October 8, 2009 – 1:55 pm
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama took the kids out to the South Lawn for some serious star-gazing last night (October 7) — but not of the celebrity kind.
This “star party” was meant to encourage kids to take an interest in science, and to that end Mr. and Mrs. O. invited 150 local [...]
October 2, 2009 – 12:21 pm
This is not a good day for the Obamas.
First comes news that the jobless rate has spiked to its highest level since 1983, and now Chicago has been eliminated from the competition for the 2016 Olympics. In the first round of voting, no less!
Tokyo is also gone, so the final vote is between Rio [...]
September 25, 2009 – 1:39 pm
Pesident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama braved a little rain last night (September 24) at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh for an opening reception and working dinner for heads of delegation at the Pittsburgh G20 Summit.
Proving that he’s a good hubby, the president took a minute to wipe raindrops off Mrs. O’s [...]
September 16, 2009 – 6:25 pm
With lightsaber in hand, President Barack Obama was “eager to welcome the world to our shores” at an event today (September 16) on the South Lawn to promote Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic games.
Next month, the International Olympic Committee will meet in Copenhagen to decide among Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro. [...]
August 31, 2009 – 4:30 pm
There’s no place like home!
Offering a wave hello, President Barack Obama, First lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia returned home on the South Lawn of the White House yesterday (August 30) after their week-long vacation in Martha’s Vineyard.
Just before leaving, the president took the girls out for some final treats at the [...]
August 27, 2009 – 3:40 pm
Oh. No. He. Didn’t.
President Barack Obama enjoyed a bike ride with his family on Martha’s Vineyard today (August 27) but there was something noticeably missing — his helmet?!!!!
While First Lady Michelle and their daughters Sasha and Malia proudly donned their protective headgear, the leader of the free world risked it all by [...]
