$1.83!!!!

Yes, that is the price of a gallon of unleaded here in Cedar City! I can't believe that just a couple of months ago it was over $4.00 and now its $1.83. I took a picture with my phone in case no one believed me, when I finally get my phone connected to this computer I will post the picture for all the world to see!!! I can't really remember when gas was below $2.00 last. I remember just a month ago James saying to me that we would probably never see it below $3.00 again and here it is $1.83! This is one time James was happy to be wrong.

Well over the weekend we went to see Jared up in Draper. He is doing well, as well as he can be where he is. He was happy to have 24 hours away from Genesis to spend with his family. We didn't do to much; we went out to dinner on Saturday night (Yummy Thai food) and on Sunday we went to the Gateway to walk around. It was a nice sunny day out, not too warm, but sunny. Asher did great in the car on the way there, especially considering how he use to be in his carseat. The way home wasn't as wonderful as the way there but who can blame him, he was in a carseat or stroller for most of the day.

We took Asher to the doctor's on Friday because his cold would not go away, he had it for almost 3 weeks. We found out that he has a sinus infection. But even with the infection he was still the happiest little boy. I also think he might be getting one of his top teeth in. Hard to believe that he would have 3 teeth before turning 5 months old but it looks like it might be happening.

So that's about all that is happening here with our family. I'm excited that Thanksgiving is coming soon. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love it because you get to see family and eat great food but you don't have to stress about what kinds of gifts to buy for your family. Its the perfect holiday if you ask me!

P.S. Tomorrow is my birthday...and it doesn't even feel like it!

Halloween

Woohoo...look at me, updating my blog and it hasn't even been a whole week since my last post! I'm very proud of myself!

I wanted to post some pictures from Halloween. Can I just say that I have some really adorable kids! Just look...

Don't you just love my scary witch looking thing I put on my porch right next to the front door? All the kids love it, well except the little kids that are start to cry when they come to the door. Anyway, trick or treating was fun. We (Bailey, Asher and I) met up with our friends the Free's and walked the neighborhood with them. They were really cute, the whole family was dressed up as the 1950s, there are 10 of them in the family and they looked great! Bailey got lots of candy and had fun all at the same time. He wouldn't wear the hat trick or treating, he said it looked goofy, in fact I could barely get him to wear it for the pictures. I hope everyone had a great Halloween! Keep checking back, I'll have more pictures and updates soon!

Just trying to catch up!

So, its been a while since my last post, and I know like the last 3 post start off that same way but I am really going to try to keep this thing up to date, my goal is to at least post once a week to keep family and friends updated.
This week was a long week. Asher was sick with a really awful cold. Then I caught some form of it. Now I have this annoying cough that won't go away. Bailey wasn't feeling really well at the beginning of the week either. But yesterday things started to turn around. We all finally felt well enough to get outside and carve our pumpkins. That was a lot of fun. I think the boys really enjoyed it.

We also got Bailey's costume finished, he is going to be a scarecrow. I wanted to make Asher a lion, you know, sort of a Wizard of Oz theme but my sewing machine broke down on me. I went to Walmart (the only store in Cedar that sells costumes) to see if I could find Asher something cute but the only thing they had in his size was a monkey with a banana on his head, it was goofy looking. So I called my step mom and asked her to find him something in California and have my dad bring it up with him on his way to Panguitch, he should be here today with a very cute chicken costume, or so I'm told.
James is still working down in California, this is his last week. He is having a difficult time finding something close to Enoch. Which means he is gone all week and then has to drive home during the weekends. We don't get to see much of him right now. I'm hoping that will change soon.
Asher is growing so fast. He is over 4 months old now. He got two teeth the beginning of October, one right after the other. I can't believe he has teeth already! He weighed 18lbs 11oz when I took him to the doctor's the other day for his cold. He is so alert and adorable. He laughs and smiles constantly. Even with this cold he has a been a really happy little boy. He loves sucking on his hand and wrist, or anything else he can get into his mouth.
My mom was up for a visit two weekends ago. We had a good time just hanging out and visiting. The weather was great while she was here so we went to the park. That's what these pictures are from.


