This week's Tuesday's Question is an EASY ONE
as I've been away from my blog for awhile...
"What has everyone been up to?"
Life was DIFFICULT last week with the loss of our dear friend Arlene,
and at the same time, life was WONDERFUL with the celebration
of my mom's 80th birthday with a party here at our house.
Saturday was a sad and wonderful day.
in my heart she wanted us to have the party and
celebrate my mom's life.
My mom opening up gifts...
A beautiful table...
Long-time Friends...
Cousins came from Ohio...
The last time we saw Steve, he did NOT have a ponytail...
Angel enjoying the food...
Adele and Richard.
Adele told me a beautiful testimony.
After hearing my dad preach a sermon on tithing
she wrote her first tithe check for $16 and the Lord HAS indeed blessed her
and she continues to tithe.
My mom enjoying the BEAUTIFUL cake pops my sister-in-law made.
My mom and her "domino" friends each holding a domino cake pop.
The Colonel, myself, my mom, my sister-in-law Beth,
my brother Bill, my sister, Liz and her hubby David.
The grandkids, yes Olivia came home...
And the cake...
NOW, onto the food.
My sister brought the chicken from a catering restaurant.
Sausage and Peppers.
Mac and Cheese.
My sister-in-law brought the salad...
DESSERTS!
Besides the cake pops and birthday cake we also had...
Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
Cheesecakes.
My sister baked seven layer cookies.
And it wouldn't be a post without a picture of my boy.
So, what have YOU been up to in the past week?
Enjoy your day!
Happy@Home says
I'm so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your family friend, Arlene.
The party to celebrate your mom's 80th birthday looks like a very special day. So nice that so many family members and friends could be together and the food looks scrumptious! Happy Birthday to your Mom!!
Thistle Cove Farm says
How wonderful; it looks like everyone had such a grand time. Happy Birthday to your Mom, she's beautiful!
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
Fabulous party! Great food, family and fun, looks perfect!
Debbie says
WooHoo! Looks like a party! Happy Birthday to your mom! She looks much younger than 80!
Sorry for your friend's passing. I know you'll greatly miss her.
That young hotdog of yours gets handsomer in every picture! 🙂
AudreyO says
Looks like a fun party with lots of great food. I love the mini cheesecakes. They are so much fun to make and share.
Christine says
Looks like everyone had a fun time celebrating your mother's birthday. I've been working in the yard all week! The weather is awesome here in Oklahoma.
Debbie says
Good morning! I have been a little behind in my visiting because of the down computer. The party looks just WONDERFUL. The food looks just sooo yummy. Your mom looks REALLY good. I am so sorry about your friend. Praying for you all during this time. HUGS