A week in review

This last week we had a lot of fun! We went to Disneyland again and it was so much fun because we were able to see the Christmas parades at California Adventure and Disneyland. They were seriously so awesome! I left telling Mark that I wish I could work there! Everyone looks like they love their job! Before we were watching the parade at Disneyland we were having a hard time finding a spot to sit where we could see because everyone was already sitting down. We finally found a spot at the end but their were some people sitting in front of us. Kaelyn being her brave little self. Went up to the lady sitting in front of her and said
Kae "Excuse Me" Not in a way to get around, but like get out of her way she cant see
Nice lady "Hi, would you like to sit right next to me"
Kae "Yes that would be perfect for me" There was a tiny 12 inch spot. She ended up talking the ladys ear off during the whole parade. But she got what she wanted and she had a great seat. Dont worry we were right behind her.
Another thing we were able to do this time was since we went to California Adventure they have a new playhouse disney attraction with all the characters that are on in the morning! It was really nice because the kids could be loud and stand up and dance if they wanted. We didnt have to worry about keeping Enzo quiet. The show was really awesome too! Really cute!

A few days ago we finally gave in and got all of the Christmas stuff out. I dont know why I was trying to push it off. I love Christmas. I guess its just that I feel it always makes a mess getting all of the stuff out, and putting it away is exhausting, and we live in a tight space downstairs anyway. Oh well so I got it out and Im glad I did. The kids are so excited and are so interested in the story of Jesus' birth and they love talking about it. IM grateful for these memories!




I finally took their Christmas pictures yesterday. They actually turned out ok and I love the one with Kaelyn. Enzo looks exactly like his dad. Whats funny is the Jacket he is wearing Mark wore when he was Enzos age. Thats why I wanted a picture! Mark is actually doing the same face. I will have to ask Cheryl for a picture and put it on here. Its so cute!



We have been so grateful for Marks schedule lately! He has been only working from Friday night to Sunday night and having from monday-thursday off. We have been enjoying having him home and spending time with him. We still have no transfer, but we are enjoying what time we still have to be here. I love being so close to LA and the beautiful Ocean.

Twilight again

Today Mark went with me to see twilight again and I think he actually liked it! He keeps coming up to me and saying "Say it, say it out loud..." Its so cute! Im glad that he tries to understand why I like certain things and loves to make me happy!

No sleep, and a bad stomach ache

Last night a group of us from my ward decided that we just couldnt wait to see the Twilight movie, so we went to the showing at 12:10. I was lucky enough that it was Marks last night off so I could go.
IM so glad I did because...Oh my gosh it was soooo good!! I love how the actors really portray the characters! I really wanted Bella to end up with Jacob, and now after watching the movie I have totally changed my mind!! I totally loved the movie and it makes my stomach hurt knowing that I have to wait awhile for the next. I dont know why this story does it to me! I totally want to read all of the books all over again now! I had so much fun with all the girls. We laughed and cheered when Bella and Edward kissed, along with the rest of the theatre. I cant imagine what the 3 boys that were watching it thought!!!
I finally got to my bed around 4, but I couldnt sleep. I have to see it again and Mark said he would go with me! Does anyone know when the next one comes out?

Kaelyn turns 4

We cant believe we have a 4 year old. I thought I would share some fun things about our little girl!
She loves to be the center of attention! She's always happy and loves to make us smile when we are having a bad day. Shes sweet and innocent and loves to be the first one that goes into Enzos room to say "Good Morning Buddy!" She loves primary and loves to pretend that shes the primary chorister! Her favorite songs are I love to see the Temple, and I am a child of God, which she sings to her brother everytime he starts crying! Yesterday while we were at Disneyland she told Sleeping Beauty that she got her movie for her birthday. Sleeping Beauty then asked her what her favorite part was, and she answered "Ariel!" It was so cute! We are so grateful we have her in our family!!