Well until next time...everyone have a great Halloween! Stay safe!

Goodbye Summer...Hello Fall!

Hello from California...still! Just wanted to stop by the blog and get caught up again. Life is still crazy, will it ever been calm again? Was it ever calm in the first place? HA! Asher is doing well. He has a doctor's appointment this week for his two month check up. Yes its a little late but we had to wait for insurance to kick in before we could go. He has what is known as an umbilical hernia, I think. I've read up on it on the internet and it seems painless and some what normal. It should heal itself on its own but I'd like the doctor to verify that for me when we go in. He is sleeping well and eating tons. I'm not sure but I'm guessing he weighs close to 20 pounds by now and barely 2 1/2 months old, can you believe that? He is already wearing 6-9 month clothing and size 3 diapers! He is a very happy baby and I couldn't love him anymore than I do.

Bailey is doing well in school. He started a new school again this year. He has made friends quickly and hangs out with them after school most days. He has lots of homework most nights and it is a struggle to get him to complete it all but he is a good boy and gets it all done just in time for bed :) He is going to see his dad in October when he has a 4 week break from school. He is really excited about that.

Josten is home. He has been struggling with the job market down here. No one seems to be hiring. He didn't get to start college because without a job he didn't have the money to pay the tuition, plus he didn't try to register until a week before school started so that put him behind. He is hoping to start the Spring semester.

Jadeth is now engaged to Whitnee, they have been dating on and off for a couple of years now. She is expecting a baby early April. They are both very excited and a little nervous but we are happy for them, they both seem to be growing up quickly. Jadeth is in Hawaii right now, for a couple of weeks, with his job. He just got a raise and is hoping to get promoted to foreman here any day.

We didn't get to see much of Sabelle when we were in Panguitch for a visit. She had some stuff with school she had to get done and was unable to come up with us. She has a good job and is hoping to get more hours soon. Her and her boyfriend, Chad, are still together and that seems to make her happy. We miss her and hope she can come visit us soon.

Jared is trying to get things worked out for himself. He is struggling a little but we are all praying he will realize what matters most to him and get things straight in his head. We just hope he knows we love him! He did hang out with us in Panguitch and we had such a great time with him up there. Bailey loved riding the 4-wheeler with him and Asher just loves his big brother.

James and I are doing well, just trying to make it through this strange thing they are calling the economy. We are just enjoying our family as much as possible and making the most of what we have!

More updates!

So back a month ago I attempt to update everyone on our family but I never got finished. I thought I'd save the biggest news for last and then never got the time to write about him! (because he woke up from his nap)

On June 20, 2008 we added Asher James Sherratt to our family. He was born via c-section at 11:22am. He was a big boy, weighing 9 lbs 3 oz and measuring 19 1/2 inches long. I couldn't believe he was that big! His birth was pretty easy, considering it was surgery. I went into the hospital Friday morning and left Sunday afternoon. Recovery was pretty easy. I was a little sore for a few days but within a week I was feeling pretty close to myself again. He is such a sweet little boy. He is growing tons, not even two months old yet and I'm sure he is over 15 lbs already.

He is so adorable! Here are a few pictures of him to prove it!!!

Update on our family

I can't believe its been so long since I have last posted to the blog. Life has been crazy with a new born. Let me update everyone on our family.

Bailey went to visit his dad in Indiana the end of May when he go

t out of school and came home the 28th of June. He had a really good time hanging out with his dad for a month, they went to water parks (yes, more than one), saw lots of movies, rode bikes and he also got to visit with his Papa and Grandma Amo from Palm Springs. He is now getting ready to go back to school on the 28th of July. Thankfully he will be starting here at Todd Elementary instead of going to Temescal which I had to drive him to everyday. He is excited and bummed at the same time, he didn't get that long of a summer but he is excited t

o start this new school. Right before school ended he went on a field trip to a creek to release

the trout they had been growing in their classroom for a few weeks. Here are some pictures of that field trip.

