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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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Congratulations! Do you ever look like your mom! That last picture is priceless.
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I love the Edwards family! So happy for you all!
xo
-A
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Congrats to you and your lovely family. A senator and an artist. Dinner conversation must be fascinating. So very happy for everyone! Who knows, Somon may be your next senator of the family.
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Many congratulations and blessings to the Senator Edwards family! What an exciting time for all of you. Love that family picture, too, with Anna touching Simon's head--so cute!
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Love that last shot, Ali - it's very Kennedy-esque. Congrats Chris!
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WOW! What a special day...congratulations to Chris! As with everyone else, I have two favorite pictures - the family pic (Anna & Simon so cute!) and Chris & Anna's private moment! Again, congrats!! MargieH in Chicago xo
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you look so "first lady" in your gorgeous jacket! i especially love the shot of anna touching her brother "lovingly" on the head, or the first shot while Chris is being sworn in.
and i agree that the last one should be blown up for Dad's new office!
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It's been such a pleasure over the past few years to watch him follow his dreams through your eyes! What a marvelous wonderful life!
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Congratulations, Senator Edwards - and family!! What wonderful pictures of this extremely important time in your lives. Remember when Chris was first elected and I predicted you'd be in the White House someday?!! You are on the way, I think. Seriously - such an important job that Chris is working at and I know the commitment it takes from the whole family. It seems to me that the grey is creeping in to the Senator's hair - it's distinguishing :)) God bless!
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Very Exciting -- what a privilege to serve. That photo of your husband and daughter would make anyone smile It is fantastic.
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Yes, that final photo is priceless. What a wonderful family you have. I sort of feel that OR is my home too, living in Camas on the border of Portland. Had know idea you were from these parts! Congrats!
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well said, Molly! I completely agree.
fabulous, Ali... simply fabulous.
and as a Canadian I appreciated your description of the US government - my lack of knowledge in that regard is pretty close to embarrassing!
best wishes to you all!
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Congratulations to you and your family! One can not achieve such greatness without the love and support of his family.
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big congratulations to Chris, so wonderful to watch this dream coming true :) and i cannot believe how tall Simon is getting! you have such a beautiful family Ali, congrats again on everything this past year has held for you guys!
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Beautiful pics. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Chris! and can I just say that is a cute jacket you are wearing :-)
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How very wonderful and amazing. What a day! Many congratulations to you and Chris.
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What an exciting day for the entire Edward's family! Happy for you all!
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Congrats. As a fellow elected official I know how hard it is to keep positive and to remember why you are doing what you are doing. Keep up the good work and positive attitude. I know that Chris will continue to do great things.
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OK that last picture brings a happy tear to my eye! Perfect in so many ways. Relationship between father and daughter; between work and family; adoration of child; adoration of daddy ... so cute!
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