In a world of increasingly over-the-top celebrity kid birthday parties, people are loving how "simple" and normal Tia Mowry 's celebration for her 8-year-old daughter was. Tia threw her daughter, Cairo — whom she shares with her ex-husband Cory Hardrict — a "safari-themed petting zoo party," because, as she explained on Instagram , she is "OBSESSED with animals and insisted on it." The intimate celebration appeared to take place in Tia's backyard, which features lush greenery, a pool, and a jacuzzi. The outdoor fireplace served as the centerpiece of the decor, featuring a green "Happy Birthday " banner adorned with jungle animals, giant balloons spelling out Cairo's name, a gold number eight balloon, and a collection of green, beige, and animal-print balloons. Several picnic tables were set up throughout the yard, along with a wooden table stocked with fruit, pizza, and juice boxes served on safari-themed tableware. Some of the kids were also pictured wearing animal masks.…