Yesterday We...
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.
Simon walking in to the Capitol building in Salem.
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.
Simon was most excited about the cake of course.
Loving this little family of ours and I am so proud of Chris.
And one of my favorites that will be enlarged and framed.
For those of you interested in picking up one of the September Cocoa Daisy kits they are now available here. See my examples using the kit here.
Congratulations! And thank you so much for explaining to us who are not from the States. I've wondered how things work over where you are :)
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Congratulations, Chris and family! I love that last picture, too! Your children are so fortunate to have their young lives documented so well.
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So happy for you..Congratulations to all of you...I wish you and your family the best..
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How exciting for Chris and your family. That photo of Anna and Daddy needs to be framed and put in his office! How sweet!!
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Congratulations to all of you! Thanks for sharing such an important day in your life. And how exciting to have these pictures ~one day your children will treasure them more than words can tell!
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Ali,
Congratulations to you and Chris. People like the two of you, and your beautiful children are one of the reasons we can live in a great country. It is not perfect, but it is still great. A strong sense of community and the responsiblity we as the community hold, is what makes it work. Thank you for being part of the solution, and your dedication as a family.
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That last photo of Chris and Anna is absolutely beautiful. What a fantastic moment you captured!
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Congratulations to you all! What an exciting day for you and your husband. You can be really proud. Love the photos. Thank you for sharing this!
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so wonderful. i just LOVE that last photo. congrats to Chris. can't wait to see what the future holds for him.....
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Congratulations to Chris and the rest of your family!
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Congratulations to you and your family! So exciting for you guys!!! =)
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How exciting!!! It's good to know that there are good people in charge of our state!! Yay!!!
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Oh...that last picture brought tears to my eyes. Congrats!
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that is so exciting! i adore your jacket ... and that last picture is priceless.
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Congratulations!!
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Congratulations! Do you ever look like your mom! That last picture is priceless.
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I love the Edwards family! So happy for you all!
xo
-A
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Congrats to you and your lovely family. A senator and an artist. Dinner conversation must be fascinating. So very happy for everyone! Who knows, Somon may be your next senator of the family.
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Many congratulations and blessings to the Senator Edwards family! What an exciting time for all of you. Love that family picture, too, with Anna touching Simon's head--so cute!
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Love that last shot, Ali - it's very Kennedy-esque. Congrats Chris!
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WOW! What a special day...congratulations to Chris! As with everyone else, I have two favorite pictures - the family pic (Anna & Simon so cute!) and Chris & Anna's private moment! Again, congrats!! MargieH in Chicago xo
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you look so "first lady" in your gorgeous jacket! i especially love the shot of anna touching her brother "lovingly" on the head, or the first shot while Chris is being sworn in.
and i agree that the last one should be blown up for Dad's new office!
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It's been such a pleasure over the past few years to watch him follow his dreams through your eyes! What a marvelous wonderful life!
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Congratulations, Senator Edwards - and family!! What wonderful pictures of this extremely important time in your lives. Remember when Chris was first elected and I predicted you'd be in the White House someday?!! You are on the way, I think. Seriously - such an important job that Chris is working at and I know the commitment it takes from the whole family. It seems to me that the grey is creeping in to the Senator's hair - it's distinguishing :)) God bless!
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Very Exciting -- what a privilege to serve. That photo of your husband and daughter would make anyone smile It is fantastic.
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