We have survived another week and there were no disasters or crises. After a sewer backup, the van catching fire and the invasion of earwigs and spiders we are glad to have a break.

Nikolas spent the week with his grandparents in Idaho and he reports he had a good time swimming, playing with cousins and going camping with his grandpa and uncle. The big news is he got a haircut and after much resistance gave in and allowed it to happen. Matthew enjoyed having the house to himself, but half way through the week admitted he missed Nikolas. Andy, Gail and Matthew used Monday the holiday to work around the house and got much done. We did enjoy this year's fireworks but it did not come close to the show for Old Home Days in Northfield when the fireworks went off in the park behind our house.

Andy and Gail continued their normal routine of work. Andy's homicide trial has settled so he is a bit more relaxed. He has some trials coming up in September and October that he can start worrying about. Gail is continuing with her cleaning and looking forward to her NH trip coming up. Not much else to report.

We hope all is well.