Throwed Rolls

I love food and because of this I love watching shows about food. Especially places that like to do different, unique, and interesting things in their restaurants. We just so happened to be driving by Sikeston, MO, and although I wouldn't have thought anything different about this random city, it is home to Lambert's Cafe -  The Home of the Throwed Rolls. This was also a place that I have always wanted to go after watching it on my of my food shows. You order and sit down and they actually throw rolls at you from across the restaurant.

Unfortunately, when we pulled up the parking lots was packed. It seemed like a pretty big restuarant though, so we decided to take our chances. As soon as we pulled the door open we were bombarded with a sea of people. We could barely even step foot inside the restaurant. I was definitely bummed out at this point yet fared our way through the people and put our name on the list. Unfortunately, it was going to be an extremely long wait. In the process of this, my dad sought out the take out where we just ended up ordering the rolls to go so that we could at least say we had one. Yet, this wasn't good enough for me. How do you go to Lambert's Cafe, the home of the throwed rolls and not even get a roll thrown at you? The rolls lose their lust without them being chucked at you from across the room.

This is just one side of the Huge restaurant. The guy in the suspenders is the roll thrower!

We were TOTAL tourists!

Since I REALLY wanted someone to throw a roll at me (a statement I never thought that I would make), my dad and I asked an offical roll thrower to throw one at me. Now I am an offical roll catcher!

My roll thrower friend with his roll cart.

The rolls were actually delicious, light, and fluffy with the perfect amount of butter lightly brushed on the top. I would definitely recommend anyone that is driving through Sikeston, MO (because I know no one is going to just go visit Sikeston) to stop and get a roll "throwed" at them! In case Sikeston isn't on your route, there are also locations in Ozark, MO and Foley, AL.

New Years in Indy

My dad and I were lucky enough to be able to spend New Years with my extended family. I haven't seen most of them in a couple of years and it was the first time me and all 3 of the Robarge kids were together in a long time. It was such a blessing to end the year and start a new one with family. My dad and I drove to Indiana, and although it was a loooong drive, we had fun! The trip was interesting and consisted of some deep theological conversations as well as jokes and road trip games. This was the first time I got to meet my cousin's kids, Leah and Amanda. The kids were all adorable and I am so thankful that I got to meet them.

We had lots of fun playing Wii Fit Plus. We got everyone involved including Grandma and Grandpa and Amanda. I think Leah would have liked to play if she could stand by herself! :)

We also got to play our traditional football game! Of course we had fun and I especially enjoyed the fact that there was snow on the ground.

We also got to play games including cards and my favorite game and a family tradition, Egyptian Ratscrew!

Hannah was kind enough to teach me how to make snow angels.

We pretty much had fun just hanging out. I loved just being with my family. It felt like we were little kids again and brought back a lot of fond memories. It was sort of surreal because now instead of us kids being the kids, some of the kids have kids of their own!

I had so much fun playing with the girls. Leah has a big cowlick in her hair and so I decided to style it sort of like I used to style mine when I had short hair. Then Hannah and I didn't want to be left out so I did ours too!

And of course we had to take our traditional thumb-sucking picture too.

(yes we know Drew, you didn't get the memo of the thumb! hehe)

The trip to Indy was so much fun! I am so glad that I was able to go and to see everyone. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful and amazing family. I sure hope that I won't have to wait a couple of years to get to see everyone again. Hawaii for Christmas next year right?

CHRISTmas Time!

Wow I can't believe that Christmas has already come and gone for 2009! Time sure flies!! I enjoyed the Christmas season filled with family, being lazy, baking, cooking, and yummy food. Christmas was different this year because we actually had snow on Christmas Eve and quite a bit of it, like 3 inches, that stuck for Christmas day. It was the first time we have had snow on Christmas in over 80 years! It was gorgeous!! :)

As soon as I found out it was snowing outside, I jumped out of bed and had to go take pictures! :)




My house

This one I am a little more composed and together! I think the cold woke me up :)

My mom, my friend Michael, and I went to the Grapevine Parade of lights one night too. It was freezing that night. They were making fun of me because I wore my long underware, a tank top, a long sleeve shirt, a t-shirt, a light jacket, and a heavier jacket, and some boots, a hat, and some gloves. They kept saying it wasn't going to be that cold, but guess who got the last laugh on that one!! hehe :) It turned out to be pretty freezing and my mom kept asking when we were going to leave! We had fun though getting to see all the Christmas lights and music though.

These are some of the fun floats in the parade and the Christmas tree and gazebo we say by. I love the tree because the lights changed colors to the music music! FUN!

I spent LOTS of time baking this Christmas, even more than previous years. I enjoyed it and everyone, even my brother, participated this year!

Brett is just soooo helpful!!! :)

This is my dad and I's tradition Christmas time picture. I believe we have taken it at least 4 or 5 years in a row now. It all started because my mom hates that we use that we use the wrong holiday aprons. It would drive her crazy but it was sort of funny. So now when we bake we always have to have the wrong holiday on. Yep, we are definitely silly, but we also like to have fun! :)

The apparent theme for this years Christmas was to be Wilson, the next door neighbor from the TV show Home Improvement, you know, the one that we never see his face!

Yet, after Brett was excited about what he got for Christmas I was at least able to snap a picture of him (and my dad).

My dad and I both serve/volunteer in the cafe at our amazing church (http://www.fellowshipchurch.com/). During the week of Christmas, we had 7 services total from Tuesday to Thursday.  I absolutely LOVE being at the church and around the people, so my dad and I voluteered for every service except the one that we attended. It was one of my favorite parts of this holiday season especially because we got to spend time with some amazing people! And I got to dress up in fun holiday attire! (my favorite)  :)

                       

  Me, Amy, and Kellie

                                                                           Dad, Amy, Me, Channing, and Kellie

                                                                      

Also, I was fortunate enough to get to spend time with some old friends from high school. Chelsea and I met for dinner to catch up and we just so happen to run into Chandler, Rick, and Carlo. We ended up all sitting down and catching up and then having some fun hanging out.

HIGH FIVES!

2009's Christmas season was overall awesome! I got to enjoy yummy food, good friends, and family. Who could ask for more?