7 year anniversary

7 years... can you believe it? To celebrate our anniversary Mark and I decided to head to Vegas for the Sema show this year since we have been business owners we were able to go. For you that dont know what the Sema show is, its a HUGE convention where vendors come to show off their new products and try to get business owners to ether sell the items in their stores, or use their machines in their business(Its all car related). Mark has always wanted to be able to go and we were happy to go this year. It actually was really neat, besides all of the walking!!!!
We stayed in vegas for 3 nights 4 days. We were so lucky to be able to leave the kids with grandma.
After we got back to Madera we decided to celebrate Kaelyns birthday since we won't be around them on the 18. We had a fun time and Kaelyn was so excited that it was all about her.
On Tuesday I took Kaelyn, her cousin Allyssa, and her friend Chaye to the movies to see High School musical 3. Im so grateful that my mom came with me because it was kind of exhausting. But the movie was pretty good. It wasnt as good as the 1st and
2nd one, but the girls had a fun time.
We finally came home later after the movies and I was ready to go home! It gets pretty exhuasting not being in your home for over a week.
Now that we are home though we still haven't felt relaxed. It seems like I have done 20 loads of laundry,and not had a good nights sleep because Enzo isnt sleeping. Grandpa Tim says its because he misses Madera. It makes me wander if it really is true... because He is such a good boy when we are up there.
We have had such a fun month, especially since Mark has had almost the whole month off. We are so excited for the holidays and are enjoying this special time we have as a family.

Halloween 08

We had a great Halloween this year. We met up with the Holbrocks,(Marks Aunt and Uncle, and cousins)around 6:30 and took the kids trick or treating around there neighborhood since its really safe. Kaelyn loved it and of course ran to each house with everyone else. I dont know if Enzo really understood it, but I think he had fun watching all the kids. We were lucky that Marks area to work wasnt to far from us so he was able to join us! Im glad that he was able to share this memory with us. When we made it home I hurried and turned on our outside light to see if we would get any trick or treaters. For some reason I was excited to hand out candy. I guess it comes with living out in the country for a while and never getting anyone because no one wants to go where the houses are so far apart. I had the light on not but 5 mins and I had kids coming up. What the crazy thing was, was that these parents who went with their kids came up to the door with their pillow cases. I couldnt believe it. They seriously would come up to the door and tell me trick or treat. It was crazy. After I got more then a few adult parents doing that, I couldnt handle it anymore and I gave one of the kids the rest of my bowl. I could not believe it. I guess I will just stick to taking the kids for now on.

A new Cosentino

This last week Holly and Nick had their baby Lily Alera and we were lucky enough to go visit since Mark had his days off at the same time. It was a quick trip but a lot of fun! We are so happy for them and Lily is so beautiful!

Happy Harvest!

Last Saturday I wanted to keep busy while Mark slept so I decided to take the kids to get pumpkins at the pumpkin patch by our house. We had so much fun and the kids loved running around and looking at all of the different pumpkins. Now that Enzo is getting older, their differences are coming out more. Kaelyn loved the little pumpkins and wanted a small pumpking, while Enzo kept running to the biggest one he could find. He kept looking at me and saying "this?" Im glad that hes still young enough where I could just grap one and he would be happy. I can only imagine how much the HUGE pumpkins would be. We ended up getting 4 pumpkins, 1 for each of our family members. While we were checking out, Kaelyn brought over another pumpkin that she liked to show me and the owner gave it to us. So now we have 5 pumpkins that we need to do something with. Im waiting for the perfect time to carve them, but Im sure their will be a post about it soon!

Seven things

Seven Things-Thanks Marnie!


7 Things I want to do before I die:

1. Go on a mission with my hunny
2. Go on a trip around the world to see all of the temples
3. Have everything paid off
4. Be Settled somewhere and know that its home!
5. be a grandma
6.
7.

7 Things I do now:

1. dishes
2. laundry
3. cook
4. Text message
5. Internet surf
6. Clean, Clean, and clean some more
7. sleep

7 Things I can not do:

1. people throwing up
2. people spitting or hacking it up(gag)
3. scary movies
4. Big Dogs. I dont care if their nice!
5. kids screaming in public, can they get any louder?
6. IM not creative, I almost always copy other ideas
7. Mice. I hate them!

7 Things that attract me to my husband:

1. Handsome!
2. Loving
3. Great dad
4. Hard worker
5. Can fix anything
6. strong testimony
7. giving


7 Things I say most often:

1. Oh my gosh!
2. Seriously?
3. Naughty mat
4. Dinners ready.....Dinners Ready.... DINNERS READY!!
5. I love you
6. Are you poopy Enzo?
7. I need to get out of this house!

