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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 an amazing time and an amazing adventure for all of you! Congrats!
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OH Ali... thanks for sharing this with us... I'm so excited for you guys! Makes me want to move back to the west with great leaders like that!
Love the thumbs up ... you've trained him well... you can tell he's the husband of a scrapper! lol
take care!
Kim FAucher
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Congratulations Rep. Edwards family! OPPORTUNITY is a really great word and so is PEACE. They go together so well. Thanks for working to make a difference in the world and God Bless.
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Just wanted to add my congratulations to your family along with all the other well-wishers! Glad the day went well with Simon!
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It's just so exciting... I'm excited for you and we don't even know each other! The pride and respect you feel for Chris must have doubled yesterday when you witnessed him being sworn in.
Thank him for serving the people well. I don't live in Oregon, but I can tell he intends to do good things for the people in your district and I can only hope that sort of spirit will spread across our country.
Thank you for sharing the great photos and your experience. They were all truly inspiring.
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LOVE, love, love the "Where is Waldo" shot of Chris in the crowd.
The most emotional pic to look at as an outsider is Chris standing being sworn in in the MASS of representatives. It really shows what a big deal it all is. VERY neat and can't wait to see what you do with all the photos scrap-wise. :)
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Congrats to Chris....and totally cool that he's all thumbs up. Hope he enjoyed his first day and that his first session is a productive one!
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Outstanding! Very cool indeed - congratulations!
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So happy for you and your family. You can just tell in your post how proud you are of Chris. I'm sure you are both on Cloud 9.
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So excited for you and your family. That is so awesome.
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Great day for Oregon, Oregonians & the Edward's family!! Looking forward to seeing lots of good things happening this year in our great state :). (*& America!)
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Congrats...how exciting. You are such an amazing person, so very inspirational. Here's my two peas post for BE. http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1056836 This was a really fun challenge for me. My first, and I enjoyed this so much.
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That is SO AWESOME, Ali!!
Congrats to your fam,esp Chris!!
Mwah!!
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Congratulations! Looks like you all had a great time.
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Ali,
super excited for you and Chris....awesome and sooo sooo cool....if I may say Mrs. Representative Chris Edwards : )
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Thanks so much for sharing this process with us, Ali. It's made me think differently about who my representatives are. It's reminded me that although they are public figures, they have private lives, too. Knowing that gives me faith and trust in the process.
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aw, it makes me all sentimental feeling inside to see Chris being sworn in. That picture from the sides just shows how real it is. I wish you all the best of luck in the nest few years as you all adjust to "government life". Simon looks pretty dapper in his little suit too.
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Ali, what an amazing journey your family will be taking. I am just so glad that people like Chris are out there to make a difference.
See you in a few days!
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Congrats to all. Wish it would be my state. Wish my cousin could do what you do with Simon for her son like a post said on HIS TERMS and taking him places to experience. Everyone is different though I guess. My kids have very few challenges and I try to take them everywhere. I always want more I guess, the teacher in me. Appreciate your blog and all you do.
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Ali
This is my first time on your blog and your zine. I really love it. Without even knowing of your assignment, I had chosen a word for my year and created a little poem with it. Here it is: http://www.gypsygirlsguide.com/2007/01/what_is_really_important.html
Look fwd to playing more in this space!
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