THE STONE RABBIT Throws a Pink Saturday Birthday Party!!!!

It seems like yesterday that I started participating in Beverly's PINK SATURDAY(here) and then in an instant we were celebrating the first birthday (here) of this wonderful weekly event.  Now, we're gathering to honor the 2nd Birthday of Pink Saturday.   

This time, I have been so busy, that I needed help to pull off the party I believe our hostess deserves. . . so I asked THE STONE RABBIT for help.

 Actually. . . .I left all of the details up to him.

THE STONE RABBIT must have been an event planner in a former life.  The moment I handed him the job of planning the Pink Saturday Birthday Party, he set out to make it a fun and memorable event.

I didn't ask any questions. . . he was in charge of the whole kit and caboodle....from the guest list to the food and activities!  I just told him there had to be a whole lot of PINK involved!

The first thing THE STONE RABBIT did was figure out who he wanted to invite and from that guest list, he had already created the party theme!

He loved  that I recently took cake decorating lessons.  In fact, he would study my student book and practice with my left over frostings from each class.

I think that practice paid off because he started with the dessert for the Pink Party!

First, he baked the cupcakes, then he put a layer of green frosting on each one, followed by a layer of "grass-like" frosting! 

Next, he pulled in the PINK!!  He took regular sized PINK marshmallows and "glued" (with frosting) a little section of a miniature PINK marshmallow in the center of one end.
 
 

Then, he used little pieces of the miniature marshmallows and attached them as ears.  With black frosting, he made dot eyes and noses!

After he put a little swirl of PINK frosting on the backs of each one for a tail, he placed them on the "grass" !!

I've known that rabbit for years and years and had no idea he was so talented!!! 

I believe I told you that his guest list determined the "theme" of our PINK Saturday Birthday Party.  I didn't know who he had invited until I heard the grunting and squealing sounds coming from the front yard.

Then, I knew exactly who would be coming to the party. 

That rabbit had invited the PIGS from down the street!!!

 

The PIGS are always welcome, but this time, they were ALL coming.  When such a large number of those little PINK porkers pay a visit at once. . . well, things can get a little hog wild!

THE STONE RABBIT saw his guests and quickly hopped out to greet them and. . . . 
 

 told them he had some activities for them on the front lawn, then they would head to the back patio for the rest of the party!!!

While THE STONE RABBIT sent the PIGS out into the yard. . .

I started setting up the table for the dessert!!!  Besides the PIG cakes, THE STONE RABBIT had fixed some Kool - Aid!! 

 
THE STONE RABBIT had planned a little game called Pin the Tail on the Piggy, but his guests wanted something with a little more action. 

The first thing those PIGS did was to climb the tree in the front yard and then. . . .

 

  they started JUMPING out of the tree. . . one. . .

 after one. . . .

each trying to hit the . . .

bucket they had positioned beneath the tree!!!! 

Finally, the fourth little PIGGY came falling out of the tree. . . appearing to be on target!!
 

That's when THE STONE RABBIT told the rest of them to get out of the tree . . . he had a safer activity in mind! 

He quickly organized a little PIGGYBACK relay.  He's so smart. . . he knows how much PIGS love to race!

He had them running back and forth. . . until he saw them sweating like  PIGS.  Then, he told them they could take a dunk in the . . . .

  pool  to cool off!   While some of the PIGS were having a ball enjoying the fun in the water, some  preferred to. . . .

to lay out in the sun !!! 

It's a good thing THE STONE RABBIT had the sunscreen handy!  He didn't want any of his buddies getting "roasted"!

The PIGS were really excited when THE STONE RABBIT told them it was finally time to head into the house and out to the back patio for the rest of the Pink Saturday Birthday Party!!

You should have heard the squeals of delight when the PIGS saw the cute  cakes !!! 
 

THE STONE RABBIT told them that he wanted everyone to write a little note that expressed their feelings about PINK or PINK SATURDAY!!!!

They quickly set about to do just that!

When they finished each PIG was given a cake and told to place their note in it for us to see!!

 

Those PIGS shared such sweet thoughts about PINKS and PINK SATURDAY!!! 

Just then, I realized they weren't always just a bunch of wild hogs. . . they did have their sensitive moments, too.

THEN, they started gobbling up their cupcakes. . .
 

just like PIGS!!!!
 

It took THE STONE RABBIT and I quite a while to clean them up. . .

 
 

and after we did. . . we saw how happy they looked!

Before they left, they told THE STONE RABBIT "thanks" for such a fun party and wanted him to wish a HAPPY 2nd PINK SATURDAY BIRTHDAY to Beverly and. . . .  

all of the PINK SATURDAY participants!!!!!

Then the PIGS went back home because it was time for them to. . .

 


to visit Beverly's at HOW SWEET THE SOUND, and start checking out all of the other parties and celebrations that are honoring this special milestone!!!

A very special thank you to Beverly for all of the hours she spends making certain PINK SATURDAY happens for us each and every week!!

