Yesterday We...

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Yesterday we went to the Oregon State Capitol for Chris' swearing-in ceremony as a State Senator.

Chris was appointed to fill this seat by the local County Commissioners after Senator Vicki Walker was appointed to chair the Parole Board. It's been busy and exciting around here as he went through the process of seeking this appointment.

For those of you outside the US, this is the elected body that makes laws and sets budgets in our state (Oregon). We also have a National Congress that meets in Washington DC. They make laws for the entire United States. Each state has their own branches of government that mirror the set up at the national level.

Chris moved from the House of Representatives here in Oregon where there were 60 members to the Senate where there are 30. Chris represents somewhere around 115,000 people.

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Simon walking in to the Capitol building in Salem.

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Governor Kulongoski presided over the swearing in (he's the same Governor I have written about before) and both Chris' and my Mom were able to attend.

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Simon was most excited about the cake of course. 

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Loving this little family of ours and I am so proud of Chris.

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And one of my favorites that will be enlarged and framed.

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  1. Zandra says…
    09/03/2009

    That is so awesome. Congratulations to your family!

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  2. leslie lightfoot says…
    09/03/2009

    Congrats to Chris, that is wonderful!

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  3. melly~ says…
    09/03/2009

    it's been a while since i've visited here. simon has grown so much!
    congrats to your beautiful little family, ali.

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  4. Kris Van Allen says…
    09/03/2009

    You should be proud! Congratulations, Chris. I love the family shot with Anna touching her big brother!

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  5. nicole beltane says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations Chris. And how adorable is that last photo so sweet.

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  6. D says…
    09/03/2009

    Congrats!

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  7. dana says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations to Chris and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the last photo! That one is a must for Daddy's office too!

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  8. LorieW says…
    09/03/2009

    How wonderful for all of you. The pictures are great.

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  9. Avital says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations! What a wonderful opportunity to be the change. I love how all the family were in it together!

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  10. Danielle Taylor says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations to your family!!!! I love the family photo where Ana is touching Simon's head - so precious!

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  11. Nicky from Canada says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations to you all!!! You must be so proud of Chris and that wonderful little family of yours!!
    Cheers

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  12. Jana says…
    09/03/2009

    What an amazing capture in photos & memories! Congratulations to Chris & your family! Looking forward to voting for Chris when he runs for governor sometime in the future ;) Yay!

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  13. Molly Irwin says…
    09/03/2009

    So exciting. Congratulations to Chris and to you. These things are always accomplished together.

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  14. Lesley AKA hungryheffy says…
    09/03/2009

    congrats to Chris, and what a beautiful family photo. i love that you always manage to capture the interaction between Simon and Anna, what a great pair!

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  15. Jackie says…
    09/03/2009

    You must be so proud, wow. You guys are just a great family. :-) Love to read your stories and watch Simon & she is soooo precious!

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  16. Katie says…
    09/03/2009

    Congrats to Chris and your family, and cheers for capturing some of those awesome moments from the day!

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  17. Esther says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations!! I love the last photo, and that little hand from Anna on Simon's head. The way she looks down at him, so sweet!

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  18. Jenell says…
    09/03/2009

    I feel like I know Chris, too, through your sharing of your blog with us and I'm proud of him, too. Congrats to the entire family, especially you, Chris. You'll be a great Senator!

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  19. Cassie says…
    09/03/2009

    Ali, once again congrats to Senator Edwards and your family. I'm sure you are very proud. I could tell Simon was having fun too.
    Chris will be a great asset to the Senate and the citizens of Oregon.

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  20. Petra from the Netherlands says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations! And I LOVE that last picture!

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  21. heather mc says…
    09/03/2009

    Wow...great moment for your husband/family.
    be well

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  22. Aubrey says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations to all of you! So wonderful and so memorable. Aren't pictures great? :)

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  23. julie says…
    09/03/2009

    Congratulations Senator (and family). A life of public service is not an easy one. It says a lot about Chris that he recieved this appointment.

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  24. Jessica Larsen says…
    09/03/2009

    What a great accomplishment for your husband! You must be very proud, I'm sure that job will not be an easy one. Congratulations to your husband and family!

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  25. Jill says…
    09/03/2009

    very cool - congratulations!

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