This may seem a little gruesome, but the Body Worlds exhibit at the Salt Lake City Library is awesome! If you get queasy over this stuff, I say suck it up and go. It is so cool! I was able to go last Saturday with some people from work, and we spent over two fascinating hours there. The exhibits travel around the country and are made up of people who donate their bodies for science purposes. Basically, the process of "plastination" that is done to these bodies involves taking out all the degradable stuff of the body and replacing it with plastic components, without losing its shape or color. A man named Gunther von Hagens, who grew up in Gera, East Germany, came up with the process. I was fascinated by his story since he grew up in the south area of the Berlin Mission, where I served. He tried to escape from East Germany in 1968, but was caught and put in prison. He was bailed out for 40,000 Marks, roughly $20,000. He then went to medical school in Luebeck, West Germany, and invented the process of "plastination" in 1977. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunther_Von_Hagens for more info.
11/02/2008
Body Worlds
This may seem a little gruesome, but the Body Worlds exhibit at the Salt Lake City Library is awesome! If you get queasy over this stuff, I say suck it up and go. It is so cool! I was able to go last Saturday with some people from work, and we spent over two fascinating hours there. The exhibits travel around the country and are made up of people who donate their bodies for science purposes. Basically, the process of "plastination" that is done to these bodies involves taking out all the degradable stuff of the body and replacing it with plastic components, without losing its shape or color. A man named Gunther von Hagens, who grew up in Gera, East Germany, came up with the process. I was fascinated by his story since he grew up in the south area of the Berlin Mission, where I served. He tried to escape from East Germany in 1968, but was caught and put in prison. He was bailed out for 40,000 Marks, roughly $20,000. He then went to medical school in Luebeck, West Germany, and invented the process of "plastination" in 1977. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunther_Von_Hagens for more info.
Happy Birthday Jess!
Definitely wiser, although he says he doesn't feel older. We headed up to Idaho for Jess' birthday and to go to Camille and John's wedding reception. Jess had a good birthday. We ate at... you guessed it... SIZZLER, watched sports, and went to a movie for free (thank you work). I also had him guess what each present was and what he would do with it (eat it, wear it, play with it, etc.). I did okay in that area this year... :) No surge protectors. Jess will not let me live it down that I wrapped up a surge protector I bought (because we needed one) for his birthday the first year we were married. Every year when I ask him what he would like for his birthday, he tells me, "A surge protector, please."
Camille and John's Wedding
I was able to go to Salt Lake for Camille, Jess' cousin, and John's wedding. It was a beautiful wedding, and they are a neat couple. Camille introduced John to the church.
After the wedding, Jess met up with his family and I after finishing a certification class he needed. We all got together and had fun swimming, eating pizza, and watching the kids.
10/19/2008
Little Parasite
Something about opening the refrigerator the other morning just didn't sit well with my stomach. Let's just say I might have a parasite...
Tee hee hee!
Other than a couple of days, I have been feeling very good, eating like a horse, and am cruising into the 2ND TRIMESTER, even though this parasite doesn't quite seem real. I'm sure he or she will feel real soon enough. Our due date is April 30th/May 1st. We're way excited!
Well, more later. Just wanted to give everyone an update.
Tee hee hee!
Other than a couple of days, I have been feeling very good, eating like a horse, and am cruising into the 2ND TRIMESTER, even though this parasite doesn't quite seem real. I'm sure he or she will feel real soon enough. Our due date is April 30th/May 1st. We're way excited!
Well, more later. Just wanted to give everyone an update.
10/05/2008
Bryce Canyon
We found out from our shuttle driver that Bryce Canyon actually is not a canyon at all. It is an Amphitheater. If you have been to Bryce before, you are probably aware of this. If you have not been to Bryce Canyon National Park, you need to go and see this Amphitheater. It is amazing!
This is on the Queen's Garden trail, the most common trail hiked by visitors, and the easiest. It connects to the Navajo Loop trail, which is a little more strenuous, but not much more.
Wildlife at Bryce Canyon. These little guys loved Jess' leftover sunflower seed shells. :)
Navajo Trail Loop
Bryce "Amphitheater"
This is where we stayed the night in Panguitch. It was a little apartment/bed and breakfast above Bronco Bobbi's (an Espresso/boutique) on Main Street in Panguitch. It was a very nice little place.
These are some of the views on the drive back home on Highway 12. It is a gorgeous route to take if you have never driven on it. It adds about 1 1/2 hours to your trip, but it is worth it. The scenery kept me awake!
