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.
We think it's been pretty amazing too Christine. It has been a much different experience than when Simon was an infant - for probably a million different little reasons ;).
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All the pictures are great Ali, but I especially LOVE the last one of Chris and Anna! PRICELESS!!:)
Congratulations to Chris.
Thanks for sharing such a precious/important moment of your lives with us. :)
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Congrats!
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Congratulations to Senator Edwards and your wonderful family. I love the pictures. Big fan of your of course. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
Anna
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Congrats to you and your family!
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Congratulations! Beautiful photos of a beautiful family and moment :)
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Congratulations ~ Such a sweet family. I love the way you are all connected by your hands in different ways in the family photo ~ CC
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Congratulations!!!! That must be so exciting!
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Wow how wonderful and exciting! Congratulations!!
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That last pic makes me think of the one of JFK working at his desk and little John Jr crawling around....what an amazing day for your family. White House next?! x
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wow! wow! wow! congratulations to senator edwards! and to that beautiful "little family of yours..." what a precious day for all of you.
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Awesome stuff guys!
Well done on all your pulling together to make this wonderful achievement a reality!
Here's to the times to come!!
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YOu should be proud, you have a beautiful family and successful hubby! That last photo of Anna & Chris is AMAZING!!! she's a special baby for sure! tara
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CONGRATULATIONS to Chris, such a GREAT achievement!!
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Congratulations, what an awesome day for you all of you.
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Congratulations Ali, you must be so proud. The last photo brought a tear to my eye - it's just wonderful and one that your Great Grandchildren, and beyond, will be very very proud of too, I should imagine. Congratulations to you all.
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Congratulations, and great pictures of the event!
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Congrats to your family. So exciting for you.
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Congratulations to Chris! Such cute pictures, and I love, love, love your jacket!
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CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for sharing this wonderful milestone!
All the BEST to you and your family!
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Congratulations to Chris. A well-deserved position, I'm sure. It's been wonderful to follow him as he realizes his dreams. Love the photo of Simon walking into the capitol building.
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Congratulations!!!! This is wonderful for Chris and your family!!!
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That's great! congratulations!!!
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Congrats. How very exciting!!!
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What a special day for your family. Congratulations!
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