Summer Vacation 2008

This year we decided to take a vacation with my family. It had been six years since the last Sill Family trip. Our destination was Table Rock lake. My mom and dad, sister, brother-in-law, two nieces and the three of us stayed in a 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage for 6 days.

This was the view from our cabin.


The Happy Campers


I probably gained at least 5lbs this week because of all the fantastic food we ate. My favorite would be Lambert's which is known for throwing homemade rolls. Not only is it a fun atmosphere but the food is fantastic! We also continued the tradition and ate at the Bearded Clam one evening. Ryan and Terry enjoyed the beer!

Kaitlyn trying out one of the rolls.

Of course we couldn't go to Missouri without going to the Bass Pro Shop. This was actually Madelyn's second visit, the first time she was only 5 weeks old.


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We went to Branson almost every day. Madelyn loved the boat rides and go carts. I, of course, loved the outlet malls. We also went to a show, The Baldnobbers, it was a new and interesting experience for us.



We rented a pontoon boat for 1/2 a day and the girls enjoyed tubing. I enjoyed drinking a few beers and chowing on junk food. The resort also had a pool and hot tub that Madelyn was in at least once a day.


Madelyn showing off


We went to Silver Dollar City for a few hours on two different days. Madelyn loved the rides, especially the water rides. She rode every ride she was tall enough to ride. However, she wasn't real fond of the rides that went in dark caves.









The last day we went to the Hatchery where Madelyn fed the trout. That evening we took mom and dad to eat at Joe's Crab Shack at the Branson Landing. We all enjoyed the tons of seafood. I'm glad mom and dad put on their bibs.








We headed for home on Friday so I could have two days at home before I head back to work. We stopped at the Discovery Center in Springfield, Mo on our way home.

It was a really fun trip and we all are still on speaking terms so I would say that it was a success! However, I did manage to drink 2 bottles of wine and a few beers which did assist with my coping skills.