The Company Makes the Meal

Champagne and orange juice on a sunny, Saturday morning is a beautiful thing. The tangy, sweet taste of the fresh orange juice mixed with the bubbly, effervescence of champagne....mmmm, such a treat. I was lucky enough to be invited to a Mother/Daughter Brunch hosted by a lovely friend and attended by 6 other ladies and their beautiful, teenaged daughters. A memorable event, and not just because of the food. The eggs were light and fluffy, the bacon crisp and the scones melted in my mouth. The flavoured coffee and the sponge cake with fresh berries and cream were like a carnival on my tongue. However, what will remain for years to come was the warmth and friendship that was felt around the table. As glasses were raised to toast each other, I was very aware of how very blessed we all were to be able to sit around that table, full of scrumptious food, with teenaged girls that wanted to be with us, and we were all so very happy. After the feast the girls gathered in the gazebo with guitars and put their self-confidence to the test as they sang a tribute to their mothers, compliments of Taylor Swift's "The Best Day". As the group relaxed in the sunshine, I took mother/daughter twosomes for individual photoshoots to capture the moment for future generations. I was striving for that perfect photo that would forever reflect this very special day. I was thrilled with the enthusiasm of my subjects. The mom's and daughter's tilted, turned, smiled, laughed and posed with ease. As our gathering was winding down, I reflected on how each of us had contributed something special to the occasion. What was clearest of all was that without the people, there would be no event. So, yes, the food was great, the weather was gorgeous and we are all unique and wonderful individuals, but coming together and sharing the day is what makes life worthwhile. I invite all readers to host an event, invite friends to your home and build strong friendships. At the end of the day, regardless of how good the food is, it's the company that makes the meal!

Happy Mother's Day to all!