Russell's Birthday...

You'll have to forgive me, because once again, I had difficulities narrowing down the photos. Russ' birthday was yesterday, but we celebrated with family last Sunday. We had a picnic (and believe it or not, it was a warm and BEAUTIFUL day!). Russ loves being outside, so it was perfect...

Then, yesterday, we celebrated as a family with pizza and a birthday cake. A lot of you asked about his birthday cake...but I'll tell you it wasn't a "cute" cake. But it is to DIE FOR. Here is the recipe...

Sherelle's Creamy Coconut Cake

-1 White Cake Mix

-1 can sweetened condensed milk

-1/2 can coconut milk (you can find this by the Mexican food)

-Cool Whip

-Coconut

Mix and bake cake as directed in a 9x13 pan. While still warm, poke lots of holes all over the cake using a fork. Drizzle the whole can of sweetened condensed milk over the cake and then pour half of the coconut milk over that. Top with a tub of cool whip and then sprinkle with coconut. YUM! This is one of my favorite cakes on earth! You have no idea until you try...

   

Comments

[Janeal]

I'll have to try this cake recipe...I so love coconut! Looks like he had a great birthday.

[Melissa]

We're coconut fans around here too!!! Definatlely have to try this out! :)

[Holly]

I'm definitely trying the cake recipe! Yum! What a cute little guy! I bet you can't believe he's already 5!

[kristan martin]

Sherelle, never apologize for too many pictures, there is no such thing! I love the picture of everyone in a tree, how wonderful. Lucky has the same bike as Russell and the same Nerf gun. I'm tellin ya, you have great taste! We had a similar birthday for Lucky, outdoors, fire pit and hot dogs. His friends brought their 4 wheelers and they rode around our track. Out door birthdays are perfect for crazy little boys. I'm so glad you had such nice weather for his party!

[Missy]

I love all the photos! Keep em coming! Happy birthday Russ. We've have 3 birthday in our little fam this week. I'll definitely try that cake.

[Bonnie]

Hey's so cute!!! Thats awsome that he had a great day. Its amazing how fast they grow up.
Bonnie

[DarlaLOU]

Looks like tons of fun and so good to "see" your Mom too! I miss seeing her in the store!
Darla

[bichonpawz]

Hey! We have a fire pit like that in the yard at the cottage! Love fire pit food! Russell looks so happy in all the pictures. Terrific family gathering. I love all the different pics you took of the kids...and the ones with the grandparents. Your pictures are always special. Very inspiring!! And I'll have to try that cake recipe...

[Claudia]

Great pictures! i love the one in the big tree! you have a great family and Russell looks so happy! congrats!

[Leanne]

great photos especially the one of everyone up the tree. And it looks like Russ had a great time...

[Leanne]

great photos especially the one of everyone up the tree. And it looks like Russ had a great time...

[Janiel Bishop]

I am SO going to try that cake recipe! Yum!!! Also I love the picture of your "family tree!" My small family did one simular but with only 6 members it wasnt nearly as awesome looking.

[Robyn Longhurst]

He IS cute!!! I love little boys - especially the rough and dirty and sweet and gooey kind!

[Kristi Ottmar]

What a GREAT birthday. I loved all the pic's. The mud and his BMX bike were GREAT. I think the tree one with the whole fam is amazing! I love your stuff over at Adorn it this week as well!

[oceans5]

Happy Birthday to Russ!! Can't wait to try that recipe.

[Rachel]

Happy Birthday!!

Fantastic pictures, love the different angles and setups used.

[Sabrina S]

WOW! That cake sounds yummy! I will definitely be trying it out! Do you chill the cake after drizzling coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk? This might be a no-brainer...
It sure looks like you've been having fun!

[Scrapping Servant]

LOVE the family tree picture!!!