James

James all geared up.

Fun on the Farm (not the funny farm)

Nathan, Michael, Julie, James and Mike.

Gluten Free Tuesday???

You might wonder why I have Gluten Free recipes on my blog. Well my 5 year old granddaughter has Celiacs Disease and cannot have Gluten. She was diagnosed 6 months ago and was just retested to see if she has been accidentally getting Gluten in her diet and it was negative. Her mommy is doing a fantastic job watching out for her and her diet. Kudos to Vicki Lee. Gracie is so diligent in asking if foods have gluten in them. When you offer her anything to eat she always asks "does it have gluten in it?" For a 5 year old she is sure informed. Even her 3 year old brother Braden asks if things are gluten-free. Hes always looking out for his big sissy.
Please give to the NFCA whenever possible. (national foundation for celiac awareness)

Thank You

Gluten Free Tuesday Recipe

Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

Ingredients
1 cup butter, melted, plus additional butter for greasing pan

1 (15 ounce) package Betty Crocker Gluten Free chocolate cake mix
3 eggs


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3-4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350°F.
2 Lightly grease 13x9-inch baking pan.
3 In a large bowl combine cake mix, 1 egg and 1 stick of melted butter and stir until well blended.
4 Pat mixture in to pan.
5 With mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth.
6 Add 2 eggs, cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
7 Beat until all ingredients are well mixed.
8 Slowly add 1 stick of melted butter and vanilla.
9 Beat until smooth.
10 Stir in nuts with spatula.
11 Spread filling over cake mixture.
12 Bake for 40-50 minutes.
13 (Be careful not to overcook, center should still be a little gooey when finished baking).
14 Let partially cool on wire rack before cutting.
15 Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream.

Uncle Mike

Uncles are the best,

aren't they Grace?

VL learning to ride

Vicki Lee learning how

to ride. Shes doing awesome.

You Go Girlie Girl!

Thats too little for you

NATHAN!!! Thats too little for you!!!!!

Mikes new bike

Just the cutest kids in the world!

bad boys, bad boys ….and girl!

 

lil motorbike

Vicki Lee on little motorbike..Is she Peddlin? lol

Gracies new blingin' ride

She is so excited. Cant wait

till the battery is charged.

She actually has a real

working radio in this buggy.

Too cool!

Michael Andrew

Michael Andrew on uncle Nates motorcycle. Hes such a quick learner.

new bike #2

Mike on the

faux Harley!

new bike #1

Mike first thing this morning.

Bobbi and her babies

Sissy cuddling her babies after they took a dip in the pool. Shes such a good mommy.

I wish this picture had turned out more clear but it was taken with my cell phone and if you move one tiny bit it is blurry.

Grammys Garage

They had to have somewhere to park their vehicles last night!

James' birthday present

I think James liked his new buggy we got him for his birthday. He had fun running it in the yard and on the patio. Hes getting so big. Hes a big 6 year old now..

Auntie and Braden

Auntie giving Bray a ride on the little

motorbike that James and Michael usually

ride. Yes, James learned to ride it this

past week. Hes so cute on it.

Kids' new toy

Bradens newest toy. Bray looking on as his daddy and grandpa put together his new 4-wheeler. He was so excited to get this 4 wheeler from his grammy. I think cause its RED...
As you can see in the background we dont have enough toys around here.

grammy papaw and grandkids

This is a picture of our grandkids and us. We have a family photo taken every year in November. We all change a little, esp. my hair color lol. Arent these the cutest kids you ever did see?

l-r front James, Braden on grampas lap, Gracie and Bobbi Ann in front of grammy.

back left, Michael and Grandpa Richie

lil miss hollywood

Grace and I have so much fun riding around in my convertible. She looks like shes an actress or

something in these pictures. I just love it. She complained about her hair blowing so I found this scarf in the car and put it on her... what a doll, dont ya think?

Bray and Grammy

Riding the motor scooter with grammy. Actually we're just sitting on it.

grandkids at play

The kids love the new waterslide. They have had so much fun with it. We have enjoyed watching them too.

This is the FIRST waterslide.

Bradens birthday

Braden had a wonderful birthday party. His mommy made a delicious chocolate gluten free cake for him. He had lots of friends and family at his party. It was a very hot day but by 6:30 there was a breeze and we had fans going and had a great time. Happy 3rd Birthday Braden!!!

I love you,

Grandma Vicki