Saturday, September 13, 2008

Pink Birthday Party ~ Summer's Last Hoo-Raa!



Labor Day Weekend, we hosted a cook-out to celebrate Ashley's 15th Birthday, at the Lake House.

Her Birthday Party Theme ....PINK!

Which worked out well...producing a PINK POST event to share for PINK SATURDAY,
hosted by Beverly, at How Sweet the Sound.

Visit Beverly and the other contributors, for more "sweet Pinkness!"
Ashley made her Happy Birthday Banner in the first picture, out of various PINK patterned paper!
She also decorated her own cake, icing it PINK and adding white polka dots!

In keeping with the PINK theme, we had PINK strawberry donuts and PINK strawberry Whoppers, along with PINK party paper goods.


ONE of our grill masters, Josh! Actually, he was the gofer! :)


Food Galore...




The Birthday Girl blowing out her candles!

And then everyone hit the water, to enjoy the last of the summer fun!

Ashley & David tubing....

Josh & David, The Boat Captain and His Skipper!


Such Concentration...


Due to his arm injury, this was the first time David was able to tube this Summer!

Check out his facial expressions in the next 3 picture! LOL!



He was one happy kid!

I took the picture below a few days before the party! I was doing some cleaning, and the kids called me to come quick with my camera, we had a visitor!
We are not far South enough for him to be PINK! :)

Picture Perfect Summer Day!

Sunset over the Lake


~Thanks Alan H. for providing the great pictures!~

Praying for a hedge of protection around those facing Ike! ~Rhonda

54 comments:

The Berry's Patch said...

Perfect birthday party for Pink Saturday. The food looks yummy! And the cake...oh how I love birthday cake! Happy Birthday Ashley!

Joy said...

Looks like Ashley had a fantastic day.

Your fall decorations are wonderful, especially the white pumpkin topiaries. And the spray paint projects look GREAT!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bee Haven Bev said...

Beautiful pink party...great cake!

One Shabby Old House said...

Darling cake! Happy belated birthday to Ashley and Happy Pink Saturday.
Hope you will visit me
Becky

Preppy Mama said...

What a great party idea! I love pink, but I have to ask about the strawberry doughnuts...did you make them? They look divine!!!

Darlene said...

LOVE the pink party...it looks like everyone had a blast!!!

Hope you have a great Pink Saturday!

Dawn said...

It's been a while since I've been able to host a pink birthday. Your pink party looks great. How much fun! I'm glad to hear that David could get some water fun in before the summer was over.

take care,
Dawn

mysteryhistorymom said...

Ashley did an amazing job on the banner and cake! What a fun birthday! Pink is the best.:-) Lori

Nancy Rosalina said...

Rhonda, Looks like Ashley had a great day! Tell her I think that cake is just Too Cute...she did a fantastic job! I bet it tasted good too! Y'all have a great day. Nancy

Nancy Rosalina said...

It's me again...I have never seen strawberry donuts....did you make them or where did you get them...I bet those are delish!!!! nancy

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Rhonda. And, a happy belated pink birthday to Ashley. Fifteen - what a magical age.

The birthday party looks fantastic. The pink donuts are too fun!

Good for David. I'm glad he is doing well, and that he got in some fun.

duchess said...

Glad she had a good time.
Beautiful pictures.

SmilingSally said...

What a nice pink party! And, I especially like the tilt of that birthday girl's chin.

But, the visitor is an egret, not a flamingo. I get plenty of egrets in my yard; they come in a flock--a pretty sight to see.

Amelia said...

Ashley is such a pretty young lady...I bet you are so proud of her (and the other ones also).

Take care and laugh a lot today.

Amelia

Deb said...

Hi Rhonda! Happy Birthday Ashley!!!! You are quite a cake decorator, it's beautiful, I never seen one like that before. Great Job! The food looks great, make me want to pull up a chair. I looks like a fun filled Birthday celebration. Deb

bj said...

Wonderful...wonderful pink birthday party. It looks as if everyone had a blast at the lake.
love, bj

onlymehere said...

I totally love how Ashley decorated her cake. She's such a cute, cute girl! I see both you and Kevin in her but mostly you. It looks like everyone had so much fun too. I haven't been tubing in umpteen million years but I do so love the water and it looked like tons of fun! It probably hard to get David out of the water since he hadn't been able to go all summer. Oh, also, I think I noticed a batch of your eclairs on the table too! They are so yummy, I think I'll make some for dessert tomorrow!

Kellie said...

Great PINK birthday!!! Loved all of the pics. Glad she had a great day. :)

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Rhonda how fun!!! I love that cake it turned out so cute, and how perfect for the post today!
Have a lovely weekend!
Debbie

Picket said...

Great party girl and she did beautiful on her birthday cake! Happy belated birthday to her! Ohhh it was great to see pics of your kids on the water..I remember when mine were younger and how they loved to go tubing and swimming and jumping in the lake from tall rope swings...ohhh my word! lol Now it is twice a funny to be with them all and watch all these grown kids take over the 'toys' from the grandkids! lol I saw that gorgeous tassel you made...oh girl I want to get one of those from you when you start selling...it will look great in my house! have a great weekend sweetie and stay safe!

Michele said...

Good morning Rhonda...all your pictures are just awesome! And your food table...yummy! Ashley's birthday cake turned out too cute!

