Cannariato~Almond Adventures

This morning Alexis, Rebecca, Ethan, and Dad participated in the annual YMCA Christmas Run.  Dad placed 2nd in his age category, 55 going on awesome, and the rest of us just had fun. Merry Christmas!

Sorry for the delay.  I really don't need anything.  Just getting to see the whole family will be a great gift.  But if you must have a gift list, here you go... New router that I don't have to keep unplugging! Shirt to wear to work - long sleeved 16/35 New Golf shoes - Size 12 (I'm told mine are way out of style) Metro Express car wash passes Cabela's gift card Gift card to Red Robin But the best gift of all is having a wonderful family that loves one another and loves me!  Merry Christmas to all! 

We apologize for the slight delay...here are the Christmas wish lists of the SLC Romneys! Alex: globe (a brown-toned one like Dad's) books ties The World's 100 Greatest People CD collection Stephanie: running shoes baseball caps (specifically made for women) white king-size duvet cover Liquid foundation-Lancome brand enduringly divine and comfortable makeup 14 hour retouch free oil free teint idole ultra in buff 2 (w) new ski coat shirts (preferably not solids unless there are embellishments)\ peace on earth black or gray skirt red berry wreath for our front door super cool earrings/necklaces gift card to amazon.com, Target, Macy's, or restaurants Isaac: ski accessories (beanie, gloves, socks) size 12 clothes fishing gear (flies, lures, etc.) Cabela's gift card Abby: mountain bike  a new movie on my ipod motor scooter  shirts (size 7 or 8) pants/jeans (size 7 or 8) jackets (size 7 or 8) skirts for church (size 7 or 8) new earri

Jake: sonicare toothbrush dressy overcoat (or gift card to JC Penny or other stores at Idaho Falls mall) gift cards to Applebee's gift card to Amazon books Noah: watch church clothes (4T or 5T) church activity book/bag books (Walter wick books, curious george, etc.) carseat/gift card for carseat to Amazon toys Daphne: pjs (2T) girl toys clothes church activity book/bag Nicole (and I know some of these are not really options - just wishes at this point in time): sweaters iPad painting lessons ski passes to Grand Targhee for Jake and me gift card to Amazon watch/rings/necklaces/earrings make-up brushes prints of paintings for house like Ron Richmond's Exchange no. 8   or Triplus (BYU MOA) or his newer works; Kershisnik, Nativity (BYU MOA); Minerva teichert, woman in front of wagon train or savior with mary and martha; Maynard Dixon; James C. Christensen; John Hafen, Forest Interior , ...and a bunch more but this is getting long ninja blender/food p

My Christmas list has been hard to conjure, mainly because I'm getting everything I could ever want this year. 1. Basically anything you think a newly wed wife will like. This can include decorations, kitchenware, etc. Really, this is an easy one. I will appreciate any gifts that will help me start my future home. (PS we are leaning toward earth tone colors for our house).  2. Wonder Woman Apron 3. Socks  (or any cool crazy long socks) 4. Knits for Nerds 5. Books. I'm really into the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin.

Here's our lists! Shenli -White church shirt: size 14 1/2 by 32/22 (non-iron if possible) -Mouse pad Eliza -Candy/water temperature thermometer -File box for important documents -Cardigans ( here , here , here  or anything!) Both -Board games for 2-4 people (Dominion, Ticket to Ride, anything else that sounds fun!) -Gift cards for eating out: Sonic, Red Robin, Applebee's, Olive Garden

A mid-sized purse like  this . The complete set of Harry Potter movies. These  shoes  from J. Crew.  A calendar for work (less than 18" when open so it can fit above my desk). One of  these  looped patterned scarves from American Eagle. Or  this one  from Ruche. An iPhone. A cashmere sweater. Earrings.  An iTunes gift card or one to the mall. I'm just going to say it. A drum set.

Attention, attention members of the Cannariato-Almond crew!  It's that time of year to start thinking about Christmas lists.  That's right, I said it.  Christmas lists. Now I don't want to rain on Thanksgiving's parade (literally or figuratively), but I do want you to start thinking about what to put on your wish list because the day after Thanksgiving, everyone is going to post their Christmas lists on this blog.  Boys and girls, husbands and wives, grandkids and grandparents, post your Christmas lists on this blog so Santa (and others) will know what you're wanting for Christmas. Thanks for you're cooperation and Christmas spirit!  Santa will be watching for your post THIS FRIDAY. Happy Turkey Day!

Dad, Alexis and I had a short trip to snowy Utah for Abby's baptism and Caleb's blessing.  It was fun to have all the grandkids together.

We finally have our new baby boy, Caleb, who joined us here on earth on Tuesday, October 23rd.  He and mommy are doing very well and getting bits of sleep here and there.  He is, of course, the most handsome baby ever born.  He was 21 inches long and weighted 6 lbs. 15 oz. born at 7:35 pm.  

Disneyland for 3 days! Wow, that was so much fun for everyone.  The weather was perfect and the parks weren't too crowded.  Everyone was healthy and we had a wonderful time together.  Grandma and Grandpa were just thrilled to be included in California fun.  Thanks, guys!

Having our Cannariato-Almond Reunion at Aspen Grove was, in my view, 3 of the best days of my life. Everyone seemed happy to be together at this beautiful mountain retreat! How can you beat activities for EVERYONE, young and old alike? How could it get any better than being being with my family in an idyllic, serene mountain setting? What could be more fun than helping your grandchildren catch fish? And three meals a day requiring no cooking or clean up on our part! The "Natives" were never restless! And it sure seemed to me that we had a bunch of "Happy Campers." How wonderful to belong to such a great family!

I shot some guns today in Ethan's backyard, and surprisingly enough I actually hit some targets!

Here are the pictures from our grand adventure across the country! There arent many of us...because we were just trapped in the car for a week... More pictures of NC to follow! Love you all.

Steve and I just completed our third Pioneer Trek.  We were the camp cooks and had a fabulous time.  It is so much work, but such a tremendous experience being with the kids and the other wonderful adults who volunteer their time and very hard work to push handcarts up and down rocky ridges and sleep on the ground under the stars and get super dirty.  We loved it all!  This experience provides the kids with some very hard physical challenges as well as some uplifting opportunities for spiritual growth.  The boys watch the girls struggle with all their might during one phase of pushing handcarts, and then they are finally allowed to help the girls, and the girls called them "angels".  They bonded as families during the three days and some learned new skills, such as washing dishes and going potty outdoors. The kids cooked their own scones in Dutch ovens and helped with kitchen duties.  We felt privileged to be a part of this great memory making experience.

Alexis spent the morning (after exercising at the Y, of course) making a blueberry pie.  She spent two hours making the dough and lattice top and blueberry filling.  We had to wait all day until after dinner to enjoy it, but I must say it is the BEST blueberry pie I have ever had!