Foodie Friday ... finishing up the post

Welcome to Foodie Friday

hosted by the ever talented Designs by Gollum

I thought I should just complete this Spa Day post and

show a few shots of the "Birthday "Purse" Cake". Yes this is a cake and it was delicious.

These ladies love their cake and cookies.

I embellished the board with a bit more bling, a pump and a pearl T for Tammie

Here is a shot of the back of the cake. I love this design

Thanks for stopping by .. now head back to Gollum's for some great Foodie recipes.

Tablescape Thursday - Spa Day continued

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday
hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch

Susan has the most lovely blog that you will thouroughly enjoy.


Spa Day
Tammie's Birthday
Fun, Fabulous and Fifty

This is a continuation of Spa Day celebrating my girlfriend's 50th birthday.
The ladies and I decided to have beverages, swimming (or floating) and luncheon in my yard. I set up the gazebo for the festivities and everyone brought yummy food to share.

We chose black, hot pink and white for our theme colors. I hung sheer white panels in the gazebo to give it an airy spa look. I think I will change the ribbon color and keep them up for the rest of the summer. I love them.

I incorporated polka dots into the theme and got a piece of fabric in hot pink with black polka dots that I cut into a square and used for accent on white tablecloths.
I bought these white tablecloths several summers ago for my daughters wedding. I purchased them in a 2 pack at Sam's Club. They are a great bargain and have held up, I use them outside on banquet tables all the time.

My girlfriend, and my daughter helped me paint these glasses. We decorated them with jewels and paint. They served double duty as glasses and place cards. We personalized them with names and flourishes.

The were so fun to do and added a personal touch.

My favorite element was my long stemmed gerbera daisies in the center. I place them on mirrors to add a little sparkle.

Tammie the Birthday girl

Some of the food we enjoyed:

Chicken salad croissant sandwiches

Fruit Salad

Pasta salad

Potato salad

Italian Chopped salad

Shrimp cocktail

Carrot salad

I used black chargers, black and white toile dishes (from Target) and pretty black and white napkins.

Here's a closeup of the placesetting


Cake and Decorated Sugar Cookies provided by:

YourSugarRush

Tammie requested chocolate espresso cake with chocolate ganauche filling.

The shape and style was provided by Kristi.

This cake is all buttercream.

Thanks for visiting my tablescape and sharing Tammie's special day.

Now head back to Susan's for more tablescape fun.

Outdoor Wednesday - Spa Day

Welcome to Outdoor Wednesday

This event is hosted by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.

Following Susan's blog is a real treat.

Tammies Birthday Bash
Fun .... Fabulous .... and Fifty ....


I belong to a bunco group. This group of women has been together for the better part of 20 years. We range in age from 37 to 83, and I think they are a very special group of women.

One of our girls turned 50 and at her request we had a relaxing pool day.
Anyone who knows me knows I love a party, and the planning is half the fun.

My friend Peggy and I had a shopping day to plan the events. We chose black, hot pink and white as our colors with polka dots and stripes... we had a ball shopping for our goodie bags.

Bathing Beauties...

Charissa had us laughing so hard in the pool I was crying. She is one funny lady.

Vivian our Matriarch and Diana our Matriarch in training are cooling off. Vivian has some fine looking legs don't you think?



Some serious gossip going on. Where's Peggy? Peggy, we missed you so much. It wasn't the same without you, but your chicken salad croissants were to die for.

More feet ... I think those belong to the Baker.


The Birthday girl was the first one in the pool and the last one out.


What do you think they are planning.... maybe another party?


Peggy designed and created these lovely bedazzled flip flops for the occasion.



Everyone brought delicious food and we had a lovely luncheon in the gazebo.


Plenty of comfy relaxing lounge chairs and shade


Happy Birthday Tammie!!

part II to come for Tablescape Thursday.
For now back to Susan's for more outdoor fun.

Whirlwind Weekend

Where did the weekend go?

I can't believe it is Monday already. Where did my weekend go? When I say weekend I always include Friday, because I am off on Fridays.

On Friday I went to the Happiest Place on Earth (again).

My niece from Florida came out to visit her grandparents, so my mother in law decided we should do Disneyland.

Danielle, Sean, Delores and I jumped in the car and headed to Anaheim.

Kevin was wondering why we would go on Friday,

thinking it would be so crowded but we lucked out.

It was not only "not crowded" but the weather was cool and breezy.

We had a great time. I even went on

Space Mountain which is one of those rides I usually avoid.

Delores, who is 76 was a trooper. She kept up with a smile on

her face even after getting totally drenched

on Splash Mountain.

Danielle and Delores upon arrival

Delores with her grandkids .. Sean and Danielle
Don't Sean and Danielle look like they could be brother and sister? Kelley genes are strong.

Thanks Delores and Danielle for including us.

Baby Lunch

On Wednesday we had a baby lunch. What is a baby lunch you may ask? A way for moms, grandmas, and great grandmas to get together and share lunch and a beverage while the kids play.

Leo, his mom and grammy came to visit. Leo is Madison's boyfriend. I know Leo has lots of girlfriends but Madison thinks he is all hers. I think they are falling in love, what do you think?

Here's Leo playing hard to get...

Here's Madison giving Leo a coy look.



Leo is weighing his options and still playing hard to get...



But oh, that toy Madison is playing with looks pretty interesting. Maybe one quick look.



Madison says the heck with the toy, I love Leo's ear.



Wait one minute...

Okay, we can just play for now.


Leo, what are you concentrating on?

Madison giving Leo the eye...

and Leo giving Madison the eye....

It must be love.

We had the best afternoon. Kristi made a new salad that

was delicious. Food and company was devine.

Thank you Donna and Sheryl for visiting... I can't wait for our next Baby Lunch.

Can you buy Time?

If so I am definitely in the market for some time.

My mom has been staying with us and is an outstanding house guest, but is definitely using up a bit more of my day.

She is so sweet though, and is helping me around the house with whatever she can handle.

So maybe

I don't need to buy time, maybe I can borrow some of hers.

Thanks mom.

Boys against the Girls

Game Night

On Saturday night, Kevin and I were lucky enough to be invited to Ron and Peggy's for Game Night. Ron and Peggy's home will be celebrating it's 100th birthday this year and you would never know it. Ron has single handedly renovated this entire house, which includes floors, walls and painting inside and out. Along with Peggy's perfect decorating skills they have created a gorgeous home. I should have taken more pictures but I was having too much fun.

We enjoyed a Mexican dinner first, which Peggy embraced with her lovely tablesetting. Then is was off to a competitive round of Taboo, followed by 3 rounds of Catch Phrase. We had a blast.

Here is Peggy

Peggy's candlesticks that she has been saving for just this occasion.
She said they were 20 years old.

Her table was lovely... I just love this tablecloth.
Her dishes were purchased years ago from a ceramic shop in Laguna Beach.

I wish I had used a better flash and you could have
gotten a better look at her dining room

It was just perfect.

Thank you Ron and Peggy for opening your home to us.

We had a great time.... and yes the girl's won.