Summer's Almost Gone

I'd like to say we've been in a mad whirl of healthful outdoor activities, but to be honest I've spent the last two weeks hiding inside where there's air conditioning. It's HOT! I had another bout of heat exhaustion (I'm told it's not a heat stroke until you reach organ failure) at an SCA event two weekends ago and am once again dealing with the agony of my body trying to reset it's thermostat. I'm miserably hot during the day and freezing my butt off when the temp drops by five degrees in the evening. But I'm still alive and functioning, and perfectly thankful for that fact.
School starts on Sept 7th, and I finally got all of Jim's school shopping done. He's gotten almost three inches taller this summer, so new pants were a must. He's really excited, and isn't at all concerned about moving to a different, much larger school. I got him into the class I wanted, with the teacher who seems like the best fit for him. And his cousin Colton will be in the same class!
Kirsi's talking, climbing, and learning new things every day. She finally seems to have reached an understanding with the animals, and usually refrains from body-slamming or carrying them around by a handful of fur. My efforts to tame her hair continue to have little effect. Damn Hubbell hair pattern! ;)
Chris finally got ahold of Metal Masters, and it turns out that the opening in the Residential department was an entry level position - wouldn't pay much and he's way over-qualified. So, no job = no move just yet. Still no more bites on the house.
One beautiful niece arrived yesterday - Addison Jean Covington, who is just as gorgeous as anyone could wish! Our other niece still has awhile to bake, but will no doubt be just as wonderful as her cousin. The kids had fun helping us pack the family cradle to send to Lori. Oh, babies! How exciting! But I'm glad my sisters are having them and not me;)