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This week the kids and I are focusing on a new season: winter. Gibbs requested pancakes for his birthday breakfast the other day and this fun treat was my “seasonal” response.

Snowman pancakes

There’s not even a recipe for this one. Every couple of weeks I just make a batch of miniature pancakes (from a mix) and then freeze them for quick weekday breakfast options. About 30 seconds in the microwave and they’re ready to go.

On his birthday, I served Gibbs his Snowman Pancakes on the red plate. The very same red plate from my own childhood. I vividly remember feeling incredibly excited when we had birthdays, good report cards, or other special reasons for my mom to pull out this dish.

Gibbs and Snowman

I must say, though, Gibbs wasn’t too concerned with the plate. He was much more interested in the chocolate that he was allowed to eat for breakfast.

Snowman pancakes 2

We just dusted his pancakes with “snow” (powdered sugar) and decorated with M&M’s, chocolate chips, and an orange jelly bean.

Gibbs snowman pancakes

Even though it wasn’t his birthday, Casey liked this treat too…

Casey snowman pancakes

A fun way to start a special day!

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