365 New Things-Day 9- Natural History Museum of Utah

Today was the free day for the Natural History Museum. I love when the attractions offer days like this. Especially when it's a brand new building. This museum is so amazing, the architects for the building made this unique place based off of the unique landscapes in Utah. The materials they used gave the apperance that the landscape was always changing. The displays were incredible and well done. I especially loved all the interactive tools they had for children and adults. For example, a wind tunnel to see how the wind effects the landscape, and an earthquake generator. On one display the floor was mapped out to be the Great Salt Lake half was blue and the other half was red. The different colors represented the different levels of salt. When you took a step the water looked like it moved.

We had a lot of fun there and I was glad that we went and saw this new museum.

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365 New Things-Day 5

My husband and I are trying to have another baby and I have been doing alot of research on the possiblity of delivering the next baby naturally. My first child I had to have an emergency C-Section because he pushed the umblicial chord out before he was and that is potentially a very dangerous situation. So I have done some research on having a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) and I have learned that it can be a tricky scenario. Most people don't advise it and I have to see if my doctor would be willing to see me with that plan in mind.

Hearing that it has kind of discuraged me. However, there is an option to have what's called a trial of labor where I could go into labor naturally and if there becomes any issue then I would have to have another C-section. Now don't get me wrong I don't think there is anything bad with C-sections. It's just that with my first son I had to be put all the way under so I missed the entire birth. I still haven't gotten over that. It makes me sad at time when I think about it but then I look at him and I'm glad he's here. That moment of giving birth is what I was so anxious and excited for and I feel like I ran the marathon and didn't get to cross the finish line. I would love to have that opportunity to have that experience. I just have to remember though that if it's not meant to be it's not meant to be...I just hope it's meant to be. Now to get pregnant and ask my doctor ;)

Pinterest

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I have recently jumped on the bandwagon of pinterest. It seems like everyone I know is obsessed with that site. After a few days I can see why so many people are into pinterest.com

I have found some amazing photos to help inspire me to redo my bedroom. Right now it's a crazy dark blue and there's writing on the wall with test paint. So I have finally found my inspiration to create my beach oasis in my bedroom. I can hardly wait to finish because I don't like being in such a dark room that is so small.

I do think that it takes up a lot of time to find all of this nonsense though and I wish it was easier to access my "boards" with my phone. Because honestly what good is all of that information and pictures if I can't have fast access to it? Maybe I just need to spend a little bit more time getting the hang of it before I judge too quickly.

I am looking forward to finding more fun photos and quotes to help inspire me.

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MS WALK

I have recently been feeling the need to learn more about my grandmas and ask them questions that I want to know while they are still healthy enough to answer them. I asked my Grandma if it'd be ok and she was more then happy to do this for me. In fact she'd already started writing about her life and she wrote about my grandpa's life, her mom's life, and her dad's life. I didn't know any of them really. My grandpa died on September 27, 1993 when I was just 10 years old. I remember him being a fun and loving grandpa who gave the best hugs. So I was excited to have the opportunity to read more about him and the person he was.

After reading what my grandma and others wrote about my grandpa I learned that my grandpa was a great man and a selfless man. He spent his life serving those in his ward and in his community. His family although at times probably didn't feel like this were the most important people to him. My grandfather's life was full of hard work, fun, and activities. However, I believe in 1976 he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (not sure if I spelled that right) and it quickly took it's affect on his ability to walk.

After reading about his life I can only imagine how difficult it was for him to have his ability to walk and other functions taken away from him. I read that he wished that they could find a cure for MS and I feel like I now have a new purpose in life besides being a wonderful mom and wife. This purpose is to help this cause. My first step is to participate in the MS Walk on September 24th here in Utah. I am trying to raise $200 for this and I hope I make it happen. I'm excited to go to my first walk like this, I've always wanted to go but I never felt a personal connection, which isn't a good reason but I feel more motivated now to help (it sounds horrible I know!)

I have always felt a strong connection to my grandfather and to have this opportunity to help really gives me something to look forward to. I hope this can become a tradition for me and my family.

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