Sunday Supper...Happy 75th Birthday!!!
Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 12:54PM
Happy Mothers Day!!
I'm late publishing this Sunday because it's been a whirlwind around here for the past few days...We celebrated our Mother's 75th birthday with a surprise party last night...
Sister and I have had a great time pulling it all together...
Hydrangeas are in full bloom right now...so they were the inspiration from the beginning...
Tara (Talenas's daughter) is very creative and just loves invitations...so she took care of those ...and they were really beautiful...
Love the reverse side of the invitation as well...So for security reasons...we'll just show one side...
We had about 50 guests...and it was a seated dinner. We passed wine and the appetizers on trays...it really helped with the flow.
It was a family affair getting everything ready for the party to begin...
These little mini individual layered dips were so cute and much easier than trying to hover over a bowl with a large crowd. We placed them on small plates with extra chips around them.
Click here for the recipe.
After the crowd had time to enjoy wine and appetizers we played a video that we had produced of Mother's life chronicled through both funny and serious photographs taken through the years set to music...It was about 15 minutes long and the music varied from big band sounds that had everyone tapping their feet...to Kenny Rogers "Through The Years", that had us wiping the tears away.
Then it was time for dinner...
On the menu...
Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin...
2 pork tenderloins
Bacon
½ cup soy sauce
3 tbs. grated onion
2 tbs. cider vinegar
¼ tsp. pepper
3 tbs. sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
Place tenderloins side by side in large roasting pan. Wrap bacon around tenderloins, tucking ends beneath. Combine soy sauce, onion, vinegar, pepper, sugar, & garlic; pour over top. Bake at 300º for 1 ¾ - 2 hours. Baste often with juices during cooking. Marinate several hours or can be cooked immediately.
We did 20 of these...
Tossed Green Salad with Black Peppercorn Dressing
Green Beans Supreme
Just before we popped them into the oven...Click here for the recipe.
Cheesy Potato Casserole. We did these in two crock pots, because even with two large ovens, there just wasn't enough room to cook all of this food at the same time. They were delicious...
Click here for the recipe...
Dessert was birthday cake...
Chocolate with creme cheese frosting.
Unfortunately the ice cream is still in the freezer...don't you just hate it when that happens?
After dinner...it was time for the band to play...The Drugstore Cowboys.
This 3 piece band is made up of a group of retired pharmacists. They sing "Country"and "Gospel" music and are phenomenal. They played for over an hour...it was delightful to just sit and listen on such a wonderful evening outside..but at times the crowd just had to get up and dance...
Mother and Daddy...they have been dancing together for over 50 years...
It started getting a little dark for the guys to read their music...so we hauled a lamp out from the family room...we dubbed them the "French" Cowboys...
The weather teased us all day long...literally up until the party started we were still afraid it was going to rain...but the Lord blessed the crowd with a beautiful evening and we were able to enjoy the party both inside and out...
Happy Birthday Mother...and Happy Mothers Day too!
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Reader Comments (27)
How wonderful Mona and your Mom looks amazing and so chic. I hope I look half that good at 75 years young. I can't believe you were brave enough to cook for 50 people I have a caterer on speed dial for a small crowd like that. Everything looked so nice and lots of fun. I hope you're giving yourself a well deserved break today.
XX
Debra~
You are smarter than we are Debra...Do you know how long it took to make 50 of those little individual dips? They sure were cute though?
Mona,
Your mom and dad look wonderful, I swear Doris hasn't changed, she is as beautiful as the day we met her. Please pass birthday wishes from us! Love your pictures and you have always been the best at throwing a party! xoxo,Molly
what a stunning event mona and soooo much work! naturally i was looking all around the gardens, patio, long distance views and interior shots, WOW!!!!
see where you girls get your stylin', mama is HOT
xo
debra
Thanks Molly...you and Bob were all through the video...we had some times didn't we? the guest list other than family and Jane of course...who is family, was their sunday School class...wish you guys could have been here...
