All continues to go well in the Mierins household. During family council last week it was decided our cat's new name is "Salem". The discussion was long and after several suggestions, this is what was settled upon. Our new addition is showing more and more personality and likes to bring toys to you so you can play with him. We are glad to have him.

As summer is quickly coming to an end the boys are not anxious to get back to school. Matthew finished summer school this week. He now has 4 weeks until starting 6th grade. He is looking forward to visits with his Grandma in NH and Grandparents in Idaho. Nikolas had an exciting week. Tuesday was pack meeting and he was awarding 6 belt loops. We are certainly proud of him.

Gail and Andy continue to stay busy with work. Andy was off to Las Vegas Thursday for some Bar Association meetings. He reported the meeting was great, just very hot. He was glad to get back to the northern part of the state. While it has been in the upper 90's where we are, he said it was about 108 degrees in Las Vegas. Gail has continued to hang pictures and the house is coming together.

We hope all is well wherever you are. Until next week.