The Christmas Spirit

The Christmas Spirit

Snow

The view outside Adler's window

I am already looking forward to warm weather again.

Smoking Ban in Edmond

My Mom, Lana, and niece Lauren were on TV last night! Here is the link to the video.

A new ordinance will ban smoking within 50 feet of a city park playground or within the fenced portion of city athletic complexes in Edmond.

Parents are excited about the new ordinance because they don't want their children playing with cigarette butts littering the ground.

By Colleen Chen, NEWS 9


EDMOND, Oklahoma -- Cigarette butts are currently a common sight around playgrounds and parks in Edmond, but leaders are hoping a newly passed ordinance will change that.
Edmond city council members passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking within 50 feet of a city park playground or within the fenced portion of city athletic complexes.
"This is going to provide for a healthier and cleaner environment for our city's children," said Edmond Parks Director Jim Bowlin.

'No Smoking' signs are being paid for by grant money and park employees will start installing them as soon as possible.

The ordinance goes into effect in 30 days. Violating the ordinance is a misdemeanor and the fine can go up to $200.

See a full list of city parks and recreational areas.

Lana Hale is thrilled that council members approved the ordinance.

"I have a two year old granddaughter who loves to play at the park, but when she sees cigarette butts at the playground she is instantly attracted to them. That's the last thing I want. Hopefully, this will change the litter around our parks," Hale said.

The ordinance does not apply to Kickingbird Golf Course.

Mommy's Helper

Adler loves to help me put groceries away. Here he was in charge of putting away the jello. He is now able to open the fridge on his own. The other day he got into the whipped cream and got it all over his pants and the floor just as we were walking out the door.

Here comes Santa Clause...

We were invited to join our friends to go caroling on Sunday. Dave couldn't make it so Santa took his place. We had a lot of fun! Here are some pictures of us visiting the R Family. One of the things I love the most about living in New England are our friends.

We have wonderful friends.

Blake

Adler's new friend has entered the world!

Welcome Blake!

A new spin on the Nativity

Today my sister Stephanie sent me this email. I thought it was too funny and cute so I am sharing it with you!


Today I was putting some Christmas decorations out and the girls were desperate to play with my very nice nativity set. To distract them I pulled out their own Little People nativity set that I bought them after Christmas last year. The girls have been having a great time playing with it. After playing with the set for a while Haley comes up to me with the baby Jesus in hand and says,"Mommy, I'm not going to call him baby Jesus anymore. I'm going to call him baby Adler."

I love my niece's!