DANA

Comments

[Sue]

This is just so much fun!!! How do you dream up your posts? Those little porkers had a wonderful celebration with the Stone Rabbit. So many party games to enjoy. Oh, and what cleverness the SR employed in creating the pink piggy cupcakes.
:-) Sue

[Sandy]

This is just too darn cute!!! I'm thinkin TSR should go into the party organizing business. Love the cupcakes! I'm sure this is one party that was not a boar ;)
Happy 2nd PS Birthday.

[Caren]

Oh Dana ~ your posts always bring a smile to my face. Such creativity. I have two questions for you....where in the world did you find all the pink pigs and what do your neighbors think when you are out shooting such photos? lol Happy PS!

[Nancy]

Aanah-day...at-they was awesomeway! ROTF...I orgotfay not everyone eaks-spay Ig-pay attin-lay! Whoo hoo! This is the cleverest, cutest post evah!!! Your piggy guests are sooo AdorAble....and golly you should learn to make the piggy cupcakes because they are precious! Thanks for making my day!!! Love, Ancy-Naay

[tammy]

What a delightful story, you sure are talented. LOVE IT... I so enjoyed it and your hard work in putting it all together.

Happy Pink Birthday Celebration Saturday.

[Charo]

So fun and beautiful post. You always so creative.

Happy Pink Saturday!
Enjoy the Party.

Cariños

Charo

[Melly]

hehe...I LOVE your Pink Saturday post so much fun and sooooooooo cute..wow!!!
All the time and thought that has gone into this celebration is fantastic. Thank you Dana, for your memorable post :)
I hope you have a super lovely weekend!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Melly:)

[Linda]

I always so enjoy your stories, Dana and this one was no exception! Happy Pink Saturday, you threw a great party to honor it!
Linda

[Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud]

A pig party-I love it!!! Too cute, looks like you're having fun with the cake decorating! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

[Joan @ Applejack Lane]

The Stone rabbit really knows how to throw a fabulous party, doesn't he? He is just the host with the most.

[Beverly]

OMG, Dana - and TSR. I am on the floor laughing. This is an incredible party.

I admit I did get a little nervous at the mention of all of those sweet little piggies roasting, but TSR saved the day again.

Happy Pink Saturday! We've been pinking together almost the entire two years - you were absolutely right about the time. Thank you for everything you do to make Pink Saturday special.

[jeanne]

Hi Dana, I am laughing out loud girl. This is so appropriate for this big 'Pink Saturday' birthday party. You are in your writing element when an occasion like this comes up. This the cutest post and your cup cakes are so pigged out and cute. Very clever. I know you are loving the cake decorating fun. The Stone Rabbit ROCKS!!!

Bill just read your post and got such a kick out of it too. He scrolled down to the previous posts you have done as well. He like reading your posts.

I made a couple of changes on my post this morning after you visited. I was too tired to do more last night. Of all things a bad storm knocked the net for a better part of the day. That meant a late night. sigh!
Happy Pink Saturday my dear friend. I too have enjoyed our friendship from the start. Meeting you last summer was a highlight in my life. You must come to the mountains and visit me. Bring Bonnie and anyone who would love to visit our mountains. We would have so much fun.

Gotta go, we are planting 28 plants on the border of the terrace steps. I will post it of course. LOL.
Love and hugs to you today. Happy birthday to your adorable grand girl.
Jeanne

[karen cox]

Dana,
If we were giving out awards today for the BEST Pink Saturday post, you would win the academy award. I think out of all the pink posts that i have read, yours are always filled with a giggle, a surprise, and fun.

The best part about Pink Saturday for me has been to meet wonderful people like you!

Happy Pink Saturday Birthday to you. Wishing you more adventures in The Land of Pink Blogggery.

Karen

[Rhondi]

Oh Dana I have missed your wonderful posts! When you throw a party you really go all out. Oops! I mean when the stone rabbit throws a party...I forgot this was all her doing :)
Happy pink Saturday.
((hugs)) Rhondi

[Claudia]

Dana, you made me laugh out loud - at 6:00 am, no less! Your posts are always so imaginative. I don't know how you do it!

Those little pigs had a great time at the party! The Stone Rabbit, as always, has so many hidden talents. Bravo to all involved in the PS Birthday Party!

Happy Pink Saturday!

xo
Claudia

[Sue@MyArtsDesire]

You are hilarious! Absolutely, beyond wonderful post. What a fun imagination and creative mind. Those pink piggie cupcakes are way special.

[Pat@Back Porch Musings]

Cute cute cute party, Dana!

Happy Birthday to your sweet gr girl!

Happy Pink Saturday!

[Suzie Button]

Yours has to be the BEST Pink Saturday post of all! So creative, so much work, so wonderful and made me laugh and smile all the way through it! Now, strangely, I am craving a cupcake! Oink! Oink! Suzie

[Sally]

LOL What a precious story, Dana! I love your (ahem!) the Stone Rabbit's cupcakes.

