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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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Wow! What a day for you, Chris and Simon and how proud you must be of this achievement (I even had goosebumps reading your post). Enjoy your time with Chris while you are there. Best wishes to you both and a big congrats to Chris...sorry I mean Representative Mr. Edwards.
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AWESOME!!!! Such an amazing opportunity for your family! For Chris!!! To make a difference!!!!!
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in the midst of the grandeur of this magnificent day, i was most touched by your loving sensitivity to Simon's unique experience of it all.
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That is the coolest! Is your man in the back corner? :O) I love his name on the wall by the doorway- what a SPECIAL day!!!
Congrats you guys!
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sounds so exciting
CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!
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So inspiring, such a big day. I love how you captured both yours & Simon's thoughts on the day! You must be so proud!
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CONGRATS!
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Congratulations to you and Chris! I admire both of your work from afar. I wanted to reccomend an artist that I love that I think you would be inspired by: Joseph Cornell. He was a nostlgist and assemblage artist. I recently found a "Joseph Cornell Box" at Barnes and Noble that is interactive. It is truly amazing! Best to you!
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Congrats!
Cherish this journey!
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A great day for you & Chris and for the state of Oregon. I live in Eugene (not Chris' district) but I know he will represent me too!
Congratulations and good luck
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I can't even imagine how you must be feeling today! Wow...amazing! So, so happy for all of you!
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WOW Ali! I feel emotional for you guys just reading about your day and looking through these pictures. All of his walking, and listening, and passion has really paid off. Congrats to you all on a well-deserved new adventure!
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Ali: So cool. Gave me goosebumps! Best of luck to you all and congrats to Simon on being such a trooper! Robin
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Congrats to the Edwards Family!!! Having come from a "political" family in New Jersey, I know he can make a difference for Oregon!!!
Loved the picture of Simon with James the Red Engine (one of my son favs as well!!
Best of luck to the 3 of you!!!!
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congrats - what an exciting time for your family!
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Ali, that is so GREAT! And what a trooper Simon was. You must be so very proud of Chris. Such an awesome reward for so much work. Congrats to you all on the beginning of a very opportunistic journey.
Dawn
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Hey A... what a day for you all - that's awesome! I bet words can't quite describe it, huh? That was my first experience with a chat room last night. Is it always that chaotic?
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So HAPPY for your family.
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huge hugs and congratulations Mr&Mrs Representative Edwards! Love the pride in your voice.
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Does all this feel real yet for you guys? Really cool! So glad Simon did well. I'd be nervous to take my kids to something like that for sure. He did GREAT!
Great documentation of the day Ali...those images will mean SO much to Simon later on in life and for his children...to see the day Grand-dad became a part of the history of our country. Very, very cool. Keeps those of us outside of Oregon posted on what all he gets involved in. What's his schedule gonna be?
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