Josten graduated from high school on the 12th of June. There were tons of people in his graduating class, I swear it took forever to get to the end of all those names. James' parents were able to make it down from Cedar City, UT to be at Josten's graduation, that was very special. Also Josten's mom Vikki and Sabelle were able to make it down also, we had a house full for a couple of days. After graduation Josten headed up to Cedar City to hang out with his friends. I think it was hard for him to finally come home, he was having too much fun up there, but he ran out of money and needed to get home to find a job. He is planning on registering for the community college here in Southern California for the fall. Not sure yet what program he wants to go into, probably something with computers, but time will tell. Here are some pictures of his graduation.

Jadeth was in Hawaii for a few weeks working. He is suppose to be going back for 9 months here in a few weeks. Luckily he was able to come visit us for the 4th of July and see Asher. We had a good time while him and Whitnee were here. They went to Magic Mountain one day, we meet James for lunch another day and we went to the beach for the 4th. The beach was so crowded! I can't believe we were able to actually find a spot close enough to the water to see it. We had planned on staying at the beach to watch the fireworks but it got too cold for the new baby and we drove to the lake (Lake Elsinore) by our house and watch them from there. It was still a good time.

Another month gone by...

The weeks are flying by. Or at least when I look back on them they seem to have gone by quickly, but during is a different story. Life in California is quickly becoming a routine, which is nice. Josten is living with us again and finishing his senior year at Centennial High School in Corona, CA. We are glad to have him here with us. He will graduate the middle of June and we are so proud of him. Bailey is doing well in school also. He is on year-around schooling so he will actually get out of the 4th grade the end of May, which is nice for him. James' job is becoming more and more demanding but he loves it. Some days he works really long hours but in an economy like this I guess that's what it takes to keep your job. I am keeping busy with doctor's appointments, non-stress tests and keeping up with the kids. I think I work more now then I did when I had a job, its crazy. Yesterday was so busy! Gizmo (our puppy) has kennel cough, which I guess is like the common cold for dogs, so we spent an hour and a half at the Vet's getting him medicine, which is a pain in the butt to give to him. Then after that little trip I came home in time to relax for about 20 minutes before picking up Bailey for school. I had another ultra sound scheduled for 3:30 yesterday so Bailey and I left the house around 2:30 so we could stop off at the library first. We had books to return and Bailey wanted to check out some others. Luckily the library and the ultra sound office are in the same parking lot so that worked out well for us. We got to the ultra sound office around 3:25 and didn't actually get in to have the ultra sound until 4:45...its ridiculous! But in the end it was all worth it. Asher is doing very well! His kidneys have cleared up so there is no more worry there. He is growing by leaps and bounds, he now weighs 4lbs 7oz, he gained 2lbs in a month! What a little piglet! The ultra sound tech said his head is big, thank goodness I am having a c-section. I have another ultra sound scheduled for the 29th of May, by then he should be weighing somewhere close to 7 pounds, YIKES! Bailey was 7lbs 9 oz when I had him. Right now I have the c-section scheduled for the 17th of June, if I wait that long Asher will be closer to 9lbs at birth, that's huge! I have a feeling I won't make it past the first week of June, but I've been wrong before. James is hoping I will go into labor on the 7th of June so Asher's birthday will be 06-07-08, which would be easy to remember...HA! Below are the recent ultra sound pictures (we got 3D pics for free...awesome!) and the latest picture of me (taken April 15th @ 30weeks). The time is going so fast, I can't believe he will be here so soon. Seems like just yesterday I was just finding out I was pregnant. Thanks for stopping by our blog! I'll keep everyone posted on how the next two months go!