My mother went all out for us again. Katie and I were in the greater L.A. area on Saturday and Sunday and told my mom we’d pop in for breakfast. We weren’t surprised to be greeted with a morning feast. I’ve said before that my Mother’s Love Language is preparing food for people. I missed photographing the cantaloupe and strawberry plate that looked like a flower. She made Vareniki stuffed with potato this time and served them with asparagus with zest of orange and topped with grapefruit. My sister Vera and nephew Tim and his wife Jessica joined us. It was nice to enjoy a smaller group for a change.
Katie, Jessica and Tim
Katie with my mom and dad
From brunch Katie and I traveled north to the La Canada/Flintridge area of Los Angeles to meet up with other family members at Descanso Gardens. I’ll be sharing those photos soon. We packed so much into two days my head is still spinning.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
OH. . .do ask if I can come next time. . I don’t take up much room and I wouldn’t speak out of turn .. .I’d only be happy to eat that lovely display of love language.
Pictures of your Mom and Dad always bless my heart. I am glad you got to spend some precious time with them. Your Mom is such a cooking STAR!
your mom has such a gift!! So simple for her…so beautiful to look and …and wonderful to taste!!!
I like your Mom’s love language! She can love on me anytime! :vP
What a spread! Your mother is an artist, for sure! I enjoyed the post for her birthday, several posts back.
I heard about that wonderful reunion with the MGCC earlier this month – what fun!
Ellen…your mom’s breakfast preparations are truly a work of art…and of love! Treasure these times at her table.
What a wonderful mom and excellent pictures. What a fun time 🙂
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