For the first time since the pandemic began, I head to Wanna Chill to pick up some Dole Whip

I came at a good time...no line! I will easily make it home before mom is supposed to arrive.

For the first time since the pandemic began, we have a fully set dining room with food on the table

Jane's fried tofu

Jane's tilapia in fish sauce

Valerie's Vietnamese spring rolls (some rolled with help from the kids)

Jane's en choy (amaranth)

With the addition of Mark's tri-tip, the table is fully set. Now we just have to wait for the guest of honor to arrive...

When mom arrives, I don't have the DSLR in hand (didn't want to make her suspicious)...so I have to catch her reaction to our surprise guests on my smartphone

Jane hugs mom...hugs mean a lot these days

Mark and mom

Jane explains to mom that yin choy is NOT seaweed

Mom waits as her plate gets filled

Jane serves up a plate for mom

Mom laughs because Jane is serving her like she is a kid

I think Jayden is amused

Valerie presents mom with her birthday cake

This "cake" is actually just cut mangoes

Make a wish!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

First non-socially distanced group photo of the pandemic