7 Celebrities I admire:

1. Sarah Palin
2. Elizabeth Hasselback
3.
4. President Monson(Hes a considered a celebrity right?)
5.Faith Hill-------They seem like their good moms and I needed to fill a spa
6. Julia Roberts----
7. Bella Swan j/k

7 Favorite foods:

1. A good steak
2. Pizza
3. BBQ anything
4. cookies
5. Mexican food
6. Salad/ fresh fruit
7. Chinese



7 People that have to do this:
Sorry.....You really dont have to do it
1.Ashley
2. Jessica
3. Melanie
4. Channa
5. Kellie
6. Melissa Campbell
7. Kristi

Our fun Week

This last week we made another trip up North to celebrate my birthday and hang out with family and friends. Friday we celebrated Ashleys and my birthday and went out to lunch with our really good friend Heather. It was a blast. Later that night Mark and I hung out with Gino and Shannon and took the Hot Rods out for a nice drive and dinner. It was so much fun talking and just hanging out. Saturday for my birthday Shannon and I went to see Anna,(My beautiful sis-n-law) for a pedicure and haircut. Later that night we enjoyed hanging out after Shannon worked and went to see Lakeview Terrace. It has been so long since Mark and I have seen a movie together at the theater, and I cant believe how expensive it is now. But it was a good movie. For the next few days we visited friends and more family, and had so much fun. We were lucky that Nick had a few days off while we were in town and so it was nice hanging out with them also. Holly is due with their first baby in 3 weeks so next time we see them they will be parents. How exciting.
Since we have been home we have been really exhausted but were ready to get back to normal life. Mark will start 12 hour shifts tomorrow so its going to be an interesting week. We are so grateful for all of our friends and family members who have been so awesome to us while we have been away and while we visit, and we hope to be able to visit with our friends we werent able to hang out with this time next time we are up!

Enzo learned a new word today

A little update

It has been awhile since we updated what has been going on with our family. Some of you knew that Mark had his transfer in to try to get closer to home. We have found out this week that Mark wasnt able to get it. Which is fine. We are putting 100% on the Lord to see what is supposed to happen next. Of course we miss our family and friends, but know that for now we are supposed to be here.
Mark is going to be starting 12 hour shifts next month which is actually kind of exciting. With Marks new schedule he will be working 3 days and then having 4 days off. We have been talking a lot about fun things we will be able to do as a family, and it will also be easier to come and visit up North.
A week ago My mom and Ashley were able to come visit. We had fun shopping, going to the zoo, and watching the kids playing together. Enzo had a lot of fun playing with Isaiah and loved calling after him around the house. I wish I had taken more pictures of them!

Prop 8

Yes On 8

Six Consequences If Proposition 8 Fails

1. Children in public schools will be taught that both traditional marriage and same-sex marriage are okay.
The California Education Code already requires that health education classes instruct children about marriage. (§51890)
Therefore, if the definition of marriage is changed, children will be taught that marriage is a relation between any two adults. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs.

2. Churches will be sued if they refuse to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in their religious buildings that are open to the public. Ask whether your pastor, priest, minister, bishop, or rabbi is ready to perform such marriages in your chapels and sanctuaries.

3. Religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children only in homes with both a mother and a father. Catholic Charities in Boston has already closed its doors because of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts.

4. Religions that sponsor private schools and which provide housing for married students will be required to provide housing for same-sex couples, even if it runs counter to church doctrine, or lose tax exemptions and benefits.

5. Ministers who preach against same-sex marriages will be sued for hate speech and could be fined by the government. It has already happened in Canada, one of six countries that have legalized gay marriage.

6. It will cost you money. A change in the definition of marriage will bring a cascade of lawsuits. Even if courts eventually find in favor of a defender of traditional marriage (highly improbable given today’s activist judges), think of the money – your money, your church contributions – that will have to be spent on legal fees.

And think of all the unintended consequences that we cannot even foresee at this time. Where will it end?
It’s your children, your grandchildren, your money, and your liberties.
Lets work together to protect them.

There is a website iProtectMarriage.com
http://iprotectmarriage.com/facts/
On this website there is a link about a man who was Jailed for demanding to know when his 6 year old son was going to be taught about homosexuality (the state law says the school is to tell the parents)

I read this on Courtneys blog and I just had to post it also! It just shows how important it is that we vote!

