Finally updating the blog...

Have you ever had that feeling where life is just moving by in a blur? That’s how I’ve felt lately. I feel like I’ve had so much going on that I just am constantly in motion, moving from one project or assignment to the next, and never quite getting ahead. But who do I have to blame for this predicament? No one but myself...I've come to the realization that I often find things to stay busy and that I have a hard time slowing down.

As a result of the breakneck pace at which I’ve been running lately, I haven’t blogged in awhile. I can’t tell you how many times I make up my daily “to-do” list and write “blog” as one of my assignments, but it just doesn’t happen. But enough of this making excuses…here is a brief recap from a few of the highlights of the past few weeks:

Law Review Skating Party:
Members of Oregon Law Review and the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation rented out the skating rink at Skate World in Springfield. We were all encouraged to dress up, and Missi and I did our best to comply!


Wow...those cut-off jean shorts are showing a lot of skin. Yikes.

Pretty much the epitome of cool.

Have you ever tried to rollerskate with a little girl on your shoulders? Not easy.

OLSPIF Auction:
One of the most enjoyable social events of the year is the annual auction for the Oregon Law Students Special Interest Fund ("OLSPIF"). Missi and I won a few items in the silent auction and bid unsuccessfully on a couple things in the live auction. It was a great evening!



Oregon Ducks Football Clinic:
Brian Paysinger and a few of his teammates from the Oregon Ducks football team hosted a free football clinic at Sheldon High School awhile back. Drew seemed to enjoy himself and it was really cool to see these players interact with the kids.

Drew running one of the drills.


Jonathan Stewart holds a blocking pad.

Dennis Dixon throwing a pass to the kids at the clinic.

Drew with Garren Strong (L) and Dennis Dixon (R)

Drew with Brian Paysinger


Receiver Jaison Williams talks to the kids at the clinic.

Here is a short video I took of Dennis Dixon throwing a pass to Drew. Right near the end, you can barely hear D-Dix telling Drew "Nice Catch!" A few of my photos were also published on the Register-Guard's football blog by beat writer Rob Moseley. Check out the post here.

A Few Other Notes:

Baseball Has Started - Once again, Drew is playing on a team for Willamette Babe Ruth. It's a great organization, but it takes a pretty big time commitment. We're practicing four days per week (weather permitting), and Drew has been doing pretty well. He's the second-youngest player on the team, but he's got several friends playing with him and seems to be enjoying himself. I'm helping coach the team, which of course I love.

Looking for the Right Person - I'm currently serving on the Search Committee for the new Assistant Dean for Career Services. I'm thankful to be involved in this process as it is critically important for law students to have a strong career services office, but the search is taking a lot of time as I sift through resumes and coverletters, meet with other committee members, and interview candidates.

"Play that Funky Music" - Last night Missi and I attended a benefit concert by the Satin Love Orchestra at the McDonald Theatre. Satin Love is a pretty well-known cover band from the area and they rocked through renditions of "Brick House," "We are Family," and, or course, "YMCA." The proceeds went to Habitat for Humanity for Lane County and it was fun dancing the night away with a big group of friends who also attended. I'll post pics when I download them from the camera.

I Can't Believe He's Eight - Drew is turning 8 on Monday! We had his birthday party today and it was a pretty fun time. Drew and I built this big "space ship" out of appliance boxes, tarps, and Christmas lights and the kids seemed to enjoy it. Missi's step-mom Cyndy made this great Lego cake and we played some games and had a pinata. A highlight was the fact that my sister and two nephews, Trevor and Oliver, were in Oregon visiting from Alaska and so they were able to be part of the fun. Expect a full post on the party in the next few days.