Merry Christmas!

This has been a terrific year for Shelley, Anthon and me. We are grateful for the many blessings we enjoy in this life - not the least of which is the blessing of our family. As you can see from the posts and pictures below, Anthon is becoming a cute, curious and fun-loving little boy. It wasn't long ago that we could fit him into the crux of our arm, now he's running rough-shod over us. We are grateful to have a steady income, a chance for me to further my education and to be surrounded by family and friends.

I've attached a link to our family Christmas card. We wish you a merry Christmas, and all the best heading into the new year.

The Cannon Family Christmas Card

Thanksgiving in Utah, 2006

For the first time in nearly 18 months, Shelley's entire family was in one spot - Woodland Hill, Utah for Thanksgiving. This was a big occassion, since the last time we were all together, the two grandchildren had yet to arrive. It was also nice to see Anthon endure two 9 hour trips in the car from Pasadena to Utah and back to Pasadena. We were truly grateful for that.

Anyway, at most points during the long weekend, there were 17 - 20 people hanging around the house. Lots going on - a family dinner with 28 people, lots of football on Saturday (sorry to say my Utes didn't win) and a visit to the Salt Lake City Temple Square to see the Christmas lights. Clik on the pictures below to see the photos from the long weekend.

Recent picture

Shelley took this picture of Anthon a few weeks ago and I think it captures his emerging personality really, really well. Anthon has this hearty belly laugh and continues to show his really friendly disposition.

There are four pictures like this of Anthon on the lawn. Click on the picture below to go to the gallery.