This was a quiet week at the Mierins household, mostly because we were down one child and kept ourselves quite busy. Nikolas enjoyed the week up in Idaho visiting with his grandparents and playing with his cousins. He got to go to the pool, eat at McDonald's and watch TV. When we would try to speak with him during the week we could get no response as he was trying to watch his shows. Matthew enjoyed the first day Nikolas was gone, but by day two missed his brother and was looking forward to his return. All reports were that he did indeed have a good time.

Matthew had summer school this week and after a rough start the first day he seems to be settling in quite well. Gail and Andy continue to be busy. Gail has gotten involved in the production of a musical to be performed in the fall. She has rehearsal two nights a week and other than the subject matter is glad to be able to use the talents she has been blessed with. She had a busy week work wise. She has her accounts set up so she essentially works every other week. She enjoys the time that gives her to do things with the boys.

Andy has been busy as always. Between church and work he keeps himself fairly busy. This last week was a bit quieter than normal. He is looking forward to teaching in the fall at the local community college. He will be teaching a course on introduction to American government.

That about sums up our week. We hope you are all well.