Aiden Turns 1 and has a Birthday Party!

Our niece Aiden has her 1st birthday this Saturday on the 15th.

Here she is with her cake. She wasn't so sure about it at first, but she got into later.
Uncle Dusty and Aiden in her Princess Crown

Auntie Ali and Aiden

Aiden opening her presents

We had so much fun, and were so excited that we got to be at her party. She is walking and is starting to talk. She is so much fun and we love her. Happy Birthday Aiden!

Trae's Birthday Party

This weekend Dusty and I went to Idaho for our nephew Trae's birthday party. This was the first one that we had been able to go to so we were pretty excited. It was a busy weekend, with getting everything ready for the party and keeping the kids entertained. But we got a few moments for the adults. We played a lot of Wii (mario kart, bowling, tennis) and Guitar Hero. Come to find out I am pretty bad at everything. I just don't have the coordination for it.

Here is Tia rocking out. She kicked our butts!
Dusty wasn't too bad himself. He actually got REALLY good!
The Mickey Party! They did a pinata. The kids loved it.

This is Kira's crazy face. She does it every time you pull the camera out. She is hilarious!

Kira sharing the candy with Grammy. She was shoving it in her mouth

Trae blowing out his candles. I wonder if he was wishing for something? (as Tia would say, "probably a cousin.")

Trae opening up Mr Potato Head from YaYa and Dusty. He got lots of cool presents, and was so thankful. He is such a sweet and funny boy, so we were excited to be able to go to his party!

Trae Turns 3!!!!

Our sweet nephew Trae turns the big 3 today! He is such a funny boy, and is always making everyone laugh. He is a great big brother and an amazing dancer. He has got the beat! We love you and happy birthday day. Love YaYa and Uncle Dust!

Halloween Party- Part 2

Here are some photos from the party. Sorry there are a lot.

Dusty and I. He dressed up as a firefighter (check out the pic on the side) and I was a witch



The Girls: Ali, Kitani and Shayla (Princess Peach)

Lyndi: Winner of Funniest Costume

Carlos and Karly (Priest and Catholic School Girl)
Winners of Most Original Costume


Jeff and Kitani- He was a Wal Mart Worker. Classic.
Kitani also particiated. She wore Halloween colors.

The Trees: Winners of Best Costume. It was great.

Dusty bought Harley a costume as well. It was super cute, but it was for an Extra Small dog. So pretty much it didn't fit, but she would have look awesome. Next year.

Halloween Party- Part 1

We had a good time this weekend. On Saturday we had a little Halloween party and here are some pics of getting everything ready and the decorations.

Dusty making homemade root beer. He is amazing. Is there nothing that he can't do?
The Food: We did a potato bar. It turned out great.

My Spider Cupcakes. So cute!

The Desserts- Cupcakes, Cookies, and loads of good stuff!

We had awards for the best costumes. Shayla did a great job on the awards!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Hope everyone has a fabulous Halloween and has lots of fun!!!

Gardner Village and a Graduation

Yesterday, I got a rare day off from work and took full advantage! Dusty was such a sweetheart and went to Gardner Village with me. I love it during Halloween (honestly what don't I love during Halloween?). They have all the witch displays and the shops are filled with fun Halloween everything. It was great. Earlier that day we went to Trenton's, Dusty's brother, graduation from the police academy. He is currently a firefighter but went trough post so that he could be on the SWAT team. Intense! Congrats Trenton! Anway, yesterday was great, and it was so much fun being able to hang out with Dusty and have nothing to do on a weekday.

Me with the witches stirring up a potion
Dusty and the Outhouse Witch. This was the only pic that he would let me take

Mom- here is a pic for you so that you can see what Gardner Village looks like during Halloween

Dusty and Trenton (do you think that they look alike?- I don't)

Trenton receiving his certificate

Dusty and I at the graduation

Thriller!!!!

Last night I went to Thriller with my friend Kitani. We had so much fun, and the dancing was awesome. It will definetely become a Halloween tradition!

We also went to dinner at the Pie with our husbands first and while we were at Thriller they went to the Skybox to watch Monday Night Football. What a great compromise!

Kitani and I before the show started
Dusty and I at the Pie
Jeff and Kitani

Thanks guys for a fun night!

Picture Tag!

The tag: go to your fourth picture file, and post the fourth picture in that file... then tell the story.

So Dusty and I had gone to Vegas to meet up with Chandi and after watching the BYU baseball game against UNLV we went to, of course The Cheesecake Factory. It is a tradition. We didn't get any food, just an amazing piece of Snickers Cheesecake!!!! The best cheesecake in the world, and I don't really even like cheesecake. This pic is of me and Dusty showing Chandi and Nate how amazing it is. I think that now I really want a piece.

I tag Karly, Leah and Nicole

Google It!

Go to Google Images and type in your own answers for the topics below. Pick your favorite image on the first 3 pages of results and post it!

First Name: Ali

Middle Name: C

Last Name: Batty

Age: 22 (that is an F-22)

Where I want to go: Belize Favorite Place: Boston
Where I grew up: Blackfoot, ID
Pet's Name: Harley
Grandma's Name: Karen

Nickname of friend: Shay First Job: Dance Teacher
What I'm doing right now: Working
Bad Habit: Being way too Emotional!
Favorite Food: Milk Duds (does that count as a food?)

I tag Tia, Amy, and Karly and whoever else!