LOL I wonder what your neighbors think. LOL

[Mary]

Very Cute! Love how the pigs have frosting all over their snouts.
Happy Pink Saturday!
;) Mary

[Jenn Raley]

I just had to see if Lynn (Happier than a Pig in Mud)had commented! That's such a funny post. I'm still enjoying the one I read week before about the notes! I love The Stone Rabbit's Piggy-Nose! You did a good job of bringing imagination into view! Love it! Thanks, Jenn

[Donna]

I just giggle thinking about you stting up all of your shots and your neighbors peeking from behind their curtains to spy on you! So fun!

We are having our first Backyard movie of the summer tonight and we are showing "Babe". Thanks so much for all of the fun ideas!

Have a great weekend!

[REGINA]

So cute and delightful!
Happy Pink Saturday Dana!
Enjoy your weekend

[claudie]

I have officially awarded you Dana, and the Stone Rabbit " BEST IN SHOW" at this beautiful Pink Sat. birthday bash. So much work went into this oh so cute post. Who would have known that a Stone Rabbit could be sooooo much fun.
Dana I might be the pink Queen, but you sure are the most creative pink Queen in my circle of friends. I see your baking classes improved your skills. Those cupcakes were perfection!!
Happy Pink Saturday Dana. So glad I met you through Beverly's Pink Days.
Love Claudie
xoxoxo

[pat]

Your stone rabbit certainly had his thinking cap on when he planned this celebration. Well done!

[Debbie]

That is just too cute!!

Thanks for bringing such a big smile to my face on PS!!

HPS!!

Debbie

[Jillian (Jill)]

Toooooo CUTE! I knew there had to be something FUN and FABULOUS set up by Miss Dana today! Happy 2nd Pink Saturday!!!!!

Jillian
Bella Rosa Antiques

PS> Must have a cupcake soon! :0)

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Oink!! That was so much fun. I squealed with pink glee! Happy Pink Saturday Dana!!

[Rini Boer]

Love the great photos. Happy Pink Saturday. Let's celebrate!
love from ♥RINI♥ the Netherlands

[Angela]

Hey Dana!

Please tell the Stone Rabbit that I am a big fan of his! He sure knows how to throw a Pink Party! I just love what he did to those cupcakes! I will have to try to make some of those for my kids. They will get a kick out of it!

Happy Pink Saturday!
Angela

[doris]

How DO you come up with these wonderful ideas! I really needed this since I still have the Shingles, which is not a lot of fun. You and SR made my day!

[Tracy F.]

The pink pig cupcakes are TOO CUTE!! Happy Pink Saturday!

[Jean]

Dana,
YOU are one talented lady! Cake decorating takes a lot of time and skill - you've done a lovely job! Loved the little marshmello pigs - too cute!
Well, I'm off to Wal-Mart to buy my sequined halter top and short shorts! LOL! Loved your comments on my golf outing!
L,
Jean

[two crazy crafters]

Hi Dana! I'm so glad I stopped by and read your delightful post. I hope you've enjoyed your Pink Saturday. Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Twyla

[pat h]

Hi Dana, Wow this was awesome! You are one very creative lady! You made me laugh out loud again....I love your pink sat....Sure would love to have a pink cupcake....Have a great weekend...... Pat

[Esther]

Happy Pink Saturday! Love your piggy-post! Hope to see you at my blog sometime! XX

[Anne]

So cute! That stone rabbit is a party planner for sure! HPS Birthday to all! Anne

[Cheryl Luckie]

This is such a hoot!!! You and The Stone Rabbit have really outdone yourselves! I can't wait to make these cupcakes for my friend whose preschool class is called THE PINK PIGS. However, I think I will use chocolate icing and let the little piggies play in the mud!

[Cathy Kizerian]

Oh, I've been in love with both you and the Stone Rabbit for a couple years now, and this ranks as one of your greatest posts. Congrats to Beverly of course (we LOVE Pink Saturday!), but congrats, too, to you and my hero, The Stone Rabbit. Hugs, Cathy

[DIL]

C-U-T-E!!!! LOVE it! Love, DIL

[Susie Jefferson]

You always throw the BEST parties! What a fun fun fun post. Wishing you a very belated Happy Pink Saturday - sorry to be this late, my computer crashed and I've only just got back online.

[Terri Steffes]

Totally awesome post!

[Mermaid Debbie]

You really are hillarious and very imaginitive! Loved that!

[Joy]

TSR is so talented!! Is he a "party planner" for hire? Good to see you over the weekend...hope your planting was a sucess!

[kayellen]

Oink Oink!!!
Oh my goodness I am laughing so hard! Can you hear me?!!! I just love it!

What a treat for all of us Pink Friends to visit your blog!!

I am sure Beverly looooved it too!!

I am going to dream of pink piggys cupcakes and a stone rabbit!

Thank you Dana!!! You made my evening!!
xoxo
Kay

[Gail]

Oh Dana, I love the party the Stone rabbit created. So creative and entertaining, just had to read to the end. I can't believe all you went to for this, and what your neighbors must have thought, with pink pigs all over and hanging out of trees. LOL. Very talented blogger.

[nannykim at her monkey blog]

such lovely piggies, my monkeys said to give them a thumbs up. They are here:

http://monkeybusiness-nannykim.blogspot.com/