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I Would Call It a Vacation, But...

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I would call what we are getting ready to go on a vacation, but I don't think I can. To me a vacation involves a lounge chair, an umbrella drink, the sand in my toes and the sound of the ocean waves in my ear. In my mind, the word vacation is not equivalent to riding 40 hours in the car with three children 5 and under. I am sure when we return, you are going to see a long run of posts about adult beverages as I am sure after that kind of trip, cocktails are deserved and in order.

I am really excited to see my brother and his family. His wife, Ginger, makes the most incredible tasting enchiladas. We will get to spend some time with my good friend Melissa and her family, which we haven't done in at least 4 years. We will finally get to visit my sister-in-laws house in Pittsburg, PA too and we'll get to see the rest of the in-laws at the end of our vacation for summer birthday parties.  Yes, long hours on the road are ahead of us, but the destinations will be worth it.

I thought I'd share with you the links to some of my favorite strawberry recipes. These are links to recipes I have not posted yet, but that I love very much!

In the meantime, if you are looking for a yummy and patriotic treat for your kids, make sure to check out my Kid's Cuisine post from today. You can find it here.

Now, on to the recipes:

This is my all time favorite milk shake recipe - Sonic Strawberry Cheesecake Shake

This is my favorite way to have a simple strawberry treat - Maple Sauce for Strawberries 

Just like the one from McDonald's - Yogurt Parfait 

Another yummy trifle - Strawberry Angel Trifle 

Enjoy! 

Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 09:05AM by Registered CommenterKristen | Comments27 Comments

Reader Comments (27)

Have a great vacation.It must be exciting to see your brother after all the se tie:)
We are off too to Nashvile and Memphis this week.To me.half the fun is reaching there,stopping every few hrs.It's so much fun.My kids are older for that kind of fun!:D
June 21, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAsha
Have a safe trip and do enjoy the destinations, they sound grand!
Have a great trip!! Hope you are able to enjoy a few adult beverages while on vacation, too!
June 21, 2007 | Unregistered Commentermarty
Hope your vacation will be better than you even hope will be be.

Oh my...I'm trying to diet and boy is it hard after checking out these yummy things!
June 21, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKat
Have a good trip!!!!
And I'm now heading to make my milkshake! :P
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterlululu
Have fun, sweetie!
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterPatricia Scarpin
Have a safe trip and try to enjoy yourself! hehe Thanks for the berry recipes =)

xoxo
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterLisa
Happy and safe journeys!
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCynthia
Hope the kids don't drive you insane.
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJerry
Anything and everything with strawberries...yum!
Have a great vacation - is it 40 hours all together or one way? Either - have some adult beverages...
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterkatiez
I'm super hungry for some strawberries now! : )
Have a safe trip!
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterLisa : )
ohboy and what about louis?! have a safe and sane trip :)
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered Commenteraria
Enjoy your vacation!
June 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCris
Have a great trip! You'll be missed. Have a huge cocktail for me (with 2 umbrellas).
June 23, 2007 | Unregistered Commentergigi
Eek 40 hours in the car! Yikes! I hope you have a great vacation anyhow! :)
June 23, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer
Kristen, I hope that you'll have an enjoyable trip ahead and that the kids will have a great time too.
June 23, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterNora
Travel safely, dear! Love to you! :)
June 25, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKaren Beth
Try to have some fun on your vacation. And be safe.
June 25, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCheryl
Have a good "getaway." (That's what I call vacations that involve traveling with kids, lots of family and long car rides. They're still fun at times, but also tiring.)

Also...the Sonic Strawberry Cheesecake Shake? To die for.
June 25, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAnne
Enjoy your vacation.
We have strawberries galore this year. I'm making jam, freezing, making smoothies.
YUM.
Sandy
For Reluctant Entertainers
June 25, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSandy

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