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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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Just wanted to add in here my heartfelt congratulations to Chris! I'm actually very excited to see what's in store for our state!
Cheers!
Michelle
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Kudos to you and Chris! What and exciting adventure you are embarking on. Life sure won't get boring for you guys. I am very proud for you both (kinda weird when I don't even know you, but feel like I should). Best wishes, Tambur
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Boy you sure do get a lot of comments these days Ali - I have had to scrolllllllll down to say 'CONGRATS!'
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Ali, I always love reading your stories and I love the way you tell them and illustrate them with beautiful shots. And what a great job with this one! Well done to Chris... and to you! Behind every great man...as the saying goes! Congratulations and best wishes to you both.
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Congrats!
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How amazing!! I know Ive not posted b4 but I've been reading your blog...so inspiring. I couldn't past up the opportunity to say congratulations and wish you all well in this new venture.
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I LOVE the way everyone in the USA seems to be SO proud of being a part of the country.
All the very best for the work ahead, Leanne in Australia.
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Congratulations!!! :) :) :)
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Love it!! What a great day for you and your family, wonderful. I especially love the pic of Chris standing on the steps (What a great "thumbs up" shot! LOL.
Congratulations Ali, you and your guys are such an inspiration to so many.
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Very cool! I know you're so proud of your husband!! Congratulations!!
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Congratulations - What an occasion and what fab photos, not many people will have that in their album!! - brought a tear to my eye.
You have every right to be very proud xxx
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Congratulations Ali and Chris!!
LOve the THumbs-UP!
Jenny in Maine
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Ali,
I am all choked up reading this post. I had the honor of meeting you at last years CKU-Atlanta.
I've never met Chris but I have been an advocate for children with special needs through the Department of Health of Florida. I took a trip to our capitol and saw a session of both the house & senate. It is amazing what needs to be done for our children. I'm so glad when people like Chris are elected so they can bring experience & passion to the place.
I will look forward to hearing about his efforts to bring hope to families with children that can't speak for themselves.
Hugs to the Edwards family.
Thank you!!
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What a great day for your family.
Love the picture with the thumbs up.
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Congratulations!!!!
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you all should be so proud. i wish him luck, he has a tough fight ahead of him.
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Congratulations to your whole family. This will be an adventure, to be sure! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Sue
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So awesome-it is so inspiring to see Chris fulfilling a dream and for you to share it with him. So much good can be derived from this opportunity. YEAH!!!
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What a great day for your family! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!
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That is so cool. CONGRATULATIONS, again--it's so neat to see this process from a different point of view!
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