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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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love the group shot with the thumbs up!LOL.Glad the day went well,and that Simon had a good time. Enjoy the new adventure!!
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i too love the thumbs up picture ... he looks so proud of himself and knew his loving and supportive wife would be there with the camera documenting it all. the way you handle the situations with simon is so incredible . . so inspiring. little over a week until we meet at Split Rock . . .i am so very anxious.
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I've been reading your blog for almost a year (and this is my first, maybe second time posting a comment)so of course there's that one way intimacy where I feel like I know you so well. And feeling that way, when I read this blog today I felt so proud of you and Chris. Not only for Chris winning the election but how you both raise Simon. I have a 7 year old and while he's not autistic, I have many memories and current experiences of not being able to take him certain places. You handle it so well by finding ways for him to participate in your world on his terms. HIS TERMS. Those should be MY word(s) of the year.
Congratulations on being great parents and great citizens. Watching how you both parent Simon leads me to think Chris will find thoughtful (in both senses of the word) solutions to political issues. I look forward to finding out how you both take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
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Wow, congratulations! We are all so proud of you and Chris (and Simon!), too!
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Ali, you are so very inspiring. Thank you for sharing such an amazing day in you life with all of us, your "groupies" LOL. No, really, thanks for this amazing gift. It is certainly very cool to see through your camera lens what this day must have been like for you and your family. So very cool indeed. And yes, so very easy to spot Representative Edwards. The thumbs up kind of gave him up, huh? You two are simply amazing and wonderful people. No wonder you found each other!
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Congrats!! Exciting times for your family. :)
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Congrats on the new job! I would have voted for Chris had I lived in Oregon. LOL!
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amazing. so happy for you :)
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Woohoo!!! How exciting for your family and what an adventure for Chris!!! Congrats again!!!
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Wow, just so amazing. May good things lie ahead for the Edwards family, and peace to Chris as he embarks on his journey!
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A new path,...an exciting new beginning for Oregon and the Edwards family!
BIG TIME CONGRATS to you guys!! What a great accomplishment and so thrilled for you all!!!
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ahhh, I can feel the exhilaration in your words. i remember that feeling well. I remember when I walked the halls of our Federal Parliament, in the non-public areas, saying hello or members and Ministers, and getting a total buzz. Politics is so cut-throat and in so many ways so impersonal, yet there is something exciting, exhilarating about being in those corridors, those offices. Enjoy the experience!!
(oh and love the OPPORTUNITY - that's my word girl!)
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congratulations edwards family!! so cool to read about. goose bumps kinda cool.
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Thumbs up to all of the Edwards family :) Congratulations and enjoy the moments.
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Wow, how exciting for you all. I know you were so proud and I'm sure Simon was proud of his Daddy. I know Chris will do a great job and wish him the best of luck in all he does while in office. Good luck to you as the Rep.'s wife. Great photos.
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Congratulations! What a proud time!
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so cool!!! awesome stuff :) So glad you and Simon could be there and part of it.
R
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Ali and Chris. As a Crown Prosecutor with the Department of Justice here in Calgary, Ab. I know how thankless a career in the public sector can be. But I also believe some of us are here to be that sometimes "angel" for without people willing to make the sacrifices that are required to work in these jobs, the system would fail. I wish you all the best and sending lots of positive vibes your way! the best you can do is yours, and if you do that every day, you will know you are successfully fulfilling a mission you have begun.
gloria
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The photos are great, specially Simon and dad
,so sweet & now they are part of the History! Congratulations to all of you!
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Hi again Ali,
I emalied you earlier about the guy spouting off all the bills. They have alot of work to do. How many committee's did Chris end up being on? I am excited for you. Woo hoo
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