Saying goodbye is never fun but seeing Billy is pretty awesome.

We spent the afternoon just hanging out at my parent’s house and then it was time to say goodbye.  Just in case you were wondering- I will be making the below picture into a portrait, frame it and put it above our fireplace (okay we don’t have a fireplace but someday we will).  I really like these kiddos. 

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You know you have an awesome baby when everyone is more sad to say goodbye to her than they are to say goodbye to you.

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We left way before I needed to for the airport which allowed me time to convince my mom to make a quick stop along the way for food.  Bfast food seriously sounds good to me all day long.  

I had the Denver Omelet (even though it looked like scrambled eggs) with potatoes and an english muffin.  

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 Perfect fuel for a long night of hanging out in the airport, flying to LA and then flying home.  Brooke is a trooper.  

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She was pretty excited that we had the whole row to ourselves.

Of course I had peanuts and pretzels on the flight because that is a must when you are on an airplane.

Other food musts when at a certain place:

Baseball Game—- Hotdogs

Disneyland—– Soft pretzels, pickle, churros, frozen chocolate covered banana

End of a race—— bagels, chocolate milk and fruit

Soccer game as a kid—– orange slices and capri suns

New York City—–  Thin crust pizza the size of Brooke

Camping—– trail mix, s’mores, starbursts to roast over the fire (please tell me you did this too)

Beach—–  Watermelon, chips, Subway sandwiches, fish tacos and grape soda

East Coast—- Potbelly’s subs

San Francisco—— Clam chowder, sour dough bread and Ghirardelli

Janae’s house—– Donuts and Swedish Fish

Any places to add to the list and the food that goes along with them?  Or add foods to my list of places!!!

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Cottage – veggies and dip, hamburgers, s’mores!

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Definitely a fire place picture! I’m thinking life size is the only way to go.

My house- cake balls and undercooked brownies dipped in frosting!

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Undercooked brownies dipped in frosting?? Can I come over?? Is NOW okay?? :D

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That’s what I’m thinking!!

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when i’m home, in chicago, i must eat pizza! and now, that i live in baltimore, i would say the dish i connect with this city is crab dip!

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Maine- lobster and whoopie pies!

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Safe travels! I know B2 is anxious to see you and Brooke.

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Oh, I think I got that wrong…. Billy is B1, right?

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Walt Disney World– Dole Whip, large pretzel the size of my head, all you can eat crab buffet
Pre-running fuel– bagel with jelly, almonds, and energy drink
Hilton Head– Crab dip
Mom’s house– sauerkraut with pork chops, chili, bbq
Just to name a few! :)

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Definitely Dole Whip at Disney!

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Your family is absolutely precious! The kids cling to you like crazy and it’s adorable. I want to be an aunt like you someday ;)
Foods: Frozen hot chocolate anywhere you can find it.
Toasted marshmallow milkshake at stand in NYC
Mac and cheese- my mom and grandmother’s kitchens!
oh man I better go for a run just thinking about all this food!

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That picture is adorable! Your hair looks great in it too.

Whenver I go to NYC I need pizza but I also need a REAL bagel with deli cream cheese. I eat bagels in Upstate NY all the time, but the ones in NYC are just way better.

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Vancouver: Sushi
(At least, that’s where I learned to love it!)

Cruisin’: Dairy Queen
(The house I grew up in didn’t have air conditioning, and there were always a few nights every summer that would be unbearably hot and muggy. No one was sleeping anyway, so my parents would pile us all in the car and we’d just go out and drive, windows down, air blowing in the our faces. And, of course, eat DQ!)

My House: Quinoa, Hard boiled eggs, Dark chocolate bars
(Not all at the same time. Unless you really want to…)

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Easter – pastel M&M’s
Christmas – red and green M&M’s
Fourth of July – red, white and blue M&M’s

Oh dear, I see a pattern here!

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Hilarious!!

