But, alas, the party wasn't just about cake and punch -- but about a light luncheon for the guests. Many of whom traveled from afar to help our "girl" celebrate this very special birthday.
Slices of ham and cranberry mustard. Slices of turkey breast with pesto mayonnaise. To be put between the little rolls for mini sandwiches.
And salads. A corn salad with red and green peppers and red onion and a vinaigrette and an old favorite pasta salad with cucumber, green pepper, green onion and pimiento and a sweet dressing. For the granddaughter, pickles!
We were pleased that over 40 friends and relatives came by to drop off a card (and some even a present) and visit with our birthday girl. It was a grand afternoon -- especially for the honoree!
It's Pink Saturday. So please join Beverly at How Sweet The Sound to see the other pinks for this Saturday. It's my first time and I'm excited to participate.

57 comments:
Pink makes anything good in my book! Oh how I wish I could come to your cooking class you have on the sidebar there...I just got one of those pans for Christmas.
Holly
Hi Martha,
Just wanted to stop by and thank you for dropping by at A Petite Cottage and for your comment. I do hope you enjoyed your visit and that you will come and visit again soon. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Pink Satruday! By the way....cute pink cake...I LOVE PINK...Sounds like the birthday girl and everyone had a great time. Happy Belated Birthday to her.
Smiles,
♥Ana~A Petite Cottage
What a wonderful party! I love the pink cake and punch. What a lovely way to honor your husband's Mother!
Francie
Everything looks so delicious. The cake is wonderful-- so very pink.
all girly-girl just the way we girly-girls adore it, no matter our age!!! you're good mommy....
She must have loved it! Beautifully done as always, Martha. Happy Birthday to your beloved mother-in-law
What do you put in your pink punch?
Love that beautiful pink cake! Happy Birthday to the "girly girly"!
Hugs,
Jacalyn
Welcome and happy pink Saturday. What a lovely party that was.
Have a nice day
Riet, The Netherlands
I just love that pink cake and punch how sweet for the 80 year old, sounds like a great party and good to see you posting with Pink Saturday. Nan
What a gorgeous pink cake. The entire table setting looks wonderful. Now I'm hungry all over again.
what a stunning cake and the food looks delicious happy pink saturday
Welcome to Pink Saturday! I love your header! Is that your house?
A happy and pink birthday wish goes out to your Mother-In-Law! Yummy! I can't sleep and it is the wee hours of the morning and your food looks soooooo good! Now I am hungry. The cake is certainly a "girly-girl" creation. Do you have any delicious left-overs?
I noticed on your side bar that you are teaching a class in Epelskivers. Have fun! I'm sure your class will love them. I do! I would love you to post about making them and give some great sweet and savory fillings (HINT)!
More commenting about food- Goodness!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Yvonne
Welcome to Pink Saturday - that cake looks delcious but also too beautiful to cut!!! take care, Judyx
What a beautiful and special birthday celebration. Welcome to Pink Saturday! ♥
Mmmm, what a yummy, gorgeousy pink cake. Many happy returns to your MIL for her special birthday.
... and a happy pink saturday to you Martha - have a lovely week.
ciao for now,
Elena :)
Everything looks so delicious.
Happy pink saturday!!!
What a gorgeous pink cake! HPS
Happy Birthday! That is wonderful looking birthday cake!!
Quiltworks!
Oh how very special for Lucille! Happy Pink Saturday :)
Martha,
I Love,Love,Love the Cake!I am a Girly-Girl! I would love that Yummy Pink cake on my Birthday! Thank You for sharing your wonderful Pinks!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Have A Great Day!
Jennifer
Livin' With Hoosiers
Hi Martha,
A pretty pink birthday cake! Everything is so girly; love it! Happy Belated Birthday to the Birthday girl. And a Happy Pink Saturday to you!
Blessings,
Sandi
Another 'January Gal' with a beautiful Pink Cake. Congrats to your MIL on 80 years young. I'm a January Gal and have been having a BlogginBirthday Party all this week. I hope you'll come by for some special Texas Chocolate Cake and enjoy the party. Thanks for sharing yours and Happy Pink Saturday...Sue
How absolutely beautiful. I hope when I am 80 someone has a party like this for me☺ Welcome to Pink Saturday!
What a wonderful post! I'm sure she was just delighted to see everyone! Looks like a wonderful time as all events are at Linderhof!
