Mirage and the Dolphins

We made a stop at the Mirage to see the Dolphin Habitat and Secret Garden. It was really cool. They have a baby dolphin who is about 3 feet long, and is super cute. It was something different that I have never done in Vegas.

The Group- Dusty and I, Carlos and Karly, Jeff and Kitani

That Lion was huge!!! Jeff said it reminded him of Aslan from Narnia

The fun dolphins! Cool masks!!

Dusty and I standing by the dolphins

Karly being a tourist and taking pictures!

Dusty resting before we went in. He was soaking in the sun!

At the Mirage

madame tussauds wax museum

We went to the wax museum. I love that place! Most of the statues look really good, but some I just don't see it. Jeff and Kitani had never been, so it was fun introducing them to it.

I had to take a picture with this guy. This is what I was doing all weekend. Taking pictures!

Jerry Springer is trying to break up our fight

Making Sweet Music

Jeff Dunked it!

Kitani and Jeff with Johnny Depp. So good looking!

Dusty and Britney Spears. Who knew he had such killer dance moves?

Me and the OTHER love of my life, Jon Bon Jovi

That hurt!!

They look scary!

Do I look smart?
Dusty is walking on the moon!

Indoor Skydiving

Dusty got to go Indoor Skydiving. He has been wanting to do this for awhile, and he had so much fun!! Jeff was brave and went with him. I just couldn't do it.

Praticing before they got in there. He looks excited

Jeff praticing

Looking excited before they go in

Does the helmet fit? Yep, it does.

Before the air started blowing

Dusty get ready
He threw him clear up there. Dusty did awesome! Even for his first time
Jeff is flying
Hanging out in the wind tunnel

After the flight was over. Looking happy!

Christmas

Every year for Christmas, my mom gets all of us matching pajamas. They were super comfy and so cute this year. Not that they aren't every year. We were all suppose to bring a red shirt. I don't own a normal looking red shirt, so mine looks a little different.

Matt, Tia, Trae, Me, Kira and Dusty

This is Dusty's "GRRR" face

We got Trae a Diego Jeep Tent. This is Tia driving it around

Kira in the tent. She thought that she was so funny!

Kira and Trae opening presents with Tia's help
Trae and Grammy pulling crazy faces!

Dusty got some socks!! That is the only picture that I got of Dusty opening up his gifts

Kira opening her present from Trae

Thanks so much for the fun times! We had a fabulous Christmas!

Fun Times at Tia's

We had so much fun at Tia's. On Christmas Eve we did the nativity. This picture is Joseph and Mary (Dusty and Kira). Trae just decided to watch.

Kira riding into Bethlehem on the donkey (Matt)We had a happy Mary!
Dusty was being a robot with a box. The kids got a kick out of it!
This was the Polar Express. Grammy was the driver and Dusty and Trae were along for the ride. Trae thought it was so much fun!

Playing in the Snow

So this year for Christmas we went to my sister Tia's house. She had a lot of snow, so Dusty decided to go and play with the kids. I will post more pics of Christmas day later. Dusty, Trae and Grammy building the snowman
The snowman has to have arms, right?


Ta Da!!!! The finished project. Trae got a little cold, so he watched from the inside
Grammy and Dusty making snow angels. Good job guys!

Christmas Movie Quotes

I just thought that I would do a fun Christmas post about some of my favorite quotes from 2 of my favorite Christmas movies. Hope you enjoy!!!

Buddy: "Buddy the Elf! What's your favorite color?"

Gimbel’s Manager: “This is the North Pole.”
Buddy: “No it isn’t.”
Gimbel’s Manager: “Yes it is.”
Buddy: “No it isn’t.”
Gimbel’s Manager: “Yes it is!”
Buddy: “No it isn’t! Where the snow?”

Emily: “You like sugar huh?”
Buddy: “Is there sugar in syrup?”
Emily: “Yes”
Buddy: “Then YES!”

Buddy: “Have you seen these toilets? They’re GINORMOUS!”

Gimbel’s Manager: “Why are you smiling like that?”
Buddy: “I just like to smile, smiling’s my favorite.”
Gimbel’s Manager: “Make work your favorite. That’s your new favorite!”

Buddy: “He’s an angry elf.”

The Grinch: "The nerve of those Whos. Inviting me down there - and on such short notice. Even if I wanted to go, my schedule wouldn't allow it. Four o'clock, wallow in self pity; 4:30, stare into the abyss; 5:00, solve world hunger, tell no one. 5:30, jazzercise. 6:30, dinner with me. I can't cancel that again. 7:00, wrestle with my self loathing; I'm booked. Of course, if I bump up the loathing to to 9 I could still be done in time to lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and slip slowly into madness. But what would I wear?"

Happy Holidays!!!! We hope that everyone has a fabulous time

Batty Family Christmas Party

This is the little dress that we got Aiden.

It is a little big, but she is growing so fast so it will fit in no time.
Aiden opening up "King Bidgoods in the Bathtub"

My Peppermint Cake
It was delicious!

We had our Christmas party with Dusty's family last night. It was good food, and lots of fun! The snow was crazy, but we all made it.

Las Vegas Bowl 2008

This weekend Dusty and I went down to Vegas to the watch BYU in the Las Vegas Bowl. It was really last minute (just like a lot of other things that we do). We got tickets Friday morning and left at noon. We missed the big storm, so that was great! We got down Friday night and went to dinner with my mom at BJ's. I love that place!!! I think that I could eat there every day.

Saturday we woke up, did a little shopping and got ready for the game.

This is Dusty and I doing a "Y" - in case you couldn't tell
The game, BYU did not do well at all. And they lost because they made so many mistakes.
It was sad to watch
Dusty and I at the game. He is still doing the "Y"

It was really cold! I had a turtleneck, puffy vest with hood, down coat with hood, and 2 beanies on. Dusty on the other hand was not quite as prepared. He got pretty cold.

Some things that were more interesting than the game itself.
1- David Hasslehoff sang the National Anthem. I was dying laughing. I know that is not respectful, but it was so funny! I just kept thinking of him and Baywatch. Weird
2- The BYU band is a little old fashioned. I much preferred the Arizona band. They played "I like big butts" and the whole crowd was singing. It was pretty entertaining
3- The thing that the BYU band did have going for them was that they were using a cowbell, and it reminded me of the SNL skit. I just wanted to yell "I need more cowbell!"
4- There was an Arizona fan that was sitting by us, and I just laughed at him through the whole game. It was totally into it, and was a great sport about the whole game.
All in all it was a great trip, and now we are just getting ready to celebrate Christmas and spend time with our families.