Fun at the Pumpkin Patch

Since I missed Ruby's birthday party the week before they decided to have a small party for her on her actual birthday The 16th of October, and by small I mean small. It was me, Kacey, Kim, Ruby and Amy, and by party I mean a trip to the Pumpkin Patch.
We went to Southridge in Santaquin where we have been going for a few years. It was a perfect fall evening. I had to work that day so we went as soon as I got of work.

Ruby loved the wagon ride to the Pumpkin Patch so much that when the wagon left she chased after it crying "WAIT".......

We had to distract her the best we could every time it came back and we weren't ready

This year they had a maze made from apple crates.

Looking for jsut the right pumpkin

Nope maybe this one...

Daddy found his pumpkin

Looks like Gramma found hers too

Ruby is still undecided

Looks like we have a winner!

All these pumpkins...

Do I really only get to pick one?

No...

I want them all!

We took some time out for Photo Ops

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It's my Party and I'll cry if I want to.

Yesterday was my Birthday, and I meant to post this yesterday but that didn't happen because I was too busy living life. I am no officially in the last year of my 3o's and next year I will begin a new decade. Am I sad... a little but not enough to let it ever get me down. So many things have happened over the last 39 year to shape me in to the person I am today and I am sure so many more things will happen in the years to come. I look forward to all the new experiences and all the events that will continue to shape my life.

Here is just a little look back on what was happening the year I was born.

In 1971, A Movie Ticket Cost $1.65
Richard Nixon is president of the US

Charles Manson and 3 of his followers are convicted of multiple counts of first-degree murder

An earthquake in California's San Fernando Valley kills 64 people

New York Times begins publication of classified Pentagon papers on US involvement in Vietnam

The $70 million Kennedy Center opens in Washington, DCA

four day revolt at New York's Attica state prison ends after being stormed by 1000 state troopers

A new stock-market index called the Nasdaq debuts

Walt Disney World opens

Intel releases world's first microprocessor, the 4004

Ray Tomlinson sends the first e-mail

Libertarian party established in USA

Kid Rock, Denise Richards, Sean Astin, Winona Ryder, and Ricky Martin are born

Pittsburgh Pirates win the World Series

Baltimore Colts win Superbowl V

Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is published

The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour premieres on television

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel wins Grammy for song of the year

Haunted Canyon

If you are looking for something fun to do this year as a family for Halloween. I highly recommend the Heber Valley Railroad's Haunted Railroad. I really think it's something for people of all ages.

We went this past weekend with people ranging in age from 60 ish to just barely 2. It's more entertaining than it was scary. Unless you are my sister and find creepily dressed people extremely scary like she does.

It was a little cold that night cause it had been raining and we sat in the open car which I would recommend. The windows on the enclosed cars fog up and you miss out on so much of the adventure. Here are the details

Dates & Departure Times:
October 2 — 8:30 pm & 9:30 pm Only
October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 — 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm & 9:30 pm
October 14, 21 & 28 — 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm Only

Duration: 35 Minutes, Round-Trip

Fares:
7:30 pm & 8:30 pm Departures — $16 Adult/Senior (60+), $8 Child (3-12)
9:30 pm Departures — $14 Adult/Senior (60+), $6 Child (3-12)

HAUNTED CANYON DEPARTS ONLY FROM VIVIAN PARK, IN PROVO CANYON.
If you want to check out more of the pictures I got from our adventure click on the picture and it will direct you to my album

Scrapbook Usa

As I previously mentioned I joined the Provo craft Cricut circle and one of the main advantages was the opportunity to meet up with people locally that have the same interests I do. Scrapbook USA in September was the perfect time for this to happen.
I mt two great people there and we went shopping and talked and got to know each other and shopped some more.

Here we are checking out the latest release from Provo Craft. The Cricut Imagine. It prints and cuts.

This is Jinger she is the spokesperson for Provo Craft. If you watch any of the Provo Craft launches on HSN she's the one showing the product. She was at the Expo taping an episode of Good Things Utah.

My new friend Karen was really excited to see Jinger there and come to find out they went to school together.

Karen and Superman

A closer look at the Imagine.

Being silly.

Cathy being silly

I had a great time that day and now I have two new friends plus many more in the circle from my own sate of Utah.

A "Zoo"per Day

My husband pointed out the other day that I hadn't posted on my blog since the 11th of September. I tried so hard to catch up and then before I knew it October was upon us and I am even more behind. Guess I will just post a few highlights. My mom called me one morning and asked if I would like to go to the zoo. Since it's always an adventure when my mom and I get together I said yes and a way we went.

Here are a few pictures from our fun filled day:

Our 1st stop was the Natures Nightmares Exhibit where we found this Vulture

and some fruit bats

Monkeys... elephants and mom's Oh My!

Prairie dogs. I took these for Jared to remind him of his adventure down south. One of these little guys ran across the road and some tourist stopped for it and Jared couldn't so he ended up getting in a wreck.

It rained a little and the train closed but just as we were leaving they started it up again so we got to go on a train ride too.

Mom, on your birthday

I celebrate you being you,

my extraordinary mother.

You have made such a difference,

created so much good in my life!

I celebrate your smart mothering,

your clever, creative methods

of gently molding your beloved child

into your vision of me:

a strong, capable adult,

an unselfish person of good character.

I celebrate your boundless

physical and emotional energy...

loving me, leading me, supporting me,

lifting me when I fall.

On your birthday, Mom,

I celebrate the best thing about my life...

having you as my mother.

Happy Birthday. I love you!

Cricut Circle

Early in June I received an email from Cricut.com inviting me to join the Cricut Circle. I decided after reading all that was included that it would be a perfect opportunity to get to know people in my area who were as crazy about their Cricut as I am.
You might wonder what exactly is the Cricut Circle?
The CRICUT CIRCLE™ by Provo Craft is a select community of Cricut® enthusiasts. Cricut owners are the most creative, passionate, social, and fun-loving people on the planet. The Cricut Circle is our way to celebrate your enthusiasm (and ours!) for Cricut! The shape of the circle signifies inclusion, unity, kinship (think King Arthur and the round table). The goal of The Cricut Circle from Provo Craft is designed to bring this community of amazing people together to learn, share, and grow The Circle love!
What does life look like inside the Cricut Circle?
•Four exclusive cartridges a year, one each quarter, (starting with French Manor) ONLY available to The Cricut Circle members
•Special buying privileges like rebates, monthly coupons, and opportunities to buy other exclusive products for your Cricut, from friends and partners of Provo Craft
•Extra reward points and special cricut.com discounts
•A members-only bracelet with an exclusive Cricut Circle charm (get ready to be the envy of your friends)
•A special Cricut Circle Community will come together through an exclusive Cricut Circle forum on cricut.com
•Inspiration and education from exclusive Cricut Circle webinars, swarms, meet-ups, and events
•A fun Cricut Circle blog and a monthly project-inspired online magazine to fill your mind with ideas galore
•Charter members will have access to information and opportunities to become a part of the decision making process of future Cricut products by participating on research panels
So I joined and not to long after paying my fees I got this email

Here the Cricut is assembling the welcome kits to be sent out to all the members

After weeks of impatiently waiting my kit showed up at my door.


Cute green shipping box!

Stayed tuned for more adventures brought to you by the Cricut Circle.