On to the House!

The Oregon House of Representatives that is (see April 5th).
On Tuesday, May 22, the Oregon Senate finally passed SB 571-B. This bill will make most workplaces smoke-free.
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The bill had been stalled in the Senate for over 5 months and many of us worried that again the tobacco industry would win, but our legislative champions have come through putting the health of Oregon's citizens first. Now we are on the road to victory!

The bill has been amended, delaying when it will go into effect (January 2009) and exempting existing cigar bars and Portland Meadows. However, the overall spirit of the bill is intact and the legislation protects the vast majority of workers still exposed to secondhand smoke and its dangers. And that is good news.

Now it's on to the House!
We will definitely need your help urging Representatives to vote yes!
Please send an important message to your Representative. Tell them to move this bill quickly and to vote yes on SB 571-B.

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Thank you!!

Relaxing

We have finally found a weekend to just kick back and relax. That's right - even with a baby we've found the time. Janet found some time for some much needed yard work on Saturday and today is a rainy Sunday in Portland, OR. What a better day to snuggle and stay at home. Though it did put a minor kinks for a quick trip to the Milwaukie Farmer's Market, there's always next weekend. Though I've heard that Brad has a school project that will require the assistance of an artist...hmmm craft time for Janet?

Three Months!

We can hardly believe this much time has passed. We are enjoying each other more every day as every day brings something new. View pictures taken during Ellie's third month of life.

Mother's Day

My first Mother's Day. Wow, is about all I can say. I almost thought I would never become a mom, and here I am with a beautiful baby girl. I thank the angels every day for blessing me with such an incredible gift. I am so lucky. Happy Mother's Day. Love, Janet

Catch up

Whew...what a busy few weeks. Lots of birthdays being celebrated. Janet had another birthday on the 24th of April, we went to Uncle Moustache's party on the 21st, and we're heading back to Hermiston this weekend to visit and celebrate Great Grandpa Willie's Birthday. No albums posted this week, we'll have to get that done next week when Ellie turns *gulp* 3 months old. We can't believe how big she is getting. We went to visit her new friend Aly this week who is one week old - the difference in size is unbelievable. Again, look for pictures next week. Cheers!