It took Reagan quite a few blows to get the candles blown out. Good thing because I am a horrible photographer and all of the other pictures were out of focus. It was a great party and I am so glad that Reagan and her friends had a great time at the party. We sure love Reagan!
Here is the monkey cake. Reagan saw it after she got up from her nap. She absolutely loved it! She grabbed a stool and just sat and stared at it. In fact, I turned the TV on for her later and she got bored and went back to the stool and stared at it some more. 
Since we had quite a few people coming I also made a grown up cake. This cake may not have looked as cute but it sure tasted great. My favorite chocolate cake recipe with almond buttercream frosting on the outside and chocolate buttercream on the inside. 
It took Reagan quite a few blows to get the candles blown out. Good thing because I am a horrible photographer and all of the other pictures were out of focus. It was a great party and I am so glad that Reagan and her friends had a great time at the party. We sure love Reagan! 
