What is our world coming to?

So I saw the movie "He's just not that into you" and was extremely let down. I know there are probably some of you out there who saw it and liked it, so sorry if you don't agree with me. The theater was full of women who were getting really into the movie (screaming & Clapping) and after it was over the majority of the comments that I heard were positive. I personally left feeling depressed and awed at the downward spiral our society is heading into and I was mad at myself for not walking out. "Yuck" is the word that describes this movie best for me.

I hate to say it, but I think I might have to stop watching PG-13 movies all together. It is getting ridiculous how much language, sex, ect. they allow these days. And not only that but being exposed to things the world views as "normal" is just getting harder and harder for me to do. It really scares me to think that when my kids get older they could think these things are completely natural. I want to make sure I don't get desensitized to it all, so when the time comes I will be able to teach my kids what we believe to be natural and normal.

Now I can't promise I will never watch another PG-13 movie, but I think I always know before hand if it is going to be inappropriate. So I am vowing to be more selective with my movie choices and even if it looks really cute and funny I am going to refrain from watching it if I feel like it will be bad. Also I vow to never watch another movie with Scarlett Johanssen (I don't like her!)

A Bunch of Stuff

So, like many of you out there Hayden and I are really starting to get sick and tired of the cold weather. Whats worse than the cold is when it actually is a nice day, but the air is so disgusting that you fear for your health every time you outside. So we have been trying to keep it exciting inside.
I don't really like Hayden to watch t.v., but I found a website with a bunch of animals clips that I let her watch (I know its the same thing as watching t.v., but I feel better about it). She loves watching them and it takes up about 5 minutes of our day, so that's a big help. :) We also had a photo shoot the other day with Hayden and her "friends." They were all very cooperative, especially Hayden. Those pictures are posted below.

Here are just some other random thoughts.

-Tonight I am going to see "He's Just not that into you" with some friends. I am really excited and hope its as good as I think it is going to be!!

-I am really into the bachelor this season. I was happy last week when he voted Stephani off because I felt really bad for her. It was so uncomfortable to watch them together, I hope in real life it wasn't that awkward between them. I did however bawl my eyes out after he voted her off and said all those nice things to her. I really like Melissa, but I think she is too immature for him so I hope he picks Molly.

-We have DVR (thanks to our wonderful landlords) and it is the best thing ever invented. My favorite thing to do each morning is go through and record all the shows I think look good that day. I usually never watch them, but its fun to pretend. The shows that I do record and watch are re-runs of Americas Next Top Model(seasons that on missed), American Idol, The Office and 30 Rock(last nights episode was so funny!!)

-I am in a book club and am not a very good member. I really need to stop recording tv shows and pick up a book and read!!

-Colin and I both got the flu last week and next year will be getting the flu shot.

-I think Hayden is phasing out of two naps a day. I dont quite know how I feel about that?


The whole crew. Aren't they all so photogenic!!
Just the girls!

New Job!

The last few months have been a little stressful for us, but we can finally sleep peacefully again. Colin got a job!!! He has been applying at many different companies andhas been getting so frustrated because right now there are so many people trying to get jobs. He would apply at companies where there were 150 other applicants. He got a few interviews, but nothing panned out. Finally someone came to there senses and realized how great Colin is and offered him a position. So he will be working for a company called SISEL International. The most well known company they own is SurpraNaturals in Springville. They are a company kindof like NuSkin. He will be doing accounting work which is good because that is what he is going back to school for, so it will give him great experience. His office will be in Springville which we are very happy about because that is where we want to live.

We are really excited and very grateful, I just have to say that we didn't do this alone. We did a lot of fasting, praying, paying fast offerings and going to the temple; but nothing seemed to be happening. Then we moved into our new ward and the second week we were there the bishop got up and talked about how many people are being effected by economic crunch; he talked about attending the temple and receiving blessings from doing so. Colin and I had both just gone to the temple about a week before, but I really felt prompted by the Holy Ghost to listen to the bishop and go again. So a few days later we went and about a week later Colin was offered a job. I definatly have a testimony of inspired leaders and am so thankful to have people praying on our behalf. These last few months have definatly been a trial for us, but like they always say what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!

