Update..

Rich received a wait-list letter from the University of Maryland School of Law. It said he was on the "Priority" list. Then we got a call the next day saying he was accepted. Now we are reviewing our current options and hoping we hear more news from some of the other schools soon. We expect to hear something any day from Duke University but think it will be our first rejection letter. Here is a link to Rich's "Law School Status" page that he is keeping updated. We are currently making a list of "pros" and "cons", along with tuition costs, IP courses available, cost of living, etc. for each option. The decision is getting harder rather than easier!!

Easter Egg Fun

Gavin, Elisabeth and her friend Brooklyn all had a blast finding treats at the Univ. of Utah Easter Egg hunt. Logan had to go to scouts but the kids shared some of their eggs and treats to be fair. Overall, it was a very good Easter for our whole family.

Bowling Night

Elisabeth rocked the alley while the boys threw a hockey party.

Promise to keep you updated...

Ok, so the latest news is that Rich is wait-listed at George Mason University in the Washington D.C. area. This school also has a good focus on patent law and is close to downtown D.C. where there are govt. and private patent law firms. Finger's-crossed! We won't know til probably after June 15th if he gets in!

April 9th 2009 - Rich is wait-listed at the University of Richmond Law School. Waiting list responses are better than denials! We can be patient...

Waiting Game

Yes, we are still waiting. Rich has gotten in to Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire with a sizable scholarship. He's also on the waiting list for the U of U law school. Now we just need 11 more responses....

.. nail-biting...

Gavin's Explanation

In primary on Sunday, the topic was "extended families" and how we can show love for them and help them. Gavin's class was given this case study: "Grandpa has fallen and hurt himself. He can't take care of his lawn. What can you do to help?"

Gavin's explanation (paraphrased) of how to help: "We can get some kids to help hold up his legs and arms. Maybe we'll need 4 kids to go underneath to hold him up and move him. We might need some adults to help hold up his body and his arms and we'll move his legs so that he can push the lawn mower... I'll hold up his head."

I tell you that I laughed so hard, I was crying for 10 minutes. I think all of his Grandpas will get a kick out of this. :)

Logan is a cool dude! He had fun trying on Mary's snowboarding gear.

Since it was too cold outside, Elisabeth found a creative way to "roast" mini-marshmallows.

During the Christmas break, we took a trip to a live nativity at Liberty Park.
It was very cold but a great experience!