Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

So we have moved around a bit, and I have noticed two (ok maybe more than two) food items/recipes that people not from the St. Louis area have never tried. The first being rhubarb, and the second...Gooey Butter Cake. Well, we were asked to bring a dessert to a friendly get together and I made Gooey Butter Cake...with a pumpkin spin. I got this recipe from a friend's sister-in-law, so I can't take the credit, but it is so delicious!

Gooey Butter Cake

Crust:

1 box yellow cake mix

1 egg

1 stick melted butter

Mix together with a fork and press into a 9x13in pan.

Filling:

2 eggs

1 (80z) pkg cream cheese

4 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 stick of melted butter

Pour over crust and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 55 min or until set. It will be gooey...hence the title:) To make the pumpkin version add 1(15oz) can of pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp of nutmeg to the filling mixture.

Meeting Uncle Momo

My brother came up last month with my parents and finally got to meet Cora. He was in basic training and tech school when she was first born so this was the first chance he had to come visit. We had a blast!! We all love Uncle Merrill!!!

(This post is actually from Sept 20th but somehow didnt get posted)

My Cora and Me

I thought for sure that the "newness"(if thats even a word) or novelty of having a baby sister would've worn off by now, but no. They are just as in love with her as the moment they met her in the hospital. They give her bigs kisses and hugs before they leave for school and run to greet her after. At night they both want their time to cuddle with Cora in their beds. They both hate to hear her cry or whine and she rarely has to since they love to entertain her. Everytime she laughs...they laugh, and I smile. The bond they all share truly melts my heart. I love them so much.....and we all love our Coco puff!!

First Day of School

My sweet babies started school on the 11th of August. Porter started pre-k and Savannah started 2nd. They both love their teachers and we are excited to get another year rolling!

Porter's Birthday

My sweet baby boy turned four in August. He also started Pre-k three days before his birthday, but thats for another post. I love my baby boy and we share a special bond. He's the one that knows exactly how to push my buttons then immediatley after...melt my heart. He is a goofy, active, mischevious, handsome little man. Rob obviously wasn't here to help with the birthday festivities , and I really wanted to make this birthday great for Porter. He really deserved it! As most of you know it was 100+ temps here for over two months and Porter really wanted to have his party at the splash park. So after much hoping and praying, we were blessed with perfect weather the day of his party. We had an awesome turn out and Porter had a blast. Rob's parents came down for the fun too! We were able to skype Rob from my phone so he could see Porter open his presents.

I love you so much Porter.