A quick post to let my blog followers know how proud I am of Audrey.  She not only made the Honor Roll for second semester, but also made the Principal’s List!  That’s right, straight “A’s” ALL YEAR LONG!  Way to go Audrey.  You are Awesome!

What is greater than turning 5 you ask?  Having two parties of course!  Turning 5 in the Coria family means having your first “friend party”.  Carson had the guest list planned a few months ahead of time.  We decided it would be fun to have a water party since May 30th in Chandler is usually H-O-T!  This year we lucked out and it was a perfect day for a water party.  The boys had fun eating cupcakes and ice cream, opening presents, and playing outside.  Audrey was a great game master as usual.  She planned and set up the games, showed the boys how to play and kept things very organized.  They played water shooters, water balloons, slip-n-slide, water ball in the target and goofed off in the pools.  We of course, cannot forget the pinata.  A great time was had by all!

Since Carson’s Birthday fell on a Sunday this year, we had his friend party the Thursday before.  On Sunday we had is “second” party with family.  Grandparents, Aunt, Uncles, and cousins came for cake and ice cream to celebrate Carson’s big day.

Thank you to  everyone who helped make Carson’s birthday special this year.  He is very excited to be 5!

Happy June!  Although the calendar says it is not officially summer, I beg to differ.  Temps here in AZ are hovering 100 degrees, the kids have 2 days of school left, and we have already been swimming a few times, so I declare it is summertime!  I have a goal to put up a post a day in June… we’ll see how far I get with that, but I will start the month off with pictures of Sophia’s first haircut which actually took place on May 29th.

Lori has been cutting my hair and some of my family members hair since I was 14 years old.  We LOVE Lori.  We have followed her from Salon to Salon throughout her career and she rarely disappoints (You can ask me about my perm in college someday).  Lori has given all of my children their first haircuts, so there was no question as to who would do the honors for Sophia.

As you can see, she sat still and was a great client!  Way to go Sophia!  Here’s to many more haircuts with Lori! 

May 30th 2005 was a wonderful day.  Our son was born (a week late thank you very much)!  We were so excited to welcome a son and brother to our family.  He has brought us so much joy these last 5 years and we look forward to all the happiness he will continue to bring our family as he grows.  We love you Car-boy!

It’s been way too long since I have posted the Coria family comings and goings.  Marc has been on my case so here is a quick recap…

1.  Carson singing his heart out at his Apples to Zebras program a few months ago, then him with his buddies. Mmmmmmmm,  OREO’S!

Yes, he showed that much intensity during all of his songs.

2.  Marc and I were directors for a play at our Stake Youth Conference Play in a Day.  Jungle Book all the way Baby!  I can’t believe that we didn’t have anyone take a picture of us in our beautiful shirts Lucinda made. 

We had a great group of kids and a great group of leaders that put a lot of work in to make our play a success.

3.  Sophia being naughy and playing in the muddy sandbox after several days of rain.  If you look close enough you will see mud splattered all over her.

4.  Playtime at the park.

5.  The Beach in Sunny Southern California!  This was supposed to be our opportunity for the perfect family picture.  Marc had recently got his braces off and we had not had a picture taken since Sophia was 2 months old.  I had planned, prepared, shopped, etc. in preperation for this picture.  Wouldn’t you  know it, Carson was taken down by a wave before we had a chance to take the shot.  Oh well, wasn’t as bad as what was to come (see number 8).  The weather was gorgeous (this is California we are talking about), and the beach, beautiful as always… one of my favorite places. 

6. Disneyland & California Adventure!!!  We were able to have a wonderful vacation with Marc’s family celbrating his mom’s birthday.  It was absolutely wonderful!  We all can’t wait to go back again. 

7.  Visiting with our friends the Hird family.  We were so happy to see our friends and their new beautiful home in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.  We miss you guys!

8.  New transmission for our van.  I will not post a picture of this because I am still bitter and still paying it off.  I was without a vehicle over spring break for more than a week.  Let’s never speak of this again.

9.  More park time with friends.

10. Easter time!! We dyed eggs, had an egg hunt with cousins, and of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny!  (Carson had to dye all of his eggs blue because you know as he says:  “blue is my whole life”).

11.  More park.  What can I say, Springtime in AZ is fantastic!

12.  Uncle Ryan’s 30th Birthday Party.  There was plenty of talent shared (if that’s what you call it).

13.  Kite Flying.  We had a crazy windy evening a few weeks ago.  We thought it was the perfect excuse to dust off our kites.

14.  Our Stake Fair.  Complete with booth games and snow cone stained faces.

15.  Mother’s Day

So in summary, I guess that was not a “quick” recap, but it is done now nonetheless.