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Pittsburgh- LaFeria’s, Primanti’s, pierogis, funnel cake

Northern Indiana- Tiebels

Gulf Coast Mississippi- Mary Mahoney’s and Aunt Jenny’s (Biloxi and Ocean Springs)

Halifax- Ryan Duffy’s

Top of Utah- Maddox

My place- most any baked item (former Whole Foods baker here)

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In all of these piccies Brooke looks like she is having SO MUCH fun with her cousins! Love her little giggly expression!

When in St. Louis: toasted ravioli, Imo’s pizza & gooey butter cake.

When in my house: vegan chocolate desserts IN THE FACE!

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OOh I like this question!!
Cottage- doritos, sunchips and lucky charms
Ottawa- beaver tails (like canadian churros)
Quebec- crepes
Texas- chicken fried chicken/steak
After a race – chocolate milk and pancakes
My house- banana bread and chocolate milk

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Safe travels! You can just FEEL the love in your family & it’s so AWESOME!

My house: Guacamole. Always!

Sarah
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NYC: Soup Dumplings
Tennis: Gummy Bears
Baseball Game: Fatburger or Panda Express

The Kidless Kronicles

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Starbursts to roast over the fire?!?!?!?? WHAT?!?!?? I have NEVER heard of that?? I’d have to add: Colorado Springs – eggs, bacon & berries at the Garden of the Gods club, Phoenix – In N Out (only place I’ve had it), Flagstaff – Mexican Hot Coffee, My parents’ house – cinnamon sugar toast.

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Colorado – Bison burgers
Iowa Summers – sweet corn & watermelon
Anywhere I go – Sushi
Right now – peanut butter in my oatmeal & coffee, coffee, coffee

…And I totally agree on NY style pizza! Paper thin, falling apart and so delicious.

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Oh my gosh- that picture is just the BEST!!!
Important foods for me:
@ My Moms house- Mac and Cheese
@ the beach- BLT’s and lime corn chips (OMG YUM)
@ Roadtrips- twizzlers, mini candy bars, smart food popcorn
@ Post race- pizza, spinach, and beer :-)

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Love that family picture! So cute.

Texas – Tex Mex!! (mostly for the guac)

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When I visit my boyfriends parents I always make him stop at one of the stores for Ice Cream cones on our way- its a must!

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grandma’s house: mac and cheese

seasonal desserts- certain desserts for certain holidays

And Fall foods are the best- pumpkin and apple!

Key West, FL: key lime pie everyday!

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that first picture absolutely needs to be framed! I’m glad you had some family time:)

Love the must-have list. NYC one is so true!

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Camping – chips & smookies!
Any fair – Mini donuts
After a race – Starbucks!

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The chocolate dipped frozen bananas at Disneyland are incredible. I have at least five whenever I go!! I love them!

You gotta add bagels to New York :)

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I live on the East Coast- what is Pot Bellys Subs?

And starbursts over the fire… say what?!?

Oh and beautiful photos- Your daughter is beyond beautiful and adorable!

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Roasting Starbucks over the fire?? Never heard of that one, but guess what I’m doing on my next camping trip? :mrgreen:

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We just got a Potbelly’s in Seattle!!!

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You are missing a major Disneyland / Disney World item – a Mickey shaped Ice Cream bar!! This is a vacation must!

Any road trip needs a small bag of Combos and gummy bears at some point and if we are traveling south of Michigan – a stop at Chick fil a. My husband likes Chex Mix on all road trips.

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Chicago – Pizza and Portillos!!!

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Anywhere and Everywhere- Froyo
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (where I’m originally from)- Beer, Brats, Cheese Curds
North Carolina- BBQ

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you have an insanely beautiful family

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What an adorable photo of all of you! Whenever I go down to Phoenix to visit my parents and in-laws, I demand some authentic Mexican food. Utah definitely lacks in that department. ;)

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Durango, CO: Steamworks Pizza!

That picture is so beautiful. Definitely frame worthy!

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look at brooke’s eyelashes!
now you have me craving s’mores and capri suns…
golf course – hot dog, snickers and red gatorade

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Utah – Cafe Rio and KNEADERS! Love both!!!!

Cannon Beach Oregon – Pizza a’ Feta, Donuts, and Tillamook Ice Cream on homemade Waffle Cones!! — One word, Heavenly.

