Instead of signing the girls up for camp this summer, we packed up the car and headed to Virginia for a few weeks to visit family. The girls have spent almost every day at the pool and when they aren’t there, they have played with their cousins. They were having such a great time we decided to extend our stay through the Fourth of July.
We have attended so many family BBQ’s lately and we have one next weekend so decided on something different than burgers and dogs. Here are some simple, yet festive meals we will have to celebrate Independence Day:
Breakfast: See my post Memorial Day/ July 4th Sailboat breakfast.
Lunch: We plan on packing a lunch and heading to the pool for their Fourth of July celebration. Star Sandwiches: Make your favorite sandwich and use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut it out of the bread. On the side: Cherry tomatoes and Blueberries to keep with the Red, White and Blue theme. We will also be making a trip to the ice cream truck when he makes a visit. 🙂
Dinner: While my mom was at Costco she came across festive Four Cheese Ravioli by Nuovo. Add a little butter or olive oil and fresh garlic, then serve with your favorite veggies on the side. You can even use a small bowl or cup of tomato sauce on the side and the kids can dip their ravioli. The girls are SUPER excited to try them tomorrow.
Drinks: To get the girls to drink more water during this heat wave, I have frozen blackberries, raspberries and blueberries to put in their water. They love it and when they start thawing they add a slight hint of flavor to their water. They call it “special water”. The frozen fruit gives a festive look and Mommies can add it to a glass of wine or prosecco while watching fireworks!
Dessert: Flag Graham Crackers the kids can make. In a separate cup add cool whip. Cut strawberries into thin lines and place on plate with blueberries and raspberries for decorating. Give each child a graham cracker. Use a spoon to spread the cool whip and then decorate. We did a practice round today. I had to help my younger daughter, but my older daughter had a great time making it and eating it. My older daughter did her own interpretation of the flag.
Ready to decorate!
Ready to eat!
Happy Eating and Drinking This 4th of July!
Tastefully Childish 
Looking forward to making our graham cracker flags tomorrow at our neighborhood cookout!