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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 Senator Edwards and Mrs. Edwards! What an amazing accomplishment and an exciting time for you both! To the WHITE HOUSE I say...then maybe you can bring more scrapbookers to the D.C. area so we can get a few more stores!!! I will keep my fingers crossed! ;)
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Congratulations to Chris! Such a beautiful family. I hope there's some celebrating amidst the work. xoxo
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Congratulations to you and your family!! So proud of you all!!
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That is wonderful. Congratulations Chris. Here in Australia people grumble a lot about politicians; I expect it is the same in the US. Politicians bring so much to our community though and we all appreciate that. They also work seemily very long hours, and I have often wondered how they fit it all in.
Thanks for sharing the scrapbook pages yesterday. I always appreciate you sharing your work.
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great to see! With the passing of Ted Kennedy we need more people like Chris around our political halls.
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What an honor! Congratulations to Chris. Ali, you must be very proud!
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Funny thing how I feel so proud of Chris and you all! But I guess that comes from reading and loving your stuff over the years. Many congrats!
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Congratulations Chris & Ali! A good friend of mine is now a state rep here in Massachusetts, we know how hard the job really is - but so important - thank you for taking on the responsibility!
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congrats and thank you for sharing such private moments with us.
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Congratulations!!!! What an exciting and proud moment!!!
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That is so fantastic Ali, congratulations to Chris and your family!!
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Congrats to Senator Edwards! How exciting!
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This is amazing! Congrats Senator Edwards!
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Congratulations Senator Edwards! Keep fighting the good fight!
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Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures of your family life. Congrats to Chris and the entire family!
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Congrats to your family and I have to say that I love that bottom picture.
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Love the family portrait with Anna reaching down to Simon's head and the one of Chris and Anna. Congratulations Chris!
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I love that pic of little Anna touching Simon's head. My baby girl does the same thing to her big brother. She's fascinated with his hair.
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Congratulations to your husband! What an honour. And by the way, the last photo just made me say awwww.
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Congratulations!
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