Babies, babies, everywhere

It has been a joyous week here in Michigan. Two of my friends gave birth to two healthy baby boys.

Ann and Mark are now the proud parents of Nathan Alexander. Nathan was born on November 8th at 5:27pm. He weighed six pounds and 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. He had a slightly rough entrance into the world. He is absolutely adorable. I got to hold him on Thursday at the age of 2 days and he is as precious as can be. He completely looks like Ann with a few father features. I think he'll have his father's personality though. :) And besides, I helped with the middle name...yea!!! :)

Heather and Keith are now the proud parents of Camden William. Camden was born on November 9th at 2:17pm. He weighed eight pounds and 15.5 ounces and was 21 inches long. I have not seen him yet, but his pictures are absolutely gorgeous as well.

So...from September 2005 to April 2006, I have/had eight pregnant friends, six of them are boys, two are unknown. Boys, boys, everywhere! :) :)

Smoking...

I think smoking is the most disgusting habit anybody could have, and it probably is one of the most lethal habits one could have as well.

Smokers' rights advocates say outdoor bans go too far. "People should have a choice whether they want to engage in risky activities," says pipe smoker Jacob Sullum, author of For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health. (click here)

Outdoor smoking bans do NOT go too far. Yes, people have the choice whether or not they want to engage in risky activities, but that doesn't mean I want to engage in risky behaviors...y'know...the person who has to sit next to that smoker (whether it is inside or outside) or walk past that cloud of smoke going into and out of the building. Why should MY lungs suffer because of your stupidity. Just because you want lung cancer at an early age, go for it. It's one thing I can control.

Also, who wants their little kid picking up a cigarette butt at the beach and putting it in their mouth? Did you know that it takes 7 years for a cigarette butt to disintegrate in the ground? Loiterer. Not only do you infect the air we breath, but you do not keep our environment healthy as well...good job...ya make me proud.

Well...the move is official...

Well, we are officially moved downtown at work. It's good because there are so many new, fresh faces in the office and outside the office. Our walking breaks are new and exciting as well. I also get to walk over a mile more a day because of where I have to park...yeah!!! I'm still getting used to the noise, though, since I no longer have a door, and I did not have the seniority to get the awesome view of the Capitol, but at least I get more storage than those who have windows. :) Gotta look on the bright side, I suppose!