Time.
Yesterday the Oregon Legislature ended it's 74th Session. A full story from the Register Guard here and the Oregonian here.
Chris and I can't believe how fast the time went.
This delightful photo was taken by photographer Lori Cain from the Statesman Journal. Simon was singing the ABC's into Chris' mic (turned off this time) while Rep. Mitch Greenlick cheered him on (and wanted to sing along with him) after the final gavel had dropped for this year.
Simon and I drove up to Salem and found out about half way there (as he was trying to take my photo as I driving) that the battery on my camera was dead. Seriously, such a bummer.
It was cool to be up there again. Because of my job (both my job-job and my mama job) I didn't really have the chance to go up and "hang-out" with Chris and see what his day to day was like at the capitol. I was there for the first day and the last day - which in reality was darn cool. And I did have lots of opportunities to watch the daily floor sessions online - loved that and loved being able to have conversations with Chris about the goings on when he came home in the evening (one of my favorite Simon moments yesterday was when we walked into the House chamber Simon exclaimed "just like on the computer" - he has watched some of the sessions with me to "see daddy.")
Hoping to get Chris to put together a little write-up about the session to share on here.
And now we adjust again. Chris will be around a bit more for the next few months until February when the legislature opens again for a one-month session. And then it will be time to run again (Representatives in the Oregon House serve two-year terms). Crazy schedule.
Looking forward to some family time.
Edited: If you live in/around Salem and have a copy of today's Statesman Journal you would be willing to send me could you email me ali @ aliedwardsdesign [dot] com.
Simon is so cute...I think all little boys love microphones!
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has it been two years already? I thought it was just yesterday when Chris (and the family) was running for office! time sure does fly.
and I think it would've been kind of funny to have Chris' mic on while Simon sang. it would've been a nice farewell for everyone :)
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That is really cool! What an amazing experience for all of you!!!
Hope you enjoy your time together before all of the running around starts in the new year!
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That young son of yours looks like he is giving an impassioned speech - love the pic and the story. Enjoy your family time.
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It's so cool that you brought him there. And that's great that you guys get more family time for a while. :) Thanks for sharing with us.
And I just want to say thank you for the times you gave me advice. We finally received Camden's first clinical diagnosis yesterday, after 6 months.
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I'm looking forward to hearing a summary from Chris - that would be so cool!!
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Ali, you rock!
I work in the Capitol and love what you do and what your husband does for Oregonians! A big fan in the Capitol of the Edwards family!!!
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Simon is just so awesome. I love that picture!
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I *heart* this pic of Simon, the ultimate best!! (Well I love all your pics) I must say Ali, you inspire in so many ways, I can't even put it into words. I truly admire you and hold a certain respect for you. I admire the fact that you come on your blog daily and share your life with us. The simple things that you post are wonderful. You are one of my favs and I hope you never stop sharing!!! Enjoy your time with your family, you do have a wonderful one. Keep the pics and fun blog posts coming. I look forward everyday to reading your stuff.
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That is awesome! Just love that pic of Mr. Simon.
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Congrats on a great legislative session!
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I've been a scrapbooker for sometime now, and have been receiving Creating Keepsakes for a year or so. Can't really say why I haven't sooner, but I've become very inspired by your pages lately. I recently purchased both of your books and just can't put them down. I'm learning so many techniques and feel so inspired by your work. I have a 22 month old son (Riley) who I take tons of pictures of and absolutely love finding new and exciting ways to record his life. I enjoy checking out the pages you do of Simon...you can just feel the love there! I just came across this website and having a great time checking everything out. Anyway, just wanted to say thank you for your ideas, creativity and inspiration. Please keep it coming! P.S. Simon is adorable :)
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Ali, thanks for sharing Simon with all of us. Somedays I am amazed at what he does and other days when you write it brings tears to my eyes. Keep up the great job.
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Love the bedroom door shots--and, though I think I say it every time I comment, I am endlessly inspired by how you parent: so aware, so generous, so perceptive to Simon's way of seeing and being in the world. You rock!
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I saw "your picture" in the Statesman Journal today! It was fun to see it in black and white in the newspaper and know that I had already seen it in color!!
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Hey Ali! What a treat today to open up the front page of the Statesman Journal (I'm from Salem) that I read every day with breakfast and see Simon! I was very excited for you! He's looking as cute as ever!
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Loving these types of posts. Love the involvement in local issues. Chris is making a difference. And, GO Simon.
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How fascinating for you and Simon! Love the photo of Simon and his 'entertainment'.
Sue
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this is a long over due post- and a long over due reading here for me. But I just wanted to say that being an oregonian.. this is a HUGE thing. and a great step. i was so happy to read about this when it happened. the photo is great.. and he is adorable. thansk chris for all your work making theis bil lpass.. and ali for all the support you gave.
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