Halloween

I made it back from vacation in Massachusetts.  The fall colors were wonderful to see.  I spent time in Boston, Salem, and Auburn.  










Halloween is almost here!  I still have to finish my kids costumes.  They both want to be characters from the Skylander's game. I am taking my kids to the Haunted House/Silent Auction/Carnival at Prairie Rose School (south of Bismarck) on the 27th.  It's open to the public.  The carnival has a cake walk and games.  It's a fun and inexpensive activity.  Tickets are $0.25.  

I found a fun recipe for Brain Dip! Brain Dip

Local news reported that a site has been chosen for the new Bismarck High School.  Go to the following link to read more: Bismarck Tribune

Automatic Reply: Vacation Notice

I am going on vacation to Massachusetts and my sister agreed to come with from Utah.  This will be a fun girls getaway!

Erin Barry (Sister)

See you in a week!

Monday Mayhem

Predicting the Future (weekend)

Oh, the places that I will go this weekend.... First, I am officially obligated by my boys to go to the Pumpkin Patch tomorrow because I let the cat out of the bag. I am excited to go too, but sometimes a laziness sets in on the weekend and it's REALLY hard to leave the house :)

I will definitely follow up the Pumpkin Patch with a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte as long as a world shortage on Pumpkin flavoring hasn't taken effect. (I heard a terrible rumor about this).

I am going to follow it up with church on Sunday and then an Open House at 539 MARILYN DR, Mandan. I would love to see you out there and I would enjoy some company! SUNDAY 1-2:30.

Seller Tip

Bismarck Happenings

I am a big fan of Papa's Pumpkin Patch. I am planning to take my kids this weekend.

SEASON: The 2012 season at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is Sept. 10 – Oct. 20. We haul pumpkins and all of our other produce like squash, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks and decorative corn into the yards each week in September so you always see a fresh supply of fall color. HOURS: Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is open 12-7 pm daily, weather permitting. Always double check the home page of Papa’s website or Facebook fan page if you’re uncertain about the weather or our hours. We try to post our intentions for each day by 11 am. If we need to close the patch during the day, we will post our closing on the website and fan page as soon as we make the decision. Mother Nature in North Dakota can be challenging sometimes! COSTS: General admission at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is $3/person. Infants and toddlers age 2 or younger are free. If you are visiting Papa’s Pumpkin Patch on Monday through Friday as part of a pre-scheduled group or party, the cost is $1/person.

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