New Christmas Stockings

Doug's Stocking - Christmas 2010

After 28 Christmas celebrations, I decided that I would retire our Cahoon Family Stockings that I had made previously through the years...with each new family addition. I wanted something New...Modern...And ended up purchasing Oliver's and mine at The Quilted Bear; however, nothing really stood out...That Screamed "Doug Cahoon," through and through...so I opted to make an Original.

This Is Dedicated To MY Utah Man!

Ella's Christmas Performance

Ella Mae Zern - December 19, 2010
Sunday Dinner At Grandma & Grandpa Cahoon's House

Earlier in the day, our eldest Grandchild, Ella Mae, participated in a Christmas Program at their Church. The Primary children sang several songs and added so much to our Holiday Celebration! Our Nanny girl made this adorable dress for Ella and she positively looked like a little Princess!
We Love You, Ella Bella!

Lunch With The Girls

Some Treasured Friends From My Ward Family
December 2010

These Are My Neighbors, Sisters & Friends
They Lift My Spirit, Cheer Me On and Pray For My Happiness & Success
How Thankful I Am For Their Presence In My Life!

Celebrating The Christmas Season - 2010

Carrying On A Family Tradition
Dinner With Our Kids/Shopping At The Mall

This year we all dined at Morelia's Mexican Restaurant and then met up at Fashion Place Mall...We gave each of the kids some Christmas money to shop for a gift of their choice. Most of the time, we just walk around in a group, talking and simply enjoying each others company! We try to meet the 1st Friday or Saturday of December, to kick off the Holiday Season, but we were still away on our Cruise...So we met up last Saturday and had a blast!

We did; however, greatly MISS Nicole, Zach, Boston & Marley and hope that we will ALL be TOGETHER for Christmas 2011!

Our Recent Cruise - November 2010

Florida Keys & Cozumel, Mexico
November 2010 Cruise

In hopes of trying to make a special memory with our youngest son, Oliver, Doug took us on a post-Thanksgiving Carnival Cruise out of Miami, Florida. We were all so EXCITED to get away to a warmer climate...as SLC was in the thick of very cold temps and a big snowstorm...Little did we know that even Florida would experience a cold front and we would have lots of rain on this particular trip!

Barring the cooler temperatures, we still managed to see the sights in the Florida Keys and explore Cozumel, Mexico. The Highlight was the Mayan Ruins...We took a number of photos but our most favorite was one that included our Oliver!

There was something very wrong with lounging on the ship in our swimsuits and a sweater, taking cover from periodic rainstorms and the harsh wind gusts...But...A Cruise is still a Cruise and we're not complaining! The food was fantastic and I think Oliver enjoyed eating as much as he liked, whenever he pleased!
THANK YOU, DOUG, FOR YOUR GENEROSITY & ALL THAT YOU DID TO MAKE THIS TRIP HAPPEN! WE SO APPRECIATED IT!!!

After debarking the ship, we spent a day and a half in Miami. Oliver has a former High School friend that is attending school in sunny Miami...Brady picked Oli up at our Hotel and we didn't see them again until time to head to the Airport. Thank You, Brady, for showing Oliver a great time!

Miami is a really interesting city, as we quickly discovered, and I really enjoyed our walk along South Beach!
It was a GREAT trip!