Last Post of 2008

Just wanted to say how grateful I am for all of you who have kept up with our family and most importantly, kept us in your thoughts and prayers, over this past year. I'm so thankful that GOD has blessed our family with another healthy, happy and rewarding year. I pray GOD'S blessings on each of you and your families. 2008 was great and each day we have in 2009, we should treat as a special gift from GOD himself. Love to you all! May GOD bless each of you! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The New Year
Dear Lord, as this new year is born I give it to Thy hand,
Content to walk by faith what paths I cannot understand.

Whatever coming days may bring Of bitter loss, or gain,
Or every crown of happiness; Should sorrow come, or pain,

Or, Lord, if all unknown to me Thine angel hovers near
To bear me to that farther shore Before another year,

It matters not—my hand in Thine, Thy light upon my face,
Thy boundless strength when I am weak, Thy love and saving grace!

I only ask, loose not my hand, Grip fast my soul, and be

My guiding light upon this path Till, blind no more, I see!

It always taste better outside!

Another hunting season has arrived and so has mealtime at The Shack. My Grandaddy loves to cook lunch on Sat. for all the hunters and his family. Why is it, it always taste better there? We had a fish fry today and it was delicious! I'm so thankful he is able to enjoy this time of year. He is so proud of his family and loves them very much. He may not verbally express it often, but his smile says it all.

One of the best cooks around!

PePaw and his pals!

Chillin' after a long day of hunting. He got up at 5 AM.

Ben is such a little clown.
"Sweet Baby James"
Houston- what a joy!

The Ladies(we're missing KirKir and Peyton)

The Men(we're missing Tucker and Marty)

Cannon Christmas Day 2008

The boys awoke to find Santa brought them exactly what they had asked for. They were beside themselves. "Moder Four-Wilers" as Levi wrote to Santa about were left for both of them. And all the other "little things" they asked for. We let them know that Santa has a budget b/c their are so many children wanting things and when boys ask for a big thing a few little things may also be left, but nothing too expensive. Thank goodness, for Santa's sake!

Levi with "just what I wanted!"

Houston with his "real, gasoline four-wheeler!"

Ready to Ride.

We played around here and then headed to Nana and Pop's around 2:00PM for Christmas with them. The trampoline was set up when they got there and they had a fit. I tried to jump for a little and try some tricks from back in the day, but you know the bladder's not what it used to be back in the day, you know what I mean? The boys once again got way too much but the looks on their faces were worth it all. The food was great,the company was even better and the night was just awesome.

I can tell Levi is really growing up. All these games and big boy gifts were right up his alley.

HOT WHEELS!

"What you got, Bubba?"

This was so funny. Kelly, our sister-n-law, is a Pampered Chef Consultant. A lot of gifts were wrapped in PC boxes, including Josh's. He definitely preferred the Nike suit inside over The Bar Pan.

The Christmas meals were yummy, the gifts were wonderful and the family memories are forever etched in our hearts and minds. But let's never forget the reason for it all......thank you God for you're most precious gift. You so willingly gave him to this world, knowing that he was born to die, on that first Christmas Day.

Thanks everyone for such a memorable Christmas! I hope we are ALL together again next year and who knows, maybe a new family member or 2 will be added to the family tree.

Cannon Christmas Eve 2008

We started this wonderful season off with my immediate family(less MK and Beth due to sickness) over on Christmas Eve Eve, a tradition we started after Josh and I had Levi. Everyone comes over, we eat, swap presents, play games to the wee hours of the AM and then crash! Wake up for a quick breakfast, cook for lunch and head to Aunt Debbie's. We were blessed with way too many gifts but not never too much time. We rarely are able to hang out, due to different work schedules, all 3 children living in different towns, and pretty much just life...too busy, aren't we all?! But fun it was! And by the way, Rook bragging rights, until next year!

KK with one of her gifts.

Jeremy was so excited over Ben's gift. Sometimes I worry about that boy.(LOL)

My precious family. I know, I'm a little partial.
PePaw and his munchkins'.
After 35 years of marriage......A DVD Player! The living room broke out in excitement over this gift.
Like Father, Like Son. We missed MK and Beth so much!

Christmas Eve lunch was delicious, as always at Aunt Debbie's. We had Baby Tucker with us for his first Christmas. He is absolutely PRECIOUS! Everyone loved being together AND playing Dirty Santa. The boys got great gifts and were spoiled AGAIN!

(Pictures to follow, I forgot my camera!)

Christmas Eve supper was also delicious, as always at MawMaw Bozeman's. We also had Baby Ella for her first Christmas. And likewise, she is absolutely PRECIOUS! I so miss my PawPaw. I could be helping the boys or in mid conversation and just start crying. He was always such a Rock for me and the thought of enjoying all this without him, just hurts. I know, he is enjoying all the splendors of Heaven but I so wish I could just hug him 1 MORE time. I know my MawMaw has to be the strongest person I know, and I love her dearly! But everyone had a great time. Eating, The Christmas Story shared, presents, Dirty Santa and then all the couples played The Newlywed Game, HILARIOUS! We visited until around 1 AM and headed home to get ready for Santa. We put out the boy's Reindeer Food, Santa's cookies and milk and headed to bed. When the boys awoke, they were beside themselves. It's awesome seeing things through their eyes! The excitement, joy and their sweet little comments are priceless!

