Christmas Break. Part Three.

This is the last and final installment of Christmas Break!

PART THREE: Branson, Missouri

A few days after Christmas, my parents took us on a trip to Branson, Missouri. We had a blast.

Major highlight of the trip was stopping at Lambert's on the way there. This restaurant is the famous "Home of the Throwed Rolls" where they chuck the rolls across the room to your table whenever you raise your hand for one (my kind of restaurant!). 

Technically, it's all you can eat, so if you ever finish your plate, they'll bring you another. Portions are HUGE so it's a rare feat. But guess who did it this year...

BEFORE. Notice the Chicken Fried Steak itself is as big as David's face.

SWEET VICTORY. 16 oz. Chicken Fried Steak plus sides GONE!

These are pictures of our amazing 'Lantern Tour' of Marvel Cave. All lights are off except these cool lanterns. The views were great and our tour guide had some great stories. 

We went go-karting (something we used to do as kids) at a really cool track. "These guys are so competitive!" 

Had two days at the Silver Dollar City theme park and saw some of the most AMAZING Christmas lights. I have honestly never seen anything like it! They had TONS of lights. And, their production of  'A Christmas Carol' was stellar! I love that they keep Christ in Christmas. 

We tried on hats and played with other fun oddities at the 5 and Dime Store. Yes, this is a hamburger hat in case you were wondering.

Other highlights: Seeing how pork rinds are made (seriously so cool), watching a glass blower create some beautiful pieces, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers, visiting the fish hatchery, ANDY'S frozen custard (yeah!!) and trick candles on Ben's birthday cake.

It was a great time and a great trip. We love our families are so grateful we got to be with them this Christmas season!