IM really frustrated!!

We had a great weekend this last week, and since my computer has all of a sudden stopped working and wont let me post pictures I thought I would just write how much fun we had! For starters Gino and Shannon came up on Friday because it was Gino's birthdy on Sunday and they wanted to come visit! While they were here we enjoyed going out to eat, staying up really late talking, riding the scooter, reading the twilight series(I got Shannon into it and now she cant put it down ether) And just enjoyed each others company! We also were able to go to the Ventura Car show which was a blast too. Seeing Enzo's face everytime he saw a car and loved pointing it out to his dad while saying "Dada Dada" made it worth it!!

Saturday Nana Cosentino, and Anna called and asked if they could come over too so we had fun with them on Sunday an Monday doing some shopping and just enjoying their company. We are so blessed to have family come visit us when Marks schedule makes it kind of hard! Ashley and grandma Sherry are planning on coming next wed so hopefully my computer will be working so I can post some cute pictures!

Something new

Enzo surprised us today by wanting to sit on the little potty next to his sister. Of course he didnt go potty, but everytime he would sit down he would stand right up and start clapping saying yay! It was so cute! Who knows maybe he is ready, but im not going to get my hopes up.

A little behind...

After hearing so many good things about the Stephenie Meyer books I decided to start the first book of the series. Well It was so good, and now I can't wait for the movie in Dec. Im going to get the 2nd book tonight and im sure its going to consume my life yet again!

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It looks like my link isnt working. For any of you that would like to see Marks exciting night you can go to Venturacountystar.com. It doesnt have all of the details, but its pretty cool.

A crazy night

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People that know Mark know how much he loves his job. Everyday he has something new, and well he loves to drive fast. Lastnight was another reason (besides the paperwork) that he loves going to work everyday.

http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/08/no-headline---nxxfcpursuit09/

Here was Mark fun filled evening.

Citrus Ballon Festival

Friday night while waiting for Ashley and Santiago to come, we went to the Santa Paula airport for the First Hot Air Ballon Festival. It was really neat. Once it started to get dark, they aired up like 15 of the hot air ballons. They had so many different shapes and animals, and it was really neat because you got to sit right next to them as they were aired up. They also had fun music to listen to that got the kids dancing while they waited for all the ballons. Once they aired up all of the ballons they did a little light show. It made them look so neat and the kids really enjoyed it. This awesome picture was taken with Marks phone

New visitor

We were so excited to have Ashley, Santiago and Isaiah come visit last weekend. Ashley and Santiago went to six flags on Sat and asked us to watch Isaiah. We were thrilled. We havent been able to spend much time with him since we moved. He was so much fun and Kaelyn and Enzo couldnt get enough of him. Enzo made sure Isaiah followed him everywhere he went, and then in the middle of playing, Enzo would walk over to Isaiah and give him a big hug! It was fun to watch them. One time I walked into the kitchen to find both boys hiding in the cupboard. If we are able to move back, it will be fun to get the kids together more!

Santa Paulas Citrus Festival

Santa Paula is known for its oranges and Lemons. Every year they have a Citrus Parade and festival. We were able to go since Mark now works later afternoon. We had a blast! It was Enzo's first parade, and he loved it. He loved seeing the airplanes flying above, and all the loud noises. Their was an elderly woman sitting next to us on the curb. Enzo enjoyed walking over to her and pointing and saying what things where as they passed by. Our ward had a really cute float in the parade too!!!

Our Week visiting

Last Thursday Mark and I headed up to Sacramento for Nicks graduation. It was so exciting to be there, and it brought back fun memories for us. Mark was able to take 8 days off, so after the graduation we headed back to Madera after picking up the kids. During the week we hung out with all the family and had a blast. We watched old family videos, swam at Ashleys, and just hung out. We sure do miss everyone!

