We are staying in Utah.. for now.

So we have finally come to the decision that we will have to put off going to law school in the fall. Rich's experiments have taken a turn for the worse and it will take several months to figure out and complete his project so he can graduate. It may be possible that if Rich gets into the U's law school from the waiting list, he may still be able to start while continuing to work in the lab but that would be a hard road and we are not feeling confident that an opening will come available. We are still unsure as to what path to take post-graduation but for now, we are content to realize that we have no other option but to first complete the PhD. At least I have peace of mind that I will not have to pack as soon as I get back from vacation in July!

Tracy Aviary

Elisabeth's new PJs and Dress

Thank you Grandma Kulesus for making Elisabeth some new clothes. She loves them all!

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...