A Pink Birthday

Last weekend we celebrated my mother-in-law's 80th birthday -- with a BIG party! Even at 80 she's a "girly girl" as her granddaughter likes to call her and for a "girly girl" what is better than a very pink girly girl cake!
And to go along with the very pink girly girl cake, you need some very pink girly girl punch!

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.