Valentine Family/Transcript

Buffy's 10th Birthday
Jo: "The next day, it was Buffy's birthday party, and she was having an American Idol-themed party, complete with a karaoke machine."

[Marc and Nina place rice krispie treats and Jell-O (in star-shaped bites), an American Idol birthday cake, superstar sandwiches, descendant chocolate strawberries, trail mix, pop star punch, fruit and cheese skewers, Diet Coke, Fan-favorite fruit kabobs served with Hawaiian fruit dip, star-shaped pieces of pizza, American Idol cupcakes, and a bowl of Chex mix.]

Nina: "Okay, Buffy. We took care of the refreshments. Would you like to help us with the decorations, the favors and the game set-up?"

Buffy: "Sure."

Marc: "Great."

[Nina, Buffy and Marc put up a banner that reads, "Have a Rockin' 10th Birthday, Buffy!"]

[Marc and Buffy place giant inflatable microphones around the party area]

[Jo steps into the room]

Jo: "What's going on?"

Nina: "Buffy's turning 10 years old today and we're having a birthday party for her."

Jo: "Well, Happy Birthday, Buffy."

[Buffy smiles]

Buffy: "Thanks, Jo-Jo."

[Marc, Nina, Jo and Buffy each create a CD with all of their favorite American Idol songs and artists to play]

[Nina and Jo both tie some American Idol latex balloons around the food and present tables]

Buffy: "My favorite American Idol artists are Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino and Carrie Underwood."

Jo: "I'll go and create a stage for Buffy and the guests to perform."

[Marc and Nina cut out several stars in varying sizes and cover in tin foil. Then they punch holes at the top of the stars and hang them on the ceiling]

[Marc and Nina get out the plates, napkins, and Rock Star Microphone cups and an Electric Guitar piñata]

[Buffy places an American Idol centerpiece in the middle of the table]

Jo: "Okay, once we set up the contestant registration table, we're all set and the party is ready."