Warmly,
Nancy
Happy Belated Birthday to your MIL. What a wonderful spread of food and PINK.
That looks like it was the perfect birthday celebration. I bet that cake was as good as it looks, Happy Pink Saturday, Char
A pink cake is good for a girl of any age! Happy Pink Saturday!
That is a beautiful pink cake! Happy 80th Birthday to the MIL!
~Liz
Martha.....That was so nice of you to host an "80"the birthday for your MIL. The 'pink' cake is beautiful as is your table.
You sure are one busy lady. :-)
Oh Martha Sweetie...
Welcome to Pink Saturday and hope your day is wonderful so far. We are so thrilled to have you join us.
Everything looked so beautiful for the 80th birthday party. What a wonderful day to treasure. Made me hungry just browsing. You pics are just beautiful.
Have a beautiful Saturday sweetie, and country hugs from Phoenix. Sherry
What a fabulous pink party! That cake is almost too pretty to eat. Wish Lucille a happy birthday for me!
What a lovely - and delicious looking! - luncheon party!
Love that pink cake and punch!
Welcome to Pink Saturdays!
HaPpY PiNk SaTuRdAy!
What a lovely party for her 80th birthday. The cake is lovely. Welcome to Pink Saturday.
welcome to Pink Saturday! how delightful! I hope when I get to 80 someone will make me a beautiful pink birthday cake! wonderful!
blessings. Dixie
Well, Happy Birthday to Lucille!.. and a big WELCOME to you, Martha, as you join the fun for Pink Saturday! ~tina
Hey there - I'm so glad you are taking part in PS! What a wonderful party you MIL had. That cake is fabulous. I hope a great time was had by all. Happy Pink Saturday!
xo
Claudia
Looks your you did a super job for your mother-in-law. It is wonderful you have a great relationship. Tell her she joined my club, as I am too 80 and still going strong. Stay active and stay girly.
What a beautiful cake! and punch! and food! I know she had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing!
Oooo,yummmmmm at all the wonderful food. And the sweet girly girls birthday cake is just beautiful. Happy Birthday to her, tho it is belated...and welcome to Pink Saturday. This is such a great group of ladies, you will love it here.
What a lovely party. Your mother-in-law is one lucky "girly girl." Welcome! And happy pink Saturday!
I LOVE the girly party! Happy Birthday to your MIL! Happy PINK Saturday!!!
Welcome to PINK Saturday! What a gorgeous cake and a beautiful lunch for celebrating!!! Thanks so much for sharing and enjoy this wonderful PINK Saturday!
Martha, this looks like such a festive event! Love all the girly girl goodies. I also wish your mother a belated Happy Birthday! We celebrated my MIL's 80th in August.
Glad you joined us for Pink Saturday. Hope you'll join us again.
Happy Pink Saturday to you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Just wanted to drop by and say thanks for visiting A Doctor in the House. I appreciate your comment. I hope you enjoyed your visit and will stop back by. Love that pink punch of yours. Wish you'd share the recipe. It's my first pink Saturday too. Have a great weekend and a Happy Pink Satruday!
Tammy
Yummy! Everything you posted looks delicious!
I had to come back and say, "YOUR HOUSE is so lovely!"
Everything looks so yummy and the PINK cake is wonderful! Happy, Happy Birthday to your mother-in-law!! Warm hugs, Esther
What an extra special celebration. Everything looks so beautiful, especially the cake - Happy Pink Saturday and have a wonderful new week.
Welcome to pink Saturday!!
I love the pink cake for you MIL!!
Beautiful!!!
Jenn~
This looks like a wonderful celebration. How fortunate you are to still have family members from the last generation... Nancy
More power to "Girly Girl"
ENJOYED all the BEAUTIFUL PINK!
~ Jany ~
Don't forget to "Look in the Nook"
What a party! The cake is so pretty! Her grandchildren must adore their grandma (who seems to be very young at heart) very much :-)
Happy 1st Pink Saturday!
Mizpah,
Li
Awww, Happy Birthday Lucille! What a gorgeous cake and I can just about taste that frothy pink punch. You and your daughter did a great job for your M-I-L. Happy Pink Saturday~
Welcome to Pink Saturday! It looks like a delightful pink girly girl party. Happy Birthday to the birthday girl and happy pink!
Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Martha. I am glad you decided to participate.
What a wonderful party for the birthday girl. My mother had cupcakes iced in pink for her 80th birthday.
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