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04 December 2009 @ 12:17 am

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives with daughters Sasha and Malia, first lady Michelle, and mother-in-law Marian Robinson arrive at the annual National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse December 3, 2009 in Washington, DC. Lighting the National Christmas Tree is a yearly tradition for the President of the United State during the holiday season.

Vice President Joe Biden, first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia wave to Santa.

First lady Michelle Obama reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' to children during an event to light the White House Christmas tree.

President Barack Obama prepares to press the button to light up the National Christmas Tree with daughters Malia and Sasha, and first lady Michelle Obama.

President Barack Obama greets singer Sheryl Crow at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

President Barack Obama greets actor and rapper Common and singer Jordin Sparks.

Tags: family: the first family, holidays/vacations

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deansgirl4eva on December 4th, 2009 05:28 am (UTC)

<3
Love the "HOMG LIGHTS!!!!!!" reaction the whole family has....XD

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ladypolitik on December 4th, 2009 05:28 am (UTC)

YES.

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schnuggleme on December 4th, 2009 05:48 am (UTC)

lmao, yesss.

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jwaneeta on December 4th, 2009 04:25 pm (UTC)

The girls faces are especially sweet and joyous and ubercute.

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ladyofshalott06 on December 4th, 2009 05:37 am (UTC)

The fact that he has kids makes all of these events 100x better. They are the most adorable family! I especially love the pics with the girls smiling at each other. So cute.

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stitchesofgold on December 4th, 2009 05:45 am (UTC)

Love them!

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neigedens on December 4th, 2009 06:30 am (UTC)

I'm totally digging the swept up-do look on Michelle.

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jwaneeta on December 4th, 2009 04:23 pm (UTC)

ME TOO. I love it.

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glenvorian on December 4th, 2009 06:39 am (UTC)

Can the Obamas adopt me please... lol

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vulcanicity on December 4th, 2009 07:47 am (UTC)

LOL OMG MICHELLE'S FACE. ROFL. That is the best thing ever!

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ladypolitik on December 4th, 2009 07:15 pm (UTC)

LOL, SHE'S ALL LIKE "HOLY SHIT..................THIS IS AWESOME"

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vulcanicity on December 4th, 2009 08:00 pm (UTC)

LOL BECAUSE IT OBVIOUSLY WAS AWESOME HAHA ;)

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vikinggreeneyes on December 4th, 2009 07:50 am (UTC)
Think it's #5

Mr. and Mrs. Obama have a secret language methinks.

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z_o_e on December 4th, 2009 05:32 pm (UTC)
Re: Think it's #5

I agree. They're so darling.

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nenya_kanadka on December 4th, 2009 09:33 am (UTC)

Awesome things about this post:

a) That is one big-ass Christmas tree. O.O

b) Barack & Michelle asdalfjklj; SO CUTE whispering to each other while watching the proceedings d'awwww

c) YOUR ICON AHAHA OH GOD. How did I forget that icon existed. Must make room in my iconset for my copy of it again. WIN x 1000

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cheshyre on December 4th, 2009 11:47 am (UTC)

Who's the grumpy guy behind Michelle in the top photo?

Secret Service?

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scottopic on December 4th, 2009 04:07 pm (UTC)

Gotta be. "NO PARTY CRASHERS THIS TIME!"

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air_and_angels on December 4th, 2009 09:13 pm (UTC)

The Secret Service, like Batman, hates Christmas.

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miss_opinion on December 4th, 2009 02:38 pm (UTC)

This family would make a killing as the photo for Halmark Christmas cards.

Please don't tell me Michelle is wearing a belt under that coat *sigh* lol! I like it sometimes but she needs an intervention.

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elegantpaws on December 4th, 2009 05:42 pm (UTC)

Thank you...those belts leave much to be desired.

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jorajo on December 4th, 2009 02:44 pm (UTC)

This post made me so happy!

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serendipity on December 4th, 2009 08:35 pm (UTC)

Does anyone else think that Santa must have gone on a diet?

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air_and_angels on December 4th, 2009 09:15 pm (UTC)

It's so corny that the President does things like this in the US, but also so endearing. I can't quite imagine any other head of state being expected to take part in tree-lighting, handing out Halloween candy, pardoning fowl or rolling Easter eggs.
Maybe I just don't know enough about what other heads of state are expected to get up to on their countries' public holidays! Does anyone have any cool examples?

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