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I am now officially Mrs. Representative Chris Edwards. What a day! We were up super early to make it here for the morning session. Simon kept his jammies on in the car and we dressed him once we got to the parking lot. He was not too sure about the whole thing. Excited that we were going to Daddy's office, but not excited once he saw all the people around. Once again, the video ipod came in very handy. A nice way for him to "chill" and experience something that is more normal for him.
During the morning session Chris was sworn in with the other Representatives. We got to sit along the side. Simon fell asleep on my lap before it began (which was a good thing), and I ended up laying him down on the floor in front of my chair. He was much happier down there.
The second session was the swearing in of the Governer. Lots of pomp and circumstance, but inspiring - especially his use of the word opportunity. We had the opportunity to sit with Chris on the floor this part. I took Simon out there long enough to snap a couple shots of him at Chris' desk and then decided that the side area was probably a better location for us - unpredictable behaviors are much easier to deal with from the side than when you are sitting right in front of the Governor, all the state-wide elected officials, past Governors, and current legislators. Again, the ipod is our saving grace.
After that session Simon headed back to Eugene with Grandma and Grandpa. I am hanging out here with Chris - enjoying checking out the capitol, chatting with people, and generally feeling excited about state government. It is amazing to think of the history of this place and all the people that have come before. So cool.
And can you spot Representative Edwards in this photo?
A good day. A long day. A proud day. A very proud day.
And now it is time to get to work.
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What a wonderful day for the Edwards family! So exciting! It's wonderful that even in the midst of so much going on you documented it so well. Congrats again to all of you!
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Hey Ali
What a wonderful day for the three of you. Congratulations on this new journey you and your family are about to take. I am proud to be an Oregonian with Chris in the house.
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AWESOME photos of this BIG event! Congratulations to you, Chris, and your entire family! (PS: My fav is that last one with the thumbs up -- great catch!)
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Congratulations on your appointment Mr & Mrs Representative, what an exciting time for you all.
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So excited for you and your family. Love the thumbs up from Chris! Congratulations and success for the legislative session to come!
Julie in Tampa
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Congratulations again! So excited to see what's to come in our great state. Keep up the good work!
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So cool! This is going to be an amazing journey for all of you. :)
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Oh what a cool post. Congrats to Chris! I'm so happy for you guys. And Simon looks like such a handsome little guy in his suit coat! I love that.
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woo hoo!!!! how exciting!!! Congratulations Chris!!!! wow!
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I looked for Chris on the news tonight, so exciting for you and Chris. I am sure he will do great things for us Oregonians!
Congrats
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What a proud moment for the Edwards'. I can only imagine how you felt. Congratulations! I know he will do a wonderful job.
My prayers are with you, Mr and Mrs Representative.
Again, thank you for sharing these intimate moments of your family with us. It makes me feel very special.
Anilu.
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Congratulations! Enjoy the ride.
Sandi
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Congratulations! What an awesome day.
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Love the pics especially the one of the 2 of you, you can see the love you share for one another in all the pics you have as a couple. So glad Simon did well.Enjoy your time together.Congrats Chris!!
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Thank you for taking time for posting the pics and your thoughts on your busy day! Congratulations to you all! How proud you must be! I am sure Chris will do a great job in his NEW job! :) Great pic of the two of you!
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So happy for You and Your lovely Family!
Great Day!
Congratulations!
Cathernie
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Thank you for sharing this with us! I can feel the pride that the 3 of you have for this wonderful opportunity. Good luck to Mr. Edwards!
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What a wonderful and proud day for your family. Congratulations!! I don't know you or your husband and I don't live in your state but I can just tell that he will be the kind of politician that will do good things. Give him our best wishes.
kim
st augustine, florida
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Heartfelt congratulations from me and my family. What a momentous day!! I love the shot of him standing in the chamber amongst all the other representatives. You must be so proud, and rightly so.
Enjoy the day, and congratulations again!!
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the statesman journal had a two page spread on sunday of the events that would take place and a diagram of seats...saw Chris's seat. Good luck to your family, it is such an exciting time. Did you stop at the scrap stores in town? Enjoy this time.
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