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 to Senator Edwards and your whole family!
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Congrats!
and that last picture is so sweet. :)
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congratulations, Ali and Chris! So cool to see you guys as you go on this journey. Love how the photos captured the day.
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WOW what a great excitting change in your lives! congrats to you and your family Ali !! i love the last photo of Chris and Anna !! best wishes from CANADA !!
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Congratulations Senator Edwards and family! What an exciting time for your family. I know the people in your district have to be pleased to have you (and your family) as their voice in the state senate.
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Congrats to Chris. You look amazing in your jacket. Really graceful and lovely. Where did you get that?
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Congratulations.
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Congrats! I wish your husband Chris good luck in his work for the people in your state.
Thank you for explaining the terms for viewers outside the US. And thanks for sharing this special moment with us!
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Chris will be a fabulous Senator!!!! Congratulations to all of you.
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Congratulations Chris!
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Congrats! The pic of Chris and Anna is the best!!!
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I think I would be bursting with pride and excitement! Well done Chris. I don't suppose you are feeling any pressure with representing 115,000 people **gulp** :-). You will do an awesome job, I'm sure. Special photos on a special day.
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Congratulations, Ali. You must be so proud. The pictures are beutiful. Thanks for sharing.
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Congratulations! Simon looks like his Grandma Edwards!
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Ali,
That is so amazingly exciting! Congratulations to you and your family. Thank you for sharing all the great photos too. I wish Chris all the best in his new office.
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I'm SO overjoyed with happiness for you and Chris and your sweet family. And I know you do not know me - but like many others - I feel like I just know you -- and I'm truly happy for you. I think this is just amazing... thank you for sharing your journey with all of us... it's most exciting, inspirational and special! ~ kim
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Wow, congrats! This is so exciting for you all!
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Congratulations to Chris and to you. It takes a lot of time and effort on both parts to make something like this happen. That last photo...boy, it actually brought a tear to my eye. So much love in that photo
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Congratulations to you all! I just retired from the MD Senate as a Legislative Aide and I'm always happy to hear of someone who is willing to serve and help give politicians a good name again.
I too love the hand on the hair picture. Is Anna a hair puller -yet?
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That is awesome. Congrats to Chris & to your whole family
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That is so cool. Congratulations to Chris, and I think the picture with Anna on the desk is priceless.
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend.
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Congrats to Chris! We are lucky to have him!
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Ohhh my God !!
I love Anna, she`s so sweet !
Congrutalations for you lovely family !
God Bless you !!!
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Oh my gosh! How very exciting. Congratulations to your husband Chris and to all of your family. You must be so very proud of your husband.
I *love* all of the photos. My favorites are of the family portrait and the one with your beautiful baby girl abd her daddy. TFS.
Mary from NH
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Congratulations Edwards family! How exciting!
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