She's getting so big!!

Here are just a couple of pictures of Hayden. I put her hair up in pony tails and put her bangs down. She is getting so big and is turning into a little girl!! I think she is starting to lose her baby fat too; you probably can't tell, but as her mother I notice each little roll as it disappears.
She is learning what a tantrum is and what it can/can not do for her. We have had to start spelling things out because she can understand EVERYTHING we say such as...snack, bath, outside, eat, ect. We can not put on our coats or shoes without her immediately wanting to put on hers and go bye bye. She is turning into my little shadow and goes where ever I go. She loves to hold my hand when we walk even if it is just down the hall. She is sweet and cuddly; she gives the best slobbery/snotty kisses and blows the cutest kisses when she is saying bye. I love this little girl more than anything in the world!!

Santa Came

This year we spent Christmas with Colin's family. I usually like Christmas Eve better than Christmas day (minus the presents) because that is when my family has a big dinner and spends the whole day together. To me Christmas day was usually pretty boring after opening presents and eating a big breakfast. This year was different. Colin's family doesn't do too much on Christmas Eve, they do most of the celebrating on Christmas day. We woke up late, thanks to Hayden sleeping in until almost 8:00 (she is usually up by 6:00). I guess that was her gift to us, what a nice girl!!! Then we went upstairs and she got to open her presents first.

The whole present thing was a little bitter sweet for her. She loved each gift she got and just wanted to stop and play with it. We being the impatient parents that we are, would take away the toy and make her open the next present. She would whine and cry until the she saw what it was and then would want to play with that and then the whole process would start over again.
She got a lot of fun stuff: PJs, books, church bag & file folder games (that I made, thank you very much), the cutest tea set you've ever seen and a trike from her grandma and grandpa Gibbons.

Colin was very spoiled this year. He got a TON of tools, some new Vans, The Dark Knight & Batman Begins, new snowboarding boots and money to go snowboarding (all my hard work at the voting polls paid off :) I was also treated very well. I got a sewing machine which I am very excited about, a crock pot cookbook, a gift card to Target and Bath & Body Works whichI have already spent and my favorite gift was Season One of Prison Break!!!!
After opening presents we had a big Crepe breakfast, then we went and saw Valkeryie. It is a great movie and I really enjoyed it, but I must say it was a little depressing to watch on Christmas day. After the movie we came back and had a very delicious ham & turkey dinner and then we played a White Elephant game that we revamped, it was a lot of fun!!

Yet again Christmas was wonderful. Of course I love getting and giving gifts, but I really just love the closeness that this time of year brings. It really just makes people happy. I have loved going out shopping and being around people. I loved spending so much time with both my family and Colins family. I am sad it is going to be over, but we still have New Years to look forward to, so I wont be too sad yet!!
The loot!!
One of her faves... a $1 stroller I got at a yard sale.
Her first bike...so cute!!
Walking in to see what Santa brought.
She is such a poser. Right before this was taken she was whining and crying, when I held up the camera she immediately stopped and did this!!

Notice in two of the pictures she has her tongue out. She does that when she is concentrating, I think that is a Lyman thing.

Fun in the Snow

Like everyone else we have had a very busy last couple of weeks. We went to a fun Lyman family Christmas party at my Aunt and Uncles house in Woodland Hills (sorry no pictures, I am getting lazy when it comes to picture taking.) We ate delicious food, the kids got to perform the nativity(Hayden was an angel) and they got to beat Winnie the Pooh to a pulp (he was a pinatta.) The main event was Jolly Old Saint Nick himself and he came bearing gifts. Hayden got a book and stuffed monkey. She hated the gift because she was terrified of Santa and wanted nothing to do with him.
We also got to go up to see the Zoo lights at Hogle Zoo. It was fun, but FREEZING!!!!!!!!!! It was so cold, but we managed to see a lot of animals and a lot of pretty lights.
You can tell by the redness in my nose how cold it is!!Yesterday it snowed quite a bit here so the kids were able to play in the snow. Colin built a little hill for them to go sledding on. They had a lot of fun.
Oh, I love being out in the snow!! :)

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