First Lady Michelle Obama watches a performance backstage with iCarly cast members Jennette McCurdy, left, and Miranda Cosgrove and members of her staff prior to an iCarly screening at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Va., Jan. 13, 2012. Mrs. Obama joined the cast of Nickelodeon’s iCarly at a special screening of “iMeet The First Lady,” a new episode featuring Mrs. Obama that honors America’s military children. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet Tuskeegee Airmen in the East Garden Room of the White House prior to a screening of the film “Red Tails” in the Family Theater, Jan. 13, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
First Lady Michelle Obama has lunch with students at Parklawn Elementary School in Alexandria, Va., Jan. 25, 2012. The First Lady and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited the school to sample a healthy meal that meets the United States Department of Agriculture’s new and improved nutrition standards for school lunches. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
First Lady Michelle Obama is a huge advocate for mentoring. She dropped by a mentoring event that was being held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House.
If you're interested in reading more about the First Lady's interest in mentoring, be sure to check out her interview in More magazine.
First Lady Michelle Obama drops by the Girls Mentoring November activity in room 430 of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Nov. 29, 2010.
In her quest to serve America's armed forces, the First Lady announced changes in the Family and Medical Leave Act to make it easier for family members to care for wounded veterans and service members.
First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the U.S. Department of Labor on new rules proposed to help caregivers of wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans, in Washington, D.C. Jan. 30, 2012. Mrs. Obama was joined on stage by Ms. RyAnne Noss, wife and caregiver of SFC Scot Noss, and Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis.
James Gale must be having the time of his life. This 11 year old won a contest to be on national TV during the Super Bowl and get a chance to meet his NFL hero, Wes Walker, a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. He also got a tour of the White House from First Lady Michelle Obama, who we see below in a funky, 80s-style blouse and royal blue pencil skirt. You know the 80s are back when the First Lady is sporting their style!
James has quite an amazing story, having been adopted from Liberia. Be sure to read more about him and the NFL PLAY 60 contest.
First Lady Michelle Obama shows NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid James Gale, 11, historical photos from previous administrations on display in the Booksellers Area during a National Football League (NFL) taping in the East Wing of the White House, Jan. 30, 2012. At right is James' mother Lisa Gale. The taping will air during the Super Bowl, Feb. 5, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
First Lady Michelle held an event at Parklawn Elementary School with Rachael Ray and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in her continuing quest to improve the health of our nation's children.
The First Lady had lunch at Parklawn in recognition of their efforts to serve nutritious food in the cafeteria. For the occasion she wore a cute argyle sweater and a single strand of pearls.
First Lady Michelle Obama joins children for lunch at Parklawn Elementary School in Alexandria, Va., Jan. 25, 2012. Mrs. Obama was joined by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and celebrity cook Rachael Ray for a Let's Move! event celebrating the school’s food service employees serving healthy meals that meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new and improved nutrition standards for school lunches.
First Lady Michelle Obama made the announcement a few days ago that there would be a major investment into educating medical professionals on Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the two signature medical problems of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, in order that our veterans can receive the care they need and deserve.
First Lady Michelle Obama shakes hands with veterans and medical personnel during a Joining Forces event at Virginia Commonwealth University AAMC-Medical Center in Richmond, Va., January 11, 2012. Mrs. Obama announced a major commitment by the country’s top medical colleges and universities to create a new generation of doctors, medical schools, and research facilities to ensure that veterans, service men and women receive the medical care that they deserve.
The First Family took some time on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to give back. President Obama has declared this a national day of service, and so the Obamas spent time at Browne Education Campus, a DC elementary school.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at Browne Education Campus in Washington, D.C., before participating in a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service event with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia, Jan. 16, 2012.
First Lady Michelle Obama took time to drop off toys donated to Toys for Tots by White House Staff.
She makes a lovely Santa, doesn't she?
Photo of the Day: The First Lady drops off toys from White House staff to the Toys for Tots drive at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in DC.
UPDATE: We've located another photo of the First Lady playing Santa!
First Lady Michelle Obama sorts toys after she delivers toys and gifts donated by White House staff to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Campaign at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 16, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)