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Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!

December 7th and still no snow! We went on a quick hike in Thaynes Canyon (right next to Park City mountain) on Sunday. It was 40+ degrees and very bare. Everyone in Park City is praying it will snow soon!

She gets it all from her DAD!

Coco showing a little attitude after a long Thanksgiving day!

We had a very nice Thanksgiving. It was the first time we had an actual Thanksgiving dinner at our house and I was so grateful that both my mom and Grandma were there to help out in the kitchen! We had a really fun day together it was so nice to have everyone there. Coco kept her 3 grandmothers (Hirschi, Buehner, Schwendiman) occupied by taking turns holding her. We ate dinner and then played some fun games. Coco puts her hands on her head when she gets tired or frustrated, it is so funny, we were talking about her doing that when we looked over and she was giving us a finger gesture. I guess she didn't like us talking about her. It was hilarious! She takes after her dad for sure!

Mark Schwendiman 1921-2008

Mark Schwendiman, 87, died Nov. 18, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born Sept. 8, 1921, in Newdale the son of John and Emma Lanz Schwendiman. He grew up in the Newdale area, graduating from Sugar-Salem High School. He also attended Ag. School in Logan, Utah. Mark served his first LDS mission to the Western States Mission from 1941 to 1943. During WWII he served on the front lines in Germany. He was a prisoner of war for a short time and received the Silver and Bronze Stars. Mark married Ellen Louise Clark on Sept. 25, 1946, in the Salt Lake Temple. They made their home in Newdale where they raised their children. He was active in the LDS Church serving in many positions over the years. He and his wife served two missions, one in Nauvoo and one in Salt Lake City. He also did genealogy name extractions for 20 years until his eye sight failed. He enjoyed farming and served on the Madison Co-op board for 18 years. He was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed playing games with his family and watching sports. He is revered and loved as an example of faith, patriotism and service. He is survived by his wife, Louise; children Loretta (Brent) Peterson of Hurricane, Utah, Kathryn (Neil) Hirschi of Newdale, Ilene (David) Lewis of Murray, Utah, Larry (Suzanne) Schwendiman of Clovis, Calif. and Wendy (Trent) Twiggs of Phoenix, Ariz.; 22 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Alvin, Glenn and John L. Schwendiman; one sister, Milda Smith; one son, Mark Lynn; a daughter, Ellen Huskinson, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the Newdale LDS Ward chapel with Bishop Larid Robinson officiating. Friends may call at the Newdale LDS church Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and again Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery where Military rites will be performed by the Madison Co. Burial Team. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.bidwellfuneralhome.com/. The family wishes to thank Homestead Assisted Living and Hospice Alliance for their help and good care.

We are all going to miss Grandpa Schwendiman so much. It was such a privilage to get to grow up next door to my Grandparents. My grandpa was the ultimate teach by example kind of person. He was such a hard worker and loved and provided for his family. I learned so much from him. A few weeks before he passed away I was able to take Coco up to Newdale to see him and my family. We were celebrating my Grandma Schwendiman's 80th birthday. I am so glad that he was able to meet Coco and that we were able to get a few pictures.

Back To Reality :(

There is really nothing like Hawaii. Such amazing beaches, beautiful water, that certain smell, its pretty spectacular. We had a great trip, definitely a different kind of trip than we had last year but still so much fun. Coco did great. She is such a trooper... we had her in and out of the car, in her stroller, sling, back to her car seat all day long. She just kept up with it all no problem. She is cooing and smiling a ton and I think her giggle is right around the corner. I can tell she wants to but she can't quite figure out how to make the noise. That will be a fun day when she figures it out!
Waikiki was great and the surf comp on the north shore was really cool to see. It's actually still going on since the surf died and they are waiting for the swell to pick back up to finish. You can check it out at www.reef.com.

Here are a few pic's of our trip.

to the BEACH!!

Were heading to the north shore... I am so excited to get some sun and soak in the Aloha. We will be spending 2 nights in Waikiki and then a week at Sunset Beach on the north shore. Reef sponsors the Reef Hawaiian Pro surf event which starts mid next week. It is the first of the Van's Triple Crown surf events that happen every winter. Ben LOVE'S it!! For him it is like going to the Oscar's for those who love movies stars. There are pro surfers everywhere and it is so much fun to watch all the amazing athletes in the huge surf. We went last year and had a blast. We even went sky diving together, it was awesome. I posted a few pics from last year.....

This will be Coco's first long flight. She had her two month doctors appointment on Thursday and got her first round of shots. That was NOT FUN! for me or for her but she is such a good girl she only cried for a minute and was back to her sweet cooing self in no time. Ben and I are both ready to get the first flight with the baby out of the way. It will be so much fun to have her with us at the beach! I wonder if she would like sky diving???

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Happy Halloween from Wiggle Worm, Queen Bee and Spicoli!

Time is flying! Coco is 6 weeks old.

There's no place like home...

Our friend Mario who hasn't seen his wife or children in 2 years left on Thursday to fly back home to Mexico for a long visit. As you can imagine he was so excited he could hardly stand it! He came over to say goodbye, we will miss him this winter but hope to see him in the spring.

It makes me think alot about how much we take for granted having our friends and family so close... I am very grateful and appreciate that so much, I can't imagine not seeing someone I love and care about for that long.

Is there anything cuter??

Road tripin to MoAb

We plan to try and travel just as much with Coco as we did without her. We have a couple bigger trips on the calendar before the end of the year so we thought now was just as good of a time as any to get on the road! Moab is also about the same distance from Park City as it is from Aspen so its the perfect spot to meet up with our friends Zach and Erin for the weekend. The weather ended up being really great in Moab considering it was snowing in Park City. Ben got a couple of bike rides in and we were able to hike the Negro Bill Canyon (one of our favorites). Great way to end the summer...

a friendship is born

Welcome baby Max:
Maximilian Ovaness Baghoomian
October 7th
9lb's 2 oz. 20 inches

We have been waiting to meet Max for weeks. He took his time getting here as he was a week overdue, fashionably late! Born to our dear friends Mike and Trina. Congratulations! Coco has a new friend!

4 weeks later...

I honestly can't believe its been 4 weeks since Coco made her debut! She is such a joy to have around, even at 3:00 in the a.m. when she is making all sorts of noise I am so excited to hold her and see what funny faces she is making. Mommyville has been very interesting. I can say I have a whole new respect for parents on all sorts of levels. It is one of those things that you can never imagine until you do it....

Coco was treated to a Creer family baby shower a few days ago and she was SPOILED! We both had so much fun and she finally has a few pink things for her room & wardrobe. What a great family! Thanks so much...