And The Winner Is...

Oh, to be nine years old again! To giggle and scream, run and play as if your life depended on it. This weekend we hosted a Kids Choice Awards Slumber Party for my nine year old daughter's birthday. What a total blast!

That is Molly in the middle with the silver glitter sun glasses on her head and the trench coat. Here the girls are enjoying the (sparkling grape juice) Champagne and Pizza reception as they pick out jewelry and shades. Can you see the Orange Carpet in the background? As opposed to the the Oscars' Red Carpet the Kids Choice Awards has an Orange Carpet.

Each of our celebrities was asked to leave their hand prints next to their star on our Walk of Fame. These would be taken home later and hung on bedroom doors I am told.

With all those famous stars on hand security was tight. We used the movie industry giant Little Brother's Security Firm. If you weren't a celebrity you weren't getting through that door. Grandma was even sent through the garage.

Everyone got a chance to walk the Orange Carpet through throngs of screaming fans and paparazzi.

Out of their glamorous paparazzi attire the girls donned fun clothes and shower caps for the beginning of the slime games. Icky green oatmeal played the part of the famous Nickelodeon Green Slime. One of the girls said, "It looks like throw-up." To which we answered, "What do you mean LOOKS LIKE?" Only a nine year old can truly appreciate good bathroom humor.

Let the Slime Games Begin!

Inside for a quick change into PJs, a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday and some birthday cherry pie (b-day girl is not a cake fan) then into the makeshift movie theater (family room converted with a projector) for the 10 second count down to the 2009 Kids Choice Awards. As the winners were announced horns were blown in agreement or a flurry of boos and dissenting comments filled the air. After the awards the girls headed downstairs for some dancing, nail polish and all around goofiness. I think the last head hit the pillow sometime after 1:30am. Whew! What a party!!!

Happy Birthday Molly! May all your dreams come true. You are an amazing person full of joy and compassion. I would proudly call you a friend had I not already been blessed to call you daughter.