Umm, I made it.

I am now officially done with my first year of law school. Crazy! Now starts the write-on competition for the law journals, so I am not completely done yet. Maybe now I can return to reality for a bit, re-introduce myself to my kids, show them that I am not the scary man with a book attached to his nose.

not another apology post

It has been awhile since my last post. I've been busy. School this semester has been more of a challenger than last semester. It may be because of the extra class, it may be the subjects, it may be the professors; I'm not quite sure, but it has been time consuming. After this week, I'll feel pretty relieved as our last paper for writing class is due on Monday. This week I haven't been able to keep ahead as usual because I have spent so much time on my paper. Last weekend I spent all Saturday and Sunday working on it, and every night since, until about midnight. It is not that the assignment is long, or hard, it is just that we are required to be very concise. Every word counts and every word has a specific meaning; a thesaurus only goes so far.

For those of you out there that don't know, I received the Internship that I wanted, but I am not sure where exactly they will be placing me. I will be in Scottsdale, AZ for 3 weeks, but the rest of the time could be anywhere from Harrisburg to London. Hopefully I will find out soon.

Pictures

Here are some pictures. My brother David was down in Emmitsburg, MD for a couple of weeks for some hazmat training at the Fire Academy and we were able to spend some time together and even make it to Gettysburg for a day.


Uncle David reading!

Jackie trying on her Dad's glasses.

David and I at the Irish Brigade Monument in Gettysburg.


David at the Firefighters monument at Gettysburg. He is saying 'hurry up, my hands are freezing!' - It was one cold, windy day at Gettysburg. David and I would run out take a picture and then hurry back into the car with Nicole and the kids.

Back in Session

I've been back in school now for about two weeks. Everything is going well so far. It took a little bit to get back into the frame of mind after the long break. This semester I am taking Constitutional Law, Property, Contracts, Criminal Procedure, and Legal Writing. I am enjoying all of my professors so far. Take a look at their profiles: Odom, Feldman, Keller and Place. My Legal Writing professor is the same as last semester, Chong.

Winter Wonderland

I am currently in Durango, CO. I got to talking to my old IT guy, Dean, at my old job and he needed a bit of help and before I knew what was happening I was on a plane to Albuquerque. The drive to Durango was beautiful, how quick you forget just how awesome the mountains and open spaces are out west. It will be a quick trip, I am heading back on Saturday. Then I will have one day to finish up any last minute reading and assignments for the start of the next semester on Monday. Tomorrow Mom and Dad are meeting me in Durango to spend some time, it just worked out with Dad's schedule, so I am excited about seeing them again.

Christmas Presents

Here is the kids' haul for the season.

A little late, but for equal opportunities sake...

Merry Christmas

Here is a quick year in review in pictures for everybody.

Elijah, as a donkey, signing "Away in a Manger"

go here if it doesn't work: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4909764473833287649&hl=en

Crunch Time

The end of the semester is getting near. The final paper for my writing class was turned in on Monday. Finals are coming up fast. The first one is a week from tomorrow.
Criminal Law - December 12, 9am
Torts - December 14, 9am
Civil Procedure - December 18, 9am

For all those prayer warriors out there (and any others down with divine communication) please feel free to offer up a bit of supplication for me during those times, I certainly will not object.

Tonight we went to the Christmas program for Elijah's preschool. It was a full house, standing room only. Maybe after finals are complete I will try to post the video I took of our boy singing for the world to see.

Take care everybody.