Monday, July 19, 2010

California Visitors - 6

After leaving the Little House on the Prairie, we headed for Branson, MO. But first we stopped for an early dinner at Lambert's Cafe, south of Springfield, MO. Lambert's is advertised as "Home of the Throwed Rolls".


This very family-friendly restaurant is a very fun place to eat. Not exactly gourmet, more like hearty "southern". They are famous for their ginormous dinner rolls. Servers come out of the kitchen with carts bearing very hot dinner rolls. They'll throw them to anyone who raises their hands - sometimes clear across the dining room. Plan to be there by 5 pm for dinner or you will have a VERY LOOOONG wait. It's not unusual to see tour buses lined up in the parking lot.

See those dark spots on the brown paper towels???? That's from the buttery rolls! Chicken fried steak is not my thing, but I'm told it is the BEST!



Esther (and Jordyn) ordered the chicken Caesar salad. Simple enough??? Well it came in this HUGE, plate-sized bread bowl. Who could EVER eat the whole thing??


We would spend four days at Marriott's Willow Ridge Vacation Club. We had two villas, with two bedrooms each with full kitchens, living rooms, etc.

We didn't take in any shows. Completely enjoyed all the Marriott had to offer. Checked out lots of board games...

Brett read - as did all the other adults and Cole.


Caroline relaxed at the pool.


Jordyn and Maeve played in the pool.


Papa and Katelyn played their form of volleyball.


Papa and Lauren helped Isabel swim.


Katelyn and Moira and


Audrey and Allison tried their hand at shuffleboard.


Lauren and Jordyn were just their usual beautiful selves.


As was Allison.


Jeff and Cole played basketball.


Jeff had his strong arms full with four wet 'n wild little girls!


Isabel loved the poolside treat of nutella and pretzels!


Brett & Esther, Moira, Isabel, Audrey, and Maeve loving that nutella!


We also LOUDLY cheered on the Los Angeles Lakers in their championship win and cheered on the USA in World Cup soccer. What a great time we had!

2 comments:

  1. What a nice family vacation! It looked so very relaxing!

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  2. I just love going to Lamberts. My kids loved it too, and that doesn't happen all that much!

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