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The beach was definitely watermelon!
I’m Korean, so my house always had some kimchi, rice, dried seaweed, and hot chili paste on hand.
Brooke certainly is a trooper in all of these flights!

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Rhonda says: dots at Great Adventure; Sandrine says: chocolate croissant in Paris

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I think I only played soccer as a child for the squeeze-its + orange slices. Yum.

I can’t recall if you have gone here yet or not, but you if you haven’t you need to get to Papalote’s in San Fran and eat a burrito. SO GOOD. http://www.papalote-sf.com/

Columbus OH- Jeni’s Ice Cream. Beyond amazing.

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You were totally spot on with that food list! Every time my family and I go to SF, we ALWAYS get either soup in a bread bowl or ghiradelli’s. It’s been our family tradition ever since I can remember. I’m sure you’ll start that with Brooke, too, once she’s able to! :)

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I would add pancakes to the after the race, or really any run…gotta have your pancakes!

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Southern California-Mexican food! (California Burritos to be exact!)

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Beignets in New Orleans! And fried green tomatoes in the Carolina’s :) I’ve never heard of roasting starbursts but I will def be trying this soon!!

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I used to bring beef jerky to the airport with me for some reason. I have since gotten over that weird obsession.

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Great pic of you with the all the kiddos!

Jelly Beans anytime, anywhere.

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That picture is absolutely beautiful!!!

I like to think of food according to seasons. :)

Fall: fresh apples, cider, cider donuts, apple pie, butternut squash, and pumpkin shaped candy corn
Winter: hot chocolate, comfort foods (lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread!), and MAPLE SYRUP :)
Spring: Easter candy (Cadbury Mini-Eggs and Egg Shaped Reese’s)
Summer: fresh fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, watermelon) and vegetables (corn, peas, and cucumbers)

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Your family is adorable!

Movies- homemade popcorn and candy bought from the gas station smuggled in to the movie in your purse :)

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Michigan – Mackinac Island Fudge & Pasties! And Traverse City Cherry Pie! When in Detroit, a Hani from Coney Island is a must!

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I love traverse cherries!

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Oh my goodness I thought I was the only one who loves roasted starbursts?! They are 100000x better than regular starbursts! I’m glad someone else shares my obsession with them haha

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I love food associations. I have lots of crazy ones (mine are more like if I eat X dish, X must accompany it), but I also have geographical ones.

Home (Hagerstown, MD) – Krumpe’s Donuts, Superior Dairy Ice Cream, and a Freddie’s cold cut sub. I also often smuggle out a bag of Gibble’s Cheesy Poofs.

St. Louis, MO – St. Louis style pizza (provel cheese), Jack-in-the-Box tacos

Northern VA/DC – Potbelly’s Italian sub

Ocean City, MD – Fisher’s Popcorn and steamed blue crabs

Boston, MA – cannoli from Mike’s and Wagamama’s

Atlanta, GA – Fountain Coke

At the pool/beach – Twizzlers and pretzels

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Next time you are in Disneyland MAKE SURE you go to the little store just outside of the Winnie the Pooh ride and buy a Mickey Mouse cookie. They are shortbread, I think, they look like a sugar cookie and they are DELICIOUS! I crave them fort knightly…they are a must!!! :) Now I really want to hop on a plane and get myself a Mickey cookie!!

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I’m coming to Janae’s house ;)
Brooke is SO beautiful!!!!!! I can’t get over it. Just like her Mom.
I ADORE that first picture, can totally see why you would want to frame it. It’s perfect- everyone is looking at the camera!

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Chicago – Deep dish pizza and hot dog.

I live on the East Coast and I have never been to Pot Bellys. They just put one in right next to my work though so maybe I’ll change that soon.

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They have potbellys in Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL too!

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Love the picture with you and all the kiddos!

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Beautiful picture of you and the kids

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Haha love this list!! I’m so hungry now.

I hope you had a safe trip home!

