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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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VERY Cool photos and VERY Cool to see someone so dedicated to people and change and good things making it up in politics! How exciting to watch this from the safety of your blog! Thankyou for sharing that part of your lives with the rest of us.
And yes, I see Rep Edwards, looks like a scrapbookers husband to me! :)
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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Representative! ;) Love the photos and how they captured your day! The last one with the thumbs up is too perfect! ;)
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how very exciting...now the work begins...
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congratulations to you both
anna x
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Congratulations! Glad to hear Simon did so well.
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Congrats Chris & Ali! It's so awesome to see someone following & living the american dream and making a difference in their state. I'm sure Chris will do an amazing job...keep us posted on everything!
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Oh Ali, how amazing for you & your family. Your pride must be overflowing. What a dream to come true! But, I know for him (and all of the people that he represents), the dream will really come true in the coming years, as he is able to make a difference in your state.
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Very cool, Ali. Congrats to you all.
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Very cool - Congratulations!!
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Congrats on this huge event! His desk is so cool! So very happy for you!
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Looks like it was an awesome day, and it looks like Simon enjoyed it (and behaved well) too!
Congrats, Mrs. Rep. Edwards!!
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I'm so excited for all of you! It looks like a great day!
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That so rocks. I'm all teared up for you guys. It is so amazing!
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Amazing! I feel like a proud mama :)
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Ok, totally crying here. SOOOOOO HAPPY for you and your family. Wow! What a year 2007 is going to be:)
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What a wonderful day for your family. Congrast again
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if you are still reading:
this is totally, TOTALLY cool.
so proud of you guys!!!!!
:)
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How cool is that?! Congrats to you all!
Can't wait to hear about all the "changes" Chris is able to make while in politics!
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YIppEEE for politics!!!
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this is so amazingly cool for you, your family, and the state of OR - WTG! (i love the thumbs up - PERFECT!)
what an adventure you guys are in for...i'm sure chris will make us all very proud! (it's so funny, it's like we all feel, 'he's our guy, too!" LOL - but i think you kwim!?!
xoxo,d
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