Everyone gathered at our country bungalow for Katie’s birthday on the 27th of December. Be forewarned that this post has an overload of photos.
We started the day with Dear’s traditional Swedish pancakes that shifted from Christmas morning to Katie’s birthday morning. Dear is the partial Swede who cooks the pancakes perfectly and the accompaniments are always the same. Besides the pancakes you’ll find little smokies (all beef), sour cream, real maple syrup, fake maple syrup, boysenberry syrup, and non dairy yogurt and coffee.
Addy and JJ found the leftover ‘Christmas Crackers’ to pop!
Auntie LoLo and the littles ready to layer up and go outside and enjoy some snow.
We put on all our layers and headed outside for a little snow time. It didn’t last too long because we were in the single digits and teens for temps. That didn’t stop some of us from making snow angels!
It’s fun having a winter wonderland out your back door.
JJ needed help navigating the deep snow.
Dan worked on blazing a trail.
This snow was not compatible to sticking together to create a snowman.
Time to go back inside for a warm-up and some lunch. Errands, a nap for JJ and it was time for dinner and birthday cake!
We had Raclette for Katie’s birthday dinner. Everyone enjoyed cooking their meat and veggies and melting their butter and cheese.
Time for the family favorite Applesauce Spice Cake and some Creme Brulee.
“Happy birthday dear Katie, Happy birthday to you!
It was a Happy Birthday we all enjoyed.
Katie and Andrew hit the road for home early on Tuesday and we were grateful to get the texts along the way letting us know about their journey and the text that said they were ‘Home Sweet Home’.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Happy Birthday to Katie, The snow photos look fun, great family photos. Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great new week!
Your yard isa beautiful winter playground. Have you some snowshoes? They make wonderful pathmakers for lots of things. Happy Birthday to Katie💜
Vee, we do have snowshoes and we are pulling them out today because we’ve gotten 7 or more inches of snow overnight!!
Happy birthday to Katie! What a great fun! Gorgeous photos!
Thank you for visiting and commenting! Happy New Year!
…keep celebrating.
The last time I saw snow like that was in Canda, norhtern BC, many years ago. Your family enjoyed their fun times!
We are having even more snow Barbara. We are just across the line from British Columbia! Happy New Year!
Fantastic photos of your family gatherings. Happy birthday Katie!
Thank you Denise!
Your photos are so good. The ones taken outside are clear and perfect! I love the pink slippers with the fuzz balls on top. I also think your cake is in such a cool “shape” – I’ve seen cakepans with shapes but have never used one.
Thank you for stopping by and for your comment Lisa. Those slippers Addy is wearing were purchased at Wal-Mart! Happy New Year!
A happy birthday to Katie. Lovely to see your family photos. That’s now is certainly magical. B x
Thank you Barbara! Happy New Year!
Enjoyed all the pictures! 🙂 I love making snow angels. Can you believe we still don’t have any snow!!
Karen, it is strange that you are still snowless. Happy New Year!
Such wonderful snowy pictures of a loving family!! Happy Birthday to your Katie (I love her hair). Stay well and keep on celebrating the way you do!
Thank you, Rosella. Love and hugs!!