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The only item I insist on having when I visit Disneyland…
Corn dog from the cart off of Main Street. :)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/disneyland-corn-dog-cart-anaheim

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That’s pretty wild-over 400 Yelp reviews for a corn dog cart? It must be pretty awesome!

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Maine- Lobster Roll
London- Fish & Chips & Indian Food & Wagamama
US OPEN- Crepe! Best crepe ever
New Orleans- Cafe du mont
Chicago- Chicago mix popcorn
California- cheap & delicious mexican food
San Jose- Yumi Yogurt & Persian food
Florida- Publix subs
Las Vegas- pancakes at Wynn

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That is such a gorgeous photo, Janae! My favourite part is Brooke’s expression.

Movies = LARGE popcorn. I might share.

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You need to add Cracker Jack and fresh lemonade to the baseball game’s hot dog. And you are so on for kid’s soccer games. I took my godson to a couple of his games last spring, and the mom’s were bringing candy, and cookies, and all this junk food. I learned to bring him the good stuff stashed in my purse.

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Seattle- Beecher’s Mac n Cheese, the original Starbucks (anything from there), Pike’s place mini donut cart (I’m serious… These things are a hidden treasure) and you must go to Dijon’s Thaimin the U district (it’s a house turned into a restaurant) and last but not least Salty’s on Alki restaurant. Come run Whidbey island half marsthon in April! It’s a beautiful run along th ocean!

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That picture with the kiddos is incredible! What adorable people! I must say the fact that you guys are all so photogenic makes people like me want to hurl out of envy. (What? That’s totally a thing.)

I hadn’t ever heard of roasting Starbursts until I moved to WA and went to girls camp with the YW. I still think it’s strange, but I’m coming around.

You forgot your list of must go to restaurants in Utah! Though that might warrant it’s own blog post because I’m sure there isn’t a short list.

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Your family looks like so much fun! My family is super close to. My sister and her huband actually live 2 doors down from me and my husband! I don’t know what we’re going to do when one of us moves. :(

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oops, *My family is super close too

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Totally agree with the “food musts”! I am definitely predictable when it comes to what I eat at specific events.. gotta stick with what works! :)

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every time i read your blog i become starving!!!!!

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I love that Brooke has the cutest cousins that love her. Glad you get to go back to Billy=)

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Such a cool question!!!

Home- Columbus, GA- COuntry’s BBQ and sweet tea
Other Home- Riverton, UT- Thai Basil and Daylight Donuts
Before a race- Bagel w/peanut butter and a banana
After a race- BEER!!!

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I live in Rochester and no one is allowed to visit me or this city without trying a Garbage Plate (looks and sounds gross, but it is one of a kind and DELICIOUS!)

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Detriot, MI- Coney Island chili dog & chili cheese fries
Upper Pennisula of MI- fudge!!
Before a Race- bagel or toast w/ PB and coffee
Before an early morning run- coffee
Chicago, IL- italian beef sandwiches, deep dish pizza

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Such a sweet first pic! Well they are all sweet but that one extra so. Looks like Brooke fits right in with the rest of the fam.

I am slightly faux shocked that you didn’t have a special listing for Utah: Cafe Rio!!

What I would add:

Memphis: barbeque, banana pudding, although those could be extended to many other places in the Southeast

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Seattle – Starbucks & Salmon
Baltimore – CRAB CAKES!!!!
SoCal – In N Out

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I never leave NYC without getting a bagel and coffee, Carrot Cake doughnut from The Doughnut Plant, and making a stop at The Meatball Shop – which is my favorite place in the entire universe.

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Nebraska – summer sweet corn with melted butter dripping down your hand as you eat it.

Great Grandma’s House – BEST fried chicken EVER!!

Grandma’s house – best homemade anything you could possibly want. I was a lucky kid!!

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Houston, TX – The BEST Tex-Mex you have ever tasted!

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I love Brooke’s rosy cheeks in the last picture, she looks absolutely adorable:)

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Minnesota.. Apple Pie..

I’m sure your glad to be home…. back in sunny CA..

Have you ever met anyone famous? I have an embarrassing story on my blog today.. at http://www.runbuns13.blogspot.com. I had an encounter with an Olympic runner and see what I asked her!

