Dog days of summer

Seriously, the most exciting events since the closing ceremonies of cousin camp have involved turning in papers and writing still-more papers. I pledged to myself that I would try to post twice a week...so here I am, posting. It's been HOT here for the past three weeks, like 100 degrees-plus with little or no relief. I attend class in the morning, cruise over to the Library at NNU to do my homework until 12:30or 1:00. Then I b-line it to the gym to train fitness clients. Meanwhile, Lisa has been writing her "proposal" for her doc program, which is really just a fancy phrase for "the beginning of her disertation." Things will let up following next week and we'll rest easy and have some more fun at the beginning of August; then (I can't believe I'm already saying this) it's back-to-school.

Last weekend the "Mishler-ettes" dropped by for a quick visit. I mention this simply as an excuse to gratuitously drop in a pic for Kev. They lodged at casa-Kinnaman and, of course entertained the kids with gusto. In the event that you, the reader are unaware; Holly, on the right side of the car-seat texts Kevin daily. I'm not sure if we can technically call it "dating," or not. The girl on the left side is Abby's new best-friend Becca, who also happens to be Holly's identical twin sister.

The kids remain busy; we're never bored. Abby continues to find mischief, Will is concentrating on sports, and Ryan is reading everything in sight; he sure is growing...lost a top tooth just in time to really complicate his corn-on-the-cob consumption. Summer is fun because we have access to that beautiful pool ans the kids have so much fun playing outside when it's bearable.

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