I started my day yesterday off right with a good workout 
a quick 10 minute HIIT workout
replenished with a smoothie
made enough for 4 as my mom and two older sisters and I were busy in the kitchen making things for our holiday party, and needed fuel to keep us going
I got busy making some raw desserts – first our chocolate cream cake, same ones we made for our sweater holiday party
the best part is always cleaning out the blender when done!
next up raw lime coconut cheesecake, or cream cake as I like to call it. As it is not really cheesecake, but more a cream filled cake
a new recipe and it came out perfect! I was practicing this recipe for Lori’s wedding. actually both of these desserts will be featured at her wedding.
aren’t they cute??
after making lots of other goodies with the older sis, I was off to get myself ready
I clean up pretty well, huh??
then this little one arrived, now the party started
love playing with my niece, she is getting so big
just too much fun when she is around
back to party prep
I secretly stashed some of these for us to enjoy later, as I know they would be gone.
ever see a fireplace by a pool?? haha we do not a fireplace, so this works great
drink station
Cheers!
I had one too many of these 
party was so much fun as always and I guess no one was hungry
even desserts were wiped out
good think I save me some cheesecakes
and as I sit here I am hydrating the body, aka trying to cure my hangover and get my voice back. from all the talking (and dehydration) I lost my voice by the end of the night. and I am the type of person that can chat and chat once I got a few drinks in me. my sister jokes and calls me chatty cathy, haha
coconut and fresh juice
my mom has a nice juicer, so I have been enjoy fresh juice everyday I have been home. I forgot how much I love them. wonder if it can fit in my suitcase, ha
well thanks for allowing me to share my day yesterday. the party was a lot of fun. good seeing old family friends, as well as meet new people. it is funny now because I am seeing kids I used to babysit and they are all grow-up!! crazy
till next time,
michelle
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Well, well, you sure do clean up nicely!! HAWT stuff!!!!
Ahhh I love me a good party….I too, drink too much and chat too much….LOL. I think we’d make a good pair
Your desserts are FAB! I’m going back to read the dessert from yesterday! OMG!
xxoo
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Kris yes we are a perfect pair!!
Haha I’m with Kris, hot stuff right there
It looks like you had a great time and that your creations were a success!
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aww thanks Brittany, you are too sweet.
You look great! Looks like a really fun party and a beautifullll house wow! I too am nursing a little “irish flu” today. Lotssss of water and comforting healthy food. Oh and a nap!
Thanks Katie! Sending you healing vibes your way
I love that top you wore!! Both desserts sound heavenly! Lori’s wedding guests are going to be very well-fed
Glad you’ve been drinking fresh juice lately! It really is a nice extra boost to the day, isn’t it?!
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Kristin, thank you and yes fresh juice is a wonderful addition to the day
you look fantastic! i am the same way about drink + chatterbox haha. i prob think i’m hilarious too lol. oh! guess what? i bought a juicer and it came today! hi juice pulp crackers! i’m so excited and i knew you’d understand my giddy self over a juice
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haha yes Melissa!! awesome enjoy ur juicer!!
Hey Michelle! I love seeing your inner workings in the kitchen and prep! I need you around to make me some green smoothies and fab desserts. Your family must have so much fun in the kitchen together!
You do clean up well! I love that top! Where from???
Happy new year to you, Lori and your family xoxo
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thanks girl! I believe I got the top from Wet Seal. and oh yes always a fun time in the kitchen
that is a must haha
You clean up beautifully! And what a fun party that looks like. Those cream cakes are especially gorgeous–love how every party for a while will give you the opportunity to perfect something for Lori’s wedding.
Maybe you should ask the easter bunny for a juicer!
love
Ela
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Ela that is a great idea
ooh, that cream cake looks so good! Nice work! And you know you had a successful party when all the food disappears.
Your niece is growing up so fast and she’s so darn cute! You also cleaned up very nicely. Smashing darling!
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