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Brooke is so adorable. I would have to say goodbye to her for like 4 hours and then would have withdrawal from her cuteness!

Whenever we go visit my fiance’s parents, we always have to go to the same restaurant and order multiple orders of the homemade bread. It is amazing and a trip doesn’t count unless we do that.

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Philadelphia: SOFT PRETZELS!

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Christmas Morning: Pecan Sticky Buns (mom’s recipe)
Post-marathon: Chunky PB & J sandwich
Minnesota: Dairy Queen
Seattle: Frozen Custard
East Coast: CRAB CAKES

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WISCONSIN… fresh, squeaky cheese!

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That is a great pic of all the cousins! So cute!

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Is it me, or does your oldest niece look just like your sister?!

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Chicago – Deep dish pizza and Garrett’s Popcorn
Florida Keys – Key Lime Pie :D

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South Louisiana – any kind of seafood!!!

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Amen sister!

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Curly looks more and more like your sister every day, just as your oldest neice and Brooke look more and more like you every day! SO precious.

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LOVE that pic of you all–and your color scheme matches too!

Munich, Germany-soft salty pretzels the size of my arm
My grandma’s house in Switzerland–Zopf, every kind of Swiss chocolate, and delicious cheese & butter & honey made by her next door neighbor
My parents’ house-lots of dipping oils, homemade bread, Kookabura licorice
My apartment- dark chocolate, sweet potato fries

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Road Trips- sunflower seeds

Movie Theaters- ANY kind of chocolate with butter covered popcorn and fountain coke

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If Im sick I MUST have Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup and 7-up. Must. I will make my husband run out and get some for me. When Im not sick, I cannot stand Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup or 7up..blech. too salty (soup) & too sweet)(7up) But when Im sick….

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Anchorage, Alaska (where I live!): Moose’s Tooth Pizza, Reindeer Sausage (don’t worry, it’s not Rudolph or Blitzen! It’s actually Caribou!), Macadamia-Crusted Halibut, Double Musky Pie

My House: Cereal of any kind, homemade salsa, hot cocoa, jujubes

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Minot, ND: Taco Johns

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I just love Brooke-she is SO cute and your nephew and nieces are adorable too! Hope you had a safe flight home.

Baseball game-hot dog
Rural Ohio-Amish donut
California-scallops
Texas-BBQ
On the way to Gulf Shores-Lambert’s (Home of the Throwed Rolls)
Back home in Louisiana-VERY long list because I’m homesick-but mostly charbroiled oysters from Dragos, fried oysters/shrimp/catfish from anywhere and beignets from Cafe de Monde

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That was really fun reading everyone’s list!

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Oh and I can’t believe I forgot-definitely a Dole Whip at Disney World. PB and honey on a whole wheat English muffin before a race and a diet coke after (no idea why I crave that afterwards)

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Tailgating for at football games (at least this is what we eat in Wisconsin!) – Brats and Bloody Marys!

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I seriously need to try starbursts over a campfire!! It will be hard to give up the space for toasted marshmallows in my stomach, though…

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In NYC, I forget the name of the pizza place, but they had a lasagna pizza. Soo good!

But locally (if you ever come towards Hagerstown, MD), you should try Krumpe’s Donuts. Best donut place in the world!

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Such a sweet picture of you and the kiddos!

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So what is a starburst???

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I had never heard of Potbelly until I moved to Chicago. I lived in the NY metro area for 10 years….the best pizza and bagels btw :)

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Southern California – Mexican food! Specifically California burritos and rolled tacos.
Boston – Florentine Cannoli’s from Mike’s Pastry’s. Heaven on earth!
Hawaii – Ahi everything.

Great, now I’m hungry :)

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mall – pretzel bites, large diet soda & a cookie.

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I used to think my family loved me, then I had a child. Seriously, my mom has even told me to my face that she visits to see my daughter, not me. But I guess it is nice to have produced something that is loved so much :)

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I’ve never heard of Starburst over the fire. S’mores definitely!

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Hope you had safe travels! Love your blog!

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