We love smiley pancakes around here!

We are "thinking" about getting back into our gluten free / dairy free diet, so these pancakes are at least dairy free! It's a start anyway...

Dairy Free Pancakes

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 cups soy milk (you may use regular milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
3 Tablespoons melted butter

Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.  Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and then add the wet ingredients in the well and then mix.

I took a spoon and dripped a smiley face onto the hot skillet.  Allow this to cook until you see the bubbles popping and the top looks a little dry.

Next, cover the smiley face with more batter.  Cook just long enough for the batter to set so you can flip the pancake.  You might have to cook a little longer once you flip your pancake so it cooks through.

There you have it --smiles in the morning!

Speaking of smiles, I received  "The Smile Award" for my blog.  It was given to me by Michele of A Big Cup of Tea.  Thank you so much Michele-- you made my day!

Characteristics for the Smile Award:

1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (not necessarily at all times--we are all human)
2. Must love one another
3. Must make mistakes
4. Must learn from others
5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world
6. Must love life
7. Must love kids

These are the rules:

1. The recipient must link back to the awards creator.
2. You must post these rules if you receive the award.
3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself
4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere.
5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.
6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.
7. You must thank your giver.

Choosing only five blogs----that is very hard.  Here is a list of ladies that have brought smiles to my face and provided me with a great deal of support this last year!

Greetingarts, Mama's Doodles, Laeroport, GraceViolet, Mayfly, and for good measure one more, Homemade By Jill . Oh I really could go on an on with more blogs --- Laurie, sends smiles and information to everyone with Tipjunkie!

Have a happy day filled with lots of smiles everyone!

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today!