Blessing Day

We finally got it together and were able to bless Coco the first weekend in January... We had tried to do it after Thanksgiving but it just didn't come together. Very last minute my parents offered to come to Utah, we were also able to get Ben's friends Beau and Schaffor and Uncle David to come as well. My dad blessed her. It was a very beautiful day and she was an angel in her little white dress that fit her perfectly. She is pretty small for her age so it worked out to have waited a few months, at least for the dress! Thanks again to all of you who took time out of your Saturday to support us and a special thank you to my dad Neil for blessing our baby girl...

We were also finally able to meet Beau and Courtney's new baby girl Saylor Blue. I'm sure she and Coco will be dear friends. She is beautiful and it was so fun to finally meet her.

Snow Baby

Being born to parents living in Park City, Coco is learning quickly to be a snow baby... Coco and Ben love to go on walks together and she can still fit inside his coat, nice and cozy! We took her out cross country skiing with us when our friends Zach and Erin were in town. She got to ride in the chariot while her dad pulled her. She was in heaven! I haven't gotten brave enough to hook the chariot up to me yet!

Christmas in Costa Rica... Seems like so long ago!

I can't believe its been so long since I have posted an update! Time is seriously flying by. We have done a lot since the last post in mid December. Christmas in Costa Rica was amazing. Lots of family time and enjoying the sunshine. It was really fun to show Coco off to the rest of the family that hadn't meet her yet. She got LOTS of attention! We missed my family on Christmas and will hopefully make it up to Idaho in the next little bit to see everyone. Here are a few photos of our trip.

NO EXCUSES!!

I promise I am going to update our blog SOON!!

Merry Christmas!

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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.