Canning
This year, I only canned tomatoes, since we still have peaches and pears from last year. I really enjoy canning, and all but one out of 21 quarts sealed! :)
Weekend with Family and Ashley's Sweet 16th
My entire family stayed with us one weekend in September. We celebrated Ashley's birthday, shopped, and Dad graciously used my BYU ticket and went to the game with Jess and John. Yay, I didn't have to go! :) On Friday night, Ashley, Claire, and I went ice skating, my mom and Elyse had facials, Jess, Dad, and John watched sports, and we had a very fun weekend.
My sister Ashley is finally 16. Although she looks more like she is 22, she is barely 16. But, she can now drive at night without getting tickets....
9/07/2008
Tagged
Christine tagged me, and reminded me in a comment, so I had better get a move on this…
The Rules are....tell about 6 quirks of yours & then tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same, be sure to leave a comment to let them know.
1. Exploring a new area in town, or a new place is one of my quirks. I just really enjoy looking around and getting a feel for places I have never been. I like to run in different neighborhoods and see all the different yards and houses. I like to go into shops just to see what it is like inside and to say I have been there. Jess calls me “Sheena the Explorer.”
2. I make a “To-Do” list nearly every day.
3. I hate grocery shopping, but the worst part is hauling all the stuff up 1 ½ flights of stairs. It’s really not that far, but when you only grocery shop every three or four weeks, these can be quite the trips up and down the stairs and out to the car. It reminds me of shopping on P-days in Rostock, Germany, during my mission, when Analisa and I would use our suitcases to haul groceries ¼ of a mile to our apartment and up 3 flights of stairs. Secretly, I am always hoping one of our neighbors will take pity and help me, and once in a while someone helps. :)
4. Attending sporting events with a good book or a girl to talk to is so much more enjoyable.
5. I do not like getting into an unmade bed. Before I go to sleep at night, if the bed hasn’t been made, I make it, get ready for bed, then get in my nice and neatly made bed.
6. Trying out a restaurant is something I really like. I don’t like going to the same place over and over again. I am struggling with Sizzler. We go there a lot, because when it is Jess’ turn to pick where we eat out, that is where we go… Hey, at least the salad bar is always good.
I tag Tricia, Megan D., Shanna, Megan E., and Lisa K.
The Rules are....tell about 6 quirks of yours & then tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same, be sure to leave a comment to let them know.
1. Exploring a new area in town, or a new place is one of my quirks. I just really enjoy looking around and getting a feel for places I have never been. I like to run in different neighborhoods and see all the different yards and houses. I like to go into shops just to see what it is like inside and to say I have been there. Jess calls me “Sheena the Explorer.”
2. I make a “To-Do” list nearly every day.
3. I hate grocery shopping, but the worst part is hauling all the stuff up 1 ½ flights of stairs. It’s really not that far, but when you only grocery shop every three or four weeks, these can be quite the trips up and down the stairs and out to the car. It reminds me of shopping on P-days in Rostock, Germany, during my mission, when Analisa and I would use our suitcases to haul groceries ¼ of a mile to our apartment and up 3 flights of stairs. Secretly, I am always hoping one of our neighbors will take pity and help me, and once in a while someone helps. :)
4. Attending sporting events with a good book or a girl to talk to is so much more enjoyable.
5. I do not like getting into an unmade bed. Before I go to sleep at night, if the bed hasn’t been made, I make it, get ready for bed, then get in my nice and neatly made bed.
6. Trying out a restaurant is something I really like. I don’t like going to the same place over and over again. I am struggling with Sizzler. We go there a lot, because when it is Jess’ turn to pick where we eat out, that is where we go… Hey, at least the salad bar is always good.
I tag Tricia, Megan D., Shanna, Megan E., and Lisa K.
Garden City with Amanda
From Megan and Tyler's wedding I drove through the Logan Canyon to stay with my sister Amanda in Garden City, who has been working at Bear Lake this whole summer. I love this view of the lake from the pass.
Oh yeah, I finally tried a world-famous Bear Lake raspberry-cheesecake shake. These things are delicious! I had a great time visiting Amanda. She just makes me laugh. :)
Megan and Tyler's Wedding
A few weekends ago, I was able to go to my MTC companion's wedding and reception. It was a beautiful day in Logan and I was so excited to be at their wedding. Not only were we MTC companion's but we also served our last three weeks in Berlin together and came home at the same time.
Megan and Tyler, coming out of the temple.
Isn't she gorgeous!!
At the beautiful reception in a restored Fire Station in Mendon.I was also able to meet up with my cousin, Jordan, and his wife, Krista, and caught up with them.
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