Hello From Roseburg!

James Riley Cannaday - Age: 11

Margaret and I got a really nice Christmas card from Dawn today with an updated picture of our grandson Riley and his brother Dylan. Dawn wanted our email address to send more pictures of Riley. This has been something that we have been praying about for years that maybe we would be able to see Riley again. Dawn emailed us with a very possitive letter stating that when we are up in Newberg again she would bring Riley by for us. God's blessings. Lloyd

Colorado Cannadays

Well this will be my first posting, be kind.

Oh Colorado, what is said to be the snowy state is lacking much. Our weather has been so wonderful that our windows have been open during the day but as such our Christmas was rather 'un'Christmasy. Grace had a blast opening presents and was filled with many an oooh and plenty of squeals. She had also asked Santa, when met at the army Christmas party, for cake. Sure enough (s)he came through and Grace had a piece of cake waiting for her on Christmas morn.

Chris will be leaving for a school down south for a couple weeks in January so it will just be the kids and I (not to mention our dogs!). He is doing well providing for his family while I concentrate on school and the raising of the kids (and dogs!).

Our house is constantly going through remodel, always a wanted or needed improvement. Chris just built us a new table and while it saves us space it also looks very nice (don't tell him, don't want a building ego).

My family in Amity has suffered a recent lose of a beloved animal. Even here in Colorado, and Australia where my sister is currently, the effects are felt greatly. Please keep us in your thoughts.

I do suppose that is it. One day I will figure out pictures, till then just visit my facebook. Christmas pictures up soon!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR FAMILY!

Margaret and I would like to wish you all a Merry CHRISTmas. May our Lord continue to bless each and everyone of you. And always remember... Jesus is the Reason for the Season.  Love Always, Lloyd, Margaret, Trey, Bill, Amy, Jack and Sammy

Jack's First Christmas Program

We all had a lot of fun watching Jack's first Christmas program tonight. Jack is the one in the green and black striped pajamas.

Jesus Loves The Little Children Of The World

ABOUT THIS VIDEO

Please donate to St. Jude's in memory of Dax: http://tiny.cc/m1mdo This song is inspired by the true story of Dax Locke, who was was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia at 13 months old. The doctors told his parents that Dax would most likely not make it to see Christmas. Dax did lose his battle with Leukemia, but not before he got to see one last Christmas. Today, this little boy's legacy lives on, and his parents are making sure it does. This Christmas, it is on my heart to join forces with the Locke family, and help them in their cause. I would like to encourage you to join us in raising money that will go to an amazing cause in St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. To read more of Dax's story click here. Together, we can reach this goal -- and fund St. Jude's for an entire day in Dax Locke's memory! -Matthew West

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A friend of mine sent me this video about a little boy by the name of Dax Locke who died of a rare form of leukemia on December 30th 2009. Often times, during the Christmas holiday, we tend to forget about those that are hurting and less fortunate then we are. I have a hard time thinking about any problems that I may have when I can look around and see small children that will never have the opportunity to grow up and enjoy all of the blessings that God has given each and everyone of us.

Please join me in prayer for all of the young children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Pray for all of the parents that are grieving for the loss of their children to cancer. God bless you. Lloyd

Thanksgiving With The Family

Margaret and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with our family. Margaret cooked a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings.  It was fun just relaxing and enjoying each others company.  God has blessed all of us so much this year. 

Lloyd III, Margaret, Lloyd

Bill, Sam, Jack, Amy

Jack, Bill, Amy, Sam

Bill and Amy

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Day!

I would like to personally thank each and every one of my family this Thanksgiving Day. As brothers and sisters, you all mean so much to me. The Lord has been so good to me and Margaret this year. Please take a few moments this morning to give our Almighty and Awesome God the praise and thanks He so justly desires.

Let us prayer for the homeless and hurting souls out there that have nowhere to go on this Thanksgiving Day. Find it in your hearts to reach out to the lost and lonely folks who are hungry and need someone who really cares about them. Reach out in your communities and neighborhoods and share God's blessings with someone today. The Lord will bless you abundantly for taking in one of His sheep that has gone astray. God bless you and your family. Lloyd

Following In My Footsteps

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."

--- Author Unknown

Best Halloween Costume

This is Opal on Halloween night... Can you guess who she is dressed as?


1) Nellie Olson from the Little House on the Prairie.


2) Laura Ingalls from the Little House on the Prairie.


3) Mrs. Olson from the Little House on the Prairie.


4) Mrs. Ingals from the Little House on the Prairie.

Our Trip to Medford

Margaret and I had a wonderful visit with Fern and Opal today at Fern's house in Medford. Fern made us all a delicious lunch then we played a card game.

Our Trip to Bend

Herbietta and Rusty, EvieLou and Jeannine, and Margaret and I all met over at Bonnie and Roy's house where we had a really great dinner that Bonnie prepared for us. The visit was sort of solemn because we all arrived to be there at the cemetery Saturday morning to place mom's ashes next to dads.

We did have a very good visit with each other and had a few laughs. It was sort of interesting that Margaret and I had made reservations at the Days Inn in Bend and to our surprise and joy; Herbietta and Rusty did the same. Our rooms were next door to each other. Now that was quite a coincidence.

Wes' Homecoming 2010