Have a great weekend!

Hugz,
Michele

Virginia said...

Beautiful Pink Saturday and wonderful pictures. Happy Belated Birthday! to Ashley.
Blessings, Virginia

Monogram Queen said...

Looks like a WONDERFUL time and do love me some Pink!!!

Glennis said...

Looks like your family had a wonderful time. Happy Birthday to Ashley and how great that David can go tubing again.

Beautiful birthday cake. Happy Pinkness to you.

Unknown said...

So much fun!! Those are great pictures! Thanks for sharing the pink summer fun with us. Have a wonderful weekend!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Looks like it really was fun! Great summer pics!!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

What a lovely PINK party your daughter had. Kids sure grow up quickly. Love your visitor too!!
and the very sweet pumpkin favors.Computer is working today.
Have a great weekend. I think it would be very nice to live on a lake :)
Wamrly,Deb

Anonymous said...

Perfect Pink Birthday. The cake is lovely. I would love to make a pink banner.

Grandma Faith said...

What a wonderful birthday! Your family looks so happy. It's what your music is all about. God Bless You.

Anonymous said...

Looks like a fabulous party celebration you all had. What a great cake!!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MAY ALL YOUR DAYS BE BRIGHT AND CHEERY LIKE PINK!!!!
love the song by david also gaithers are one of my favorite groups.....

Justabeachkat said...

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY!

Great photos. Looks like a fun day.

Hugs!
Kat

(Sorry I haven't been by in awhile...I've been up to my ears with stuff I'm getting out of the closets I'm cleaning....ugggg!!)

Pink Slippers said...

What a sweetie that darling birthday girl of yours. 15 and she likes PINK, I think that is one wonderful girl. Happy birthday to her and Happy PINK Saturday to you!
Wendy

Katie said...

What a fun time everyone had. Is there any cake left for me? Happy Pink Saturday!

Missy Wertz said...

What a wonderful pink weekend and Happy Birthday to that sweet girl of yours!

Vanessa Greenway said...

Rhonda! That was just the cutest pink post! I can't wait til my sweet little one turns 15 so we call have a pink party! Oh well... not that soon! While we're still waiting I just keep on decorating everything in her room in pink! She is my pinky girl! :) Happy belate birthday to your sweetie! Love the polka dots cake! Hugs, Vanessa

nikkicrumpet said...

I love her birthday cake...how adorable! And it looks like everyone had a great time on the lake. But dang I hate those big white birds...they eat my KOI!

Anne Fannie said...

Hello Rhonda, all the food looks yummy, looks like the birthday girl had a sweet pink birthday party. Love the cake with pokadots!
Love, Ann

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Happy B'day to your daughter! What a wonderful pink birthday too.

Have a good week!

Michelle said...

looks like she had a great party...and water fun too:)

you paint projects turned out great...

Anonymous said...

Rhonda,
Thanks for stooping by...left a sweet comments. Ashley eie a wonderful job on the cake...cute polka dots cake...love all the pink....Happpy Pink Birthday!! David looks happy...I know you all had a great time.....Happpy Pink Satruday...Great post. Kathy

Anonymous said...

A pink party....how wonderful! Love the polka dot cake.

KatCollects said...

Your Daughter did a great job on her cake, so cute! Happy Birthday do her, and Happy Pink Weekend!
Kathy

Tricia said...

I've never seen such pinkness. Happy Pink Saturday

Jerri Lynn @ Southern Sassyness said...

Thank you so much for stopping by to see me - and for your sweet comment.

Love your blog. Looks like such a fun party! Your fall decor is really great, too!

What a special treat for the nurses - How thoughtful!

Anonymous said...

Your daughter did an outstanding job on her birthday cake---I love those cupcake napkins, too!

You are soooo creative with your white pumpkin topiaries and other fall delights!

What fun it was to visit your blog.

Dana
PS I attended a McCain*Palin rally last Mon.. If you have a chance, check my blog for the recent post about it! We were on the 3rd row from the stage!

PPS Love those monkeys---I have a secret love for those "see, speak, and hear no evil dudes!"

Mrs. B said...

Happy Birthday to Ashley! That pink cake is soooo cute! It looks like you had a great day at the lake. Love the tubing pictures!

I received my giveaway goodies this weekend! Thank you so much! Everything is so cute! I adore the little tassle guy! Thanks!

M.L. @ The House of Whimsy said...

Wow, what a great spread...sorry I missed it. : ) Great job!

Thanks for your kind comments about my mom!!!

jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas said...

Fun party! I did an all-pink theme once, too, for my daughter's 1st birthday. Love the water sports!

Bella Della said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter. Looks like a wonderful party!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Ashley!
Thanks for the sweet comment. I will bounce back, smile. You know I cant stand to be away from all of yall. Those 6 days without power made me see how much I enjoy and love my blog friends.... Thank you~ ((hugs))

Kathi said...

Happy Birthday Ashley. Your children, Rhonda are so beautiful. It looks like everyone had so much fun. Love that pretty cake. She did a great job decorating it. Happy Monday, Kathi

Pearl said...

Just LOVED seeing the photos of the kids on the water! So glad David can use his arm again, too!

HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY, Ashley! A terrific job on decorating the cake... adored all of the PINK~ness!!!

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