Syttende Mai Party

Last night was the big May 17th party - or as the kids would say 'Norway Day.'  We celebrated with about 30 of our friends, most of Scandinavian heritage.  It was a really fun night and the weather was great for sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful sunshine.

Before the party, Leif and the kids headed to Ballard to the parade.  Leif dressed in his bunad   He wasn't going to let 95 degree weather and 2 layers of wool strip him of his Norwegian pride. 

He looked handsome, don't you think?

 

I forgot to take pictures of all the food, but trust me it was a really fun mix of lots of different Norwegian stuff.  The biggest hit of the night was the traditional wieners - served wrapped in lefse, with shrimp salad and crispy fried onions.  

 

(Not the best picture, but trust me Jenna is really anxious to bite into this exquisite culinary treat - or as I call it, "The Poorest of the Poor Man's Surf and Turf."

It was a really fun day with great friends and gorgeous sunshine!