Coastal Oaks

Dear friends,  Summer is such a great time! I love hearing the shake of cicadas in the trees while Derek and I take our morning strolls, hearing kids play in the afternoon while selling lemonade on the corner, and the splash of folks playing in their pools.... such a good time of year! Soon we'll be smelling the salty wind of the beach, another favorite.  Anyways, so while Derek was taking one of his naps I made Burger Cookies for my Parrot Head AKA Mom.  I also shared some with my neighbors to wish them a Happy Summer! They are very easy just a little time consuming. All you need is vanilla wafers, thin mints, red icing, coconut with green food coloring and sesame seeds (I get them to stick with honey).  Burger cookies for my parrot head  Derek in his derby hat!! 

It's my last day of the AdvoCare 24 day challenge... and the results are in....  I have a waist again AND I can fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes! I still have some work to do but I'm well on my way! My most noticeable loss was in my waist. I went from 38 inches to 33 inches! I definitely have an increase in energy. In the mornings I used to have a cup of coffee and don't get me wrong I LOVE a good cup a coffee every now and then but now I have a spark in the morning. Out of all the products I've been taking this is my favorite. It helps give me an extra bounce in my step (which is no longer on my belly, HA)!  Derek, Maxey and I have been going on "strolls" in the morning which has been a huge contributor to the toning I'm sure! Plus it gets all of us involved. We all start the day off right- listening to the birds chirp and the beat of our feet on the ground! Plus with this little guy I gotta learn to keep up or I might miss out on some of these g