My Special Little Helper!

I love it when Gracie bakes with me! She is such a wonderful little helper. She is always so eager to pitch in and stir the batter. :o) Here are a couple things we have made together recently!

Oatmeal cookies made with gluten free flour

Good job Gracie!

That looks pretty yummy Laura~

We also made some coconut flour raisin spice bread. Very delicious and carb free! :)

After baking, Gracie insisted on helping with the dishes. You are such a huge blessing to our family Grace! ♥

Botanical Gardens With Grandma~

We had a lovely time with Grandma at the garden! We saw some beautiful flowers and enjoyed the very nice weather. It just amazes me how many different kinds of flowers and plants the Lord has made. All magnificent and beautiful! :D

Lovely Mandy.... This was the same day her doggie Molly died. :(

 

Grant giving stroller rides to the girls

Oh, sweetness!

Walking through the beautiful park

These were very odd looking flowers... The blue is amazing!

In the Orchid House

The horses at the lodge were very friendly

We had such a wonderful time! I hope we can visit the garden again when Nana and Papa Ben when come! :D

Rest In Peace.....

Our dear darling little Molly died today. How sad we all are!!! She was the best little doggie ever... :(
She died of "tick fever" which we had no idea even existed!  She had been acting under the weather but, this was such a shock to us! Oh Molly, we love you and miss you so much. May you rest in peace wonderful dog~

Sick, sick, sick...

For the past three days, we have been battling with the flu. Yucky!! Today Ryan, Amanda, Gracie, Mom and I were all down. Wow, it really makes you appreciate good health and feeling well when you feel so bad. Praise the Lord that we are usually in good health and that He is helping us through this sick season!  Thank you Daddy and Grant for taking care of everyone today!

Sick little Gracie :(

Saying Goodbye to The Kings and Willow.. :(

We were so very blessed to have the King family and Willow Page with us for 3 weeks! It was such an encourgment to fellowship with them. All the children had grown so much... :( Thank you Lord for good friends! It was a very sweet time. We ate our last meal together before taking them to the airport at a cute little stand...

                                                        

                                                         Sweet Sister Stephanie~

                                            Reading a goodbye letter.. Sniff.. Sniff

                       The Lord bless and keep you sweet firiends! Till we meet again~


                
                                                         Dear Friends
        

Happy Birthday Gracie!

Yesterday was Gracie's 4th birthday! Wow, she is getting to be such a big girl. She is such a joy to have in the family... Thank you Lord for this wonderful blessing. Gracie is such a good helper! She also loves to play and share with her little sister. I pray you have a very blessed next year Grace.. I pray you will continue to grow into a Godly young lady! ♥

Gracie at Rosa's

Pretty flowers Grace!

What a sweet darling

Wonderful Mrs. B and her girls brought Gracie a little birthday cake. That was so nice! Thank you so much girls... It really meant a lot to Grace. Oh, and it was *very* good! :) 

BLTS For Lunch~

 I have been having fun cooking for the family this past week. The other day we made BLTS with homemade Mayonnaise and whole wheat bread. They were really good! Everyone enjoyed them very much.. Thank you boys for helping me with them. :)

The Boys enjoyed them! :)

We also made some homemade tomato, carrot soup

Yum! :)