6-19-10 Eliana blows kisses to her adoring fans
Friends:
This past weekend, we celebrated Eliana’s 10th birthday in grand style by throwing her a “Hooray for Hollywood” party complete with a limousine ride to and from the movie theater!
6-19-10 The starlets inside the limousine on the way to their movie premiere
When Eliana’s friends arrived, they were escorted inside the gala but first had to pose for pictures on the red carpet.
6-19-10 Eliana and her friend, Breanne, pose on the red carpet
Inside, the house was adorned with Hollywood-themed decorations. The custom sign was ordered from Shindigz.com, where I purchased many of the party accessories including the red carpet, the Golden Star awards, the Hollywood Walk of Fame stars, the director’s clap boards, and the partyware.
6-19-10 Eliana's Hooray for Hollywood birthday sign
Check out the beautiful table!
6-19-10 Eliana's Hooray for Hollywood birthday table
Here is a close-up of the individual place setting.
6-19-10 The individual place setting
When the girls entered the house, they had to stop to sign the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Each girl signed her own star.
6-19-10 Josie Parr signs her Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Of course, Eliana the birthday star, had to sign the Hollywood Walk of Fame too!
6-19-10 Eliana Marisol signs the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The girls were ushered into a seating area and we held the Golden Star Awards Ceremony (our version of the “Oscars”). Each girl won Best Actress in a different film category: sci-fi, action, comedy, drama, musical, and best actress in the motion picture of the year.
6-19-10 The Hollywood starlets with their 2010 Golden Star Awards
Of course, Eliana won the “big” award. 
6-19-10 Eliana wins Best Actress in the 2010 Motion Picture of the Year
After the awards ceremony, we sang “Happy Birthday” to the star of the evening. Look at her gorgeous cake! It was made by Lana & Dana, a sister team that makes phenomenal cakes.
6-19-10 Eliana's gorgeous Hooray for Hollywood cake
Eliana makes her wish and blows!
6-19-10 Eliana blows the candles on her cake
The highlight of the party for the girls was the limousine ride to and from the movie theater. None of them had been inside a limo and it was quite a thrill!
6-19-10 The starlets in front of their super stretch limo!
When they emerged from the limo, the paparazzi (the girls’ parents) were waiting to snap pictures. The girls even had to sign autographs!
6-19-10 Eliana signs an autograph for an adoring fan at the movie theater
We had reserved seating at the AMC Palace 16 movie theater to see Toy Story 3 in 3D. A whole row of seats were reserved for us! After the wonderful movie, it was time for the limo to pick up the girls. Inside, we held a toast for the birthday star, Eliana.
6-19-10 The girls toast with champagne inside the limo
We didn’t expect the surprise visit from Lady Gaga!
6-19-10 Lady Gaga makes an end-of-the-night surprise appearance at the party
The night ended with a sleepover. After the girls ate cake and Eliana opened her presents, the little starlets settled in and watched Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Happy 10th Birthday, Eliana!
6-19-10 Hooray for Hollywood! Eliana is wearing a replica of Marilyn Monroe's dress in Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend number in the movie, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Hooray for Hollywood!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
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