We had a wonderful time this past week in Branson, MO. Luke and I left for Branson on Monday morning. After dropping MadisonMurphy off at Dr. Mike's we were all ready to go! We ate a late breakfast at Cracker Barrel. We drove directly to Springfield. I was able to hit a scrapbook store and even a couple of yarn shops. Luke went to a camera store and Bass Pro. We met back up for dinner at the Mexican Villa Restaurant...it was pretty good for a hole in the wall place. We were able to check into our hotel at the Holiday Inn. It was strange for us to be right off of 76...usually we stay on some of the back routes.
We got up on Tuesday morning and headed to Silver Dollar City- my most favorite place in the world! I was so excited...it's my first time here since last June...in 2 REAL SHOES!!! It's Kids Fest going on and there were kids everywhere! We were able to go to the Culinary Craft Museum and take a cooking class. They were making Dreamy Cool Desserts. Luke and I tried the Lemon Chiffon Pie and the Strawberry Frozen Dream. They were both great! The baked oatmeal almost made me gag though...and Luke and I both got tickled at that! It wasn't near as good as Taste of Home, but we did get to eat some sweets though! Luke was really upset that we didn't get to see Peter Gossamer....he's a magician we saw last year....it was really cheesy! I told him if he really wanted to go, we could....but we didn't! We ate lunch at a Pizza buffet in Silver Dollar City. I even got to pet bunnies at SDC. Luke took some pics of that (which I don't have). I'm just glad the guy didn't give me the solid white one....it would have reminded me of my little GingerMarie! Our last stop was the mill...where I picked up a loaf of French Bread and a new small whisk. It was getting hot and humid so we left around 3. We headed back to the hotel for a nap!
We ate dinner Tuesday night at the Bandanna's BBQ Place. It's always so good. The ribs were to die for!!! Luke didn't care for their friend corn...it wasn't that great! We went by the Tanger Mall for some shopping. I went into Carters to see what I could find for Lily's birthday coming up in September. I found the cutest dress...and a WAY COOL bib....it says, "My AUNTIE loves me!!!" I couldn't believe it. I was able to pace myself and just get away with 1 outfit and 1 bib. She may get it before her birthday, but we shall see! We were able to get our Christmas shopping done as well as Father's Day and a birthday...not too shabby!
Wednesday morning we were up bright and early again! We ate breakfast in the hotel and headed out to shop. We hit the Red Roof Mall for several kitchen items, a new dress shirt for me, and some Crocs for both of us. I know what you're thinking...didn't she break her toe in a Croc??? Yes I did, but trust me these are safe for my little toes! We ate lunch at Steak and Shake....my favorite burger of all time! Their fries are so good too! We headed back to the hotel for a nap (shopping is hard work) and even went swimming for a while.
Wednesday evening we hit the Branson Landings. We ate dinner at the White River Fish House....by Bass Pro. It was really good and it was so neat to look out over the water while we ate. I got the Coconut Shrimp and Luke had the Pan Fried Trout. Both were to die for! We shopped the landings....and even went to Lids where Luke got a hat. They were having an "inventory reduction" sale, so we got 5 hats for the price of one...don't ask me how that worked! We came home around 11 and were worn out. My toe was really giving me fits....so we settled in for the night watching some HGTV.
Today we headed out of Branson by 8:30 and were there to pick Madison up at noon! We have everything unloaded and I'm working on laundry. It has been a wonderful vacation. A little early celebration to our 6 years of marriage! Love you Luke!