4th of July weekend

Our exciting holiday started on Thursday this year because that was Marks only day off and we wanted to do something special. We loaded our bikes up on our bike rack and drove to Ojai which is around 20 mins away. They have a bike trail that goes from the beach all the way into Ojai. I think if you do it all its close to 16 miles. We packed lots of goodies and water and started 2 miles from the beach. After riding for 4 miles all of a sudden I noticed my back tire was flat. We were both dissapointed because we had forgotten our spare tube and pump and we wanted to continue... Mark had made sure the tires were aired up before we left. While we were headed back a nice couple that had a pump in their bag pumped up my bike and made it possible for me to ride my bike the last mile. While the couple was helping us the lady made a comment to me that has been staying in my mind since. She said that they do this trail at least once a week and everytime they have ether stopped for a break, or stopped because something was wrong with their bike, someone has stopped to help them and she was happy to have a chance to help someone this time. Mark and I have been so blessed by others while we have been away. Whenever something has happened and we needed help, the Lord has always provided what we needed. Even if it was only a mile to our car and it really wouldn't have made a difference, Its the little reminder that we are being watched over and Im so grateful for it!


Shortly after we got home, Cheryl and Anna (Marks mom and sister) came over to celebrate the 4th with us. That night we went out to dinner to a really good tepan-yaki (sp??) place and then Friday morning Mark and Anna went wakeboarding with Uncle Roger and the family. I was really tired and I couldnt get up at 6 in the morning to go. I thought it would be way to cold. They had a blast and got back around 11 and then we went shopping for the good 4th of July sales! After being exhausted from shopping we went to Aunt Tannies for a great barbeque and had a blast watching the girls sing High School Musical songs. Then last but not least we all packed up and went to the their Pharmacy and relaxed for the firework show. They do fireworks at the Junior college in Ventura and that just happened to be right behind their store. It was amazing!!!! It was the best firework show that I think I have ever seen. We were so close. Yes dad they did scare me... and I was holding on to Cheryl the whole time. Kaelyn was scared too until I put her in the car and then she loved them. Enzo was fine being held by Grandma if we were not as close. Mark was able to stop for a few mins and then needed to head back to his area, it was a busy night for him, he hooked 2 drunk drivers. We all had a lot of fun and Im glad we were able to share it with family!

Chromeo

A few weeks ago Mark and I were watching our recorded episodes of Jimmy Kimmel and a group came on and we both loved the song. Since we saw them we haven't gotten their song "Fancy Footwork" out of our heads. If you have noticed I put 2 of their songs on our blog including my favorite "Fancy Footwork". I think everyone that likes 80s music should totally check them out. Their awesome.

A little late

For Fathers day I wanted it to be special because the kids are getting older and they can actually do something for him. I wanted him to know how much we really appreciate everything he does for us. I know how much he likes Taradies and I have never made them for him before, so I secretly got the recipe from Cheryl. Their an Italian treat that is like a breadstick and pretzel but has Anise seed in it, and it is a Cosentino favorite around the holidays. They turned out great! I made them on Saturday afternoon while Mark was sleeping and when he woke up I couldnt wait to give them to him. I know its way late but I am so grateful for him and all he does for our family.

Our week

Mark and I made a trip up North on Sunday to visit friends, and to help Gino and Shannon move into their house. Mark had to be back to work on Tuesday night, so I stayed so that I could visit, and go to family graduation parties. I had a blast and I have a post for almost every day. I had a lot of fun hanging out with Shannon and Allyssa helping getting their house in order. We miss them so much! Sorry for all the posts but I had a blast!

Wednesday

On Wednesday Heather and I met up for lunch to visit since she will be moving to Utah next Friday. I have been so blessed to of had her as a friend and I will miss seeing her when I come visit.! Who knows when she will be back in the area, and at the same time as me too. I know she will have a blast!

Thursday

On Thursday I met up with my friend Kristi. She has been a friend way back when my family moved to the other side of Fresno and I was 11. We haven't seen eachother since Halloween in 2006 and then we were both pregnant. Kristi has 2 girls and a boy who is a few months younger than Enzo, and another boy on the way due in July. I was so excited to see her. The boys played so well together and were both interested in cars and it was so cute to see them share. Everytime we get together I think of all the fun experiences we all had when I was in Middle school and at girls camp. Remember what we used to do during recess? LOL!! I scanned a picture of us from 1996 when the ym and yw went to yosemite. Our friend Lindsay is also in the picture. If you are looking at this Autumn im sorry I couldn't find any other pictures with us, they are all packed. We all had so much fun together. Now we are all growing up and all over the place and I hope we can all keep in touch and maybe someday all get together with all our kids.