The Love of My Grandmother......Endless & Unconditional!

A FEW of the Bozeman Bunch.

Everything she makes is so delicious and seasoned with all her love!

The highly anticipated PIXOS.
Waiting patiently.

The Calm Before The Storm......

Here's the house just hours before all the Christmas fun and company. I love after the kids have gone to bed, to just sit by the glow of the Christmas tree and relax with a good Hallmark movie. A little cheesy I know, but it's the little things in life, right?!(ha) More like, the only quiet time there is around this house. Not complaining, but all you Momma's know what I mean. Hope all of you, laughed as much as you could, loved as much as you could and ATE as much as you could. Cause you know, those New Year's resolutions are just around the corner.

HAPPY 35th ANNIVERSARY!

My parents celebrated their 35th Anniversary today! We love ya'll so much and couldn't imagine our lives without you. May God give you 35 more!

What A Week.....

We've had a very busy past few days but are so thankful to be healthy and able to enjoy it all. We fed the Faculty & Staff on Wed. Levi had his annual "Reindeer Walk" on Thur. and his class party on Friday. We also had the regular school and church stuff which also included several hours of last minute Christmas Play practicing and prep. We also celebrated Christmas with Nana's side of the family on Saturday and throw in the last minute shopping on Friday and Sunday in b/t services and I don't know how we made it! I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR, though, I really do.

The boys enjoyed all of the activities and did a SUPER job in their program tonight. Josh and I were also involved and can you believe it, I didn't get any pics of my own. Thank goodness for a big church family who don't mind snapping pics and helping out. The boys both had lines and both had a solo and I couldn't have been prouder. The joy just bubbled up and tears spilled out as I watched and thought about how they have grown and matured into little men. What a Christmas blessing! My boys and family all together in church and healthy. What more could a person ask for?!

We also have a busy week ahead and pray the Lord gives us health and strength to enjoy every second of it! On Tues. night, my immediate family comes over for supper and spends the night. On Wed.- We head to Aunt Debbie's for lunch(who is so sick but would never ever let it slow her down for too long), then MawMaw Bozeman's for supper for "The Bozeman Bunch Christmas". Need I say, HOUSE FULL, LOUD, BUT.....LOTS OF LOVE!! Then on Thursday, Santa should've arrived and then supper with Nana and Pop! Blessed, Blessed, Blessed! Hope all of you have a wonderful, safe and joyous week! May God Bless All of You!

THURSDAY......

We had 2 pair of antlers, but on the way to school, Levi broke 1 of his antlers. We luckily had Houston's set in the car. Well, Houston didn't "want to be a doe", and there were no more antlers in Berry, so we opted for him a Santa hat. No complaints, he was "just fine w/that."

FRIDAY......

Then on Friday, we had the class party. Check out this bunch. Levi and Isaac are in the same class and Houston and Noah will also be in the same grade.

Levi and Mack

My precious little man.


SUNDAY.....
Then Christmas pics at church and on the stage for the play.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!

With All Our Love,

The Cannons

HAPPY 76th B-DAY GRANDADDY!!

My precious Grandaddy celebrated his 76th B-day today! He is such a blessing to our family and I cannot express how much I LOVE him! He has faced so many challenges throughout his life and God has brought him through them all! Houston told him today, "Only 24 more Grandaddy and you will be 100 and you will be busting through the ceiling!" He thinks you keep growing, no matter how old you are. I told him, you only grow "wider" instead of "taller" at our ages. I also celebrated my 34th D-B-day today! I love sharing my B-day with my big ole' teddy bear! We love you SO much Grandaddy! We wish you many, many more...... AT LEAST 24 more!

Good Behavior = Great Time!

Levi got to enjoy a "Bowling Field Trip" on Wednesday with about 60 other students from school. Two students from each class were chosen by their teacher to go. The criteria being...Best Behavior, of which I'm so proud! I also went as a chaperon and had 9 little munchkins'. We went to the mall and goofed for about an hour and then headed to Bama Bowl. They were treated to 2 games of bowling and pizza for lunch. They all had a great time and so did I! However, it didn't take me very long to realize.....I'm getting OLD!! I was pooped but enjoyed every second of it!

Are they cool or what?!

I wish I could have caught all the boys expressions on camera and given a copy to their parents. The looks and noises were so funny!

He stands just like his Daddy!

He tried to perfect his form and stance(also just like his Dad with the "perfection" gene). He did end up bowling a couple of strikes and several spares. He actually bowled over "100" each game!
After a long, hard day of bowling and just being boys, a little snack together finishes off what these 2 would consider a perfect day.....just being together.