We are excited because the nice warmer weather has continued this last week. We have hovered around 50 degrees for the last week and with the bright sunshine it has felt great.

Our warm weather is a reflection of this last week. All continues to go quite well for us here in northeast Nevada. Report cards came out and both boys are doing well. Nikolas especially has shown some great improvement over the last year. We are especially proud of him. Matthew proudly announced at dinner on Tuesday that he has straight A's (not bad for the 2nd day of the semester. We strongly encouraged him to keep up the great work).

Gail continues to add voice students and seems very excited about the opportunity to teach lessons. She spent time this week assisting the high school choir with an upcoming competition. There has been a different outlook at the Mierins' home since Gail found a musical outlet.

Matthew was off Saturday to a merit page powwow and reported he worked on his wood carving, pet care and horsemanship badges. He said it was great, especially getting to go to McDonald's for lunch.

Andy continue to be busy with all he is involved in. He started teaching an evening class again and so now Tuesday and Thursday evenings he is at the school. Friday night he went with his friend Brian to a Utah Jazz game. He said it was fun and enjoyed the opportunity to get out of town for the night.

Hope all is well where ever you may be.