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Yesterday we went to the Oregon State Capitol for Chris' swearing-in ceremony as a State Senator.
Chris was appointed to fill this seat by the local County Commissioners after Senator Vicki Walker was appointed to chair the Parole Board. It's been busy and exciting around here as he went through the process of seeking this appointment.
For those of you outside the US, this is the elected body that makes laws and sets budgets in our state (Oregon). We also have a National Congress that meets in Washington DC. They make laws for the entire United States. Each state has their own branches of government that mirror the set up at the national level.
Chris moved from the House of Representatives here in Oregon where there were 60 members to the Senate where there are 30. Chris represents somewhere around 115,000 people.
Simon walking in to the Capitol building in Salem.
Governor Kulongoski presided over the swearing in (he's the same Governor I have written about before) and both Chris' and my Mom were able to attend.
Simon was most excited about the cake of course.
Loving this little family of ours and I am so proud of Chris.
And one of my favorites that will be enlarged and framed.
For those of you interested in picking up one of the September Cocoa Daisy kits they are now available here. See my examples using the kit here.
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Wow...great moment for your husband/family.
be well
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Congratulations to all of you! So wonderful and so memorable. Aren't pictures great? :)
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Congratulations Senator (and family). A life of public service is not an easy one. It says a lot about Chris that he recieved this appointment.
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What a great accomplishment for your husband! You must be very proud, I'm sure that job will not be an easy one. Congratulations to your husband and family!
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very cool - congratulations!
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Congratulations! And thank you so much for explaining to us who are not from the States. I've wondered how things work over where you are :)
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Congratulations, Chris and family! I love that last picture, too! Your children are so fortunate to have their young lives documented so well.
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So happy for you..Congratulations to all of you...I wish you and your family the best..
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How exciting for Chris and your family. That photo of Anna and Daddy needs to be framed and put in his office! How sweet!!
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Congratulations to all of you! Thanks for sharing such an important day in your life. And how exciting to have these pictures ~one day your children will treasure them more than words can tell!
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Ali,
Congratulations to you and Chris. People like the two of you, and your beautiful children are one of the reasons we can live in a great country. It is not perfect, but it is still great. A strong sense of community and the responsiblity we as the community hold, is what makes it work. Thank you for being part of the solution, and your dedication as a family.
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That last photo of Chris and Anna is absolutely beautiful. What a fantastic moment you captured!
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Congratulations to you all! What an exciting day for you and your husband. You can be really proud. Love the photos. Thank you for sharing this!
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so wonderful. i just LOVE that last photo. congrats to Chris. can't wait to see what the future holds for him.....
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Congratulations to Chris and the rest of your family!
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Congratulations to you and your family! So exciting for you guys!!! =)
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How exciting!!! It's good to know that there are good people in charge of our state!! Yay!!!
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Oh...that last picture brought tears to my eyes. Congrats!
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that is so exciting! i adore your jacket ... and that last picture is priceless.
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Congratulations!!
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