Mona and Talena, What a beautiful party...and what a wonderful way to honor your mother! You two did a fabulous job...your home, the food, entertainment and your parents look absolutely fantastic!! I know your mother will keep that night close to her heart forever! Beautiful!!
Mona your Mother looks absolutely great, fashionable and can dance up a storm.
Your family had a wonderful celebration for her ( I would expect no less of course!)
Happy Mothers Day All!!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Sweet Mona, this is so wonderful !! I love family gatherings, they are THE best. Your mother is the reason both you and Sister Belle look so great. As always, you home is beautiful and everyone looks so so happy. Big hug and Happy Mother's Day to you guys and Happy Birthdaqy to MOM.
Hello! What a lovely party. Your recipes looked wonderful-however where it says to "click here" for the recipe it doesn't take us to the link. COuld you please make that happen for me (and probably others)? Thank you so much!
Pamela
Mona, how absolutely heart warming! Your Mom should be so proud. She raised two beautiful & creative daughters (and Mona I have also gotten to know you as very generous, loyal and kind friend).
And look at Mom and Dad dancing away! I can feel the good vibe! Your Mom looks stunning by the way.
Everything looks wonderful, Mona. 5 stars all the way.
Love to you.
Mon
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful party. I love a wonderful evening with family, friends and food:) Though it has already been said, your parents are gorgeous! Donna B
Wow! What a wonderful Party for your Mother! Everything looked beautiful Thank you for sharing the great recipes. I am going to try them. I pray God will bless you and your whole family, and it is evident that He has poured His love through you. Love Sara
Mona, what a fabulous party. Happy birthday to your mother. She's so pretty, very chic. She must have been thrilled. I can't get over how impressive your food is. Love, love, love the idea of the individual dips. I will definitely save that idea for the future. I'm always worried about messy foods and you've solved the problem for sure. Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers at your great party.
I can't wait to click to see more about your recipes.
Sam
everything was so lovely!!!!!!! thanks for sharing!
What a lovely party. Your Mom is so chic.
Best...Victoria
Pamela, I just clicked on al of the recipe links , and they were working. Try again and email me if you have a problem.
What a beautiful post! You're mom is beautiful and the party looked lovely.
I am so impressed by your lovely party and your beautiful Mother. What attention to detail and energy to celebrate a life!
How wonderful.
pve
Mona, it looks like a wonderful celebration. There is nothing like being with family. Your mother looks so young! So glad you had a great Mothers Day....
What a lovely party, Mona. Your home is just beautiful and the food looks delish. Looks like your mother was thrilled. I"m sure she was so touched to have such a wonderful party thrown in her honor. You girls really know how to entertain!
Well, I can tell that this party for your parents was a smashing success! I'm sure the food, the beautiful surroundings and the wonderful people who shared in your parents 50 year anniversary brought tears to your mom and dad. You and Talena are wonderful daughters and did a fantastic job! I'm sorry I was late for the party...but blogger was not cooperating yesterday and I could not get to my blog.
Mona,
What a lovely party and such a lovely mom. Happy Birthday to her, she certainly doesn't look 75!
I really liked y our idea of the 3-4 layer dip in a small cup with chip...very cute and easy.
Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day as well.
Karen
Mona,
What a beautiful party for your lovely Mother. She must have felt so special....and she is reaping the rewards of raising two amazing daughters.
Every detail was thought of...the food looks divine. I, too, love those mini 7 layer dips. I'm co-hosting a progressive dinner this coming weekend and since we're house #3 need something easy to eat that we can prepare ahead. That would be adorable. And, we only have 16 guests!
Also love seeing your home in it's hydrangea glory!
Wishing you an amazing week!
xoxo Elizabeth
Mona-
You are the epitome of a hostess. You had me tearing up here.
I know that your mother was so thrilled that you would think so fondly of her birthday, and the band just put the finishing touches on the party. The menu looks amazing, as always.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful party, and thank you for the sweet Mother's Day wish.
Teresa
xoxo
wow
what a lovely event for the 'MOM'
...and she is a a beauty.
xx