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