Martha's coconut cupcakes

This weekend marks my dad's 65th birthday and he is not a big dessert lover. So, I decided that he might enjoy a coconut cupcake, since he will not eat chocolate and according to him, "anything gooey".

Using my new Martha Stewart cupcake cookbook, I tried her coconut cupcake recipe and boy was it delish- moist, sweet, but not too sweet. However, I did change a few things. I used her Swiss Meringue Buttercream frosting which is outstanding. I think it is way better than the heaviness of normal buttercream frosting.

I also toasted some of the shredded coconut and sprinkled it on top of the cupcakes, which adds a nice crunch. Martha's cupcake book is absolutely amazing and I plan on getting through many more of the recipes.

But for now, my dad, who will not eat dessert, loved the cupcakes, so I definitely recommend them to everyone!

Rainy Evenings

When it rains, and it has a lot this summer, I am always tempted to stay inside and keep the kids occupied with craft projects and other indoor games. However, it has been raining a lot lately and so I decided it's time to get out of the house and into the rain.

I forgot how much fun it can be to be three and play in the rain. I just gave him an umbrella and he had the time of his life. So I encourage everyone to embrace the weather and splash around outside the house. It may surprise you how much fun you will have!