Our lovely First Lady took time out of her schedule to visit Children's National Medical Center and read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to some sick children, their parents, and the staff. Joining her were Bo the First Dog and Santa Clause.
First Lady Michelle Obama reads "Twas the Night Before Christmas" during a Christmas holiday program with children, parents and staff at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 2011. Participants included 19 year-old patient Ashley Riemer, right, Bo, the Obama family dog, and Santa Claus. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
The First Lady also shared some Obama family traditions, including a large meal in Hawaii on Christmas Eve.
Meanwhile, Bo the First Dog took the visit as an opportunity to greet the children.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Bo, the Obama family dog, greet audience members at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 2011. Mrs Obama visited and read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" during a Christmas holiday program with children, parents and staff. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
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First Lady Michelle Obama, Santa Claus and Bo the First Dog Visit Sick Kids:
First Lady Michelle Obama and White House Chefs join children from Bancroft and Tubman Elementary Schools to harvest vegetables during the third annual White House kitchen garden fall harvest Oct. 5, 2011. Mrs. Obama planted the White House kitchen garden to help connect kids with the food they eat – an essential component of her Let’s Move! initiative.
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First Lady Michelle Obama, White House Chefs, and Elementary School Children Harvest Vegetables from the Kitchen Garden:
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Michelle and Dr. Jill Biden traveled to Saint Louis to hang out with soldiers at the first game in the World Series as part of their Joining Forces initiative.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, with veteran James Sperry and his daughter, Hannah, pause for the national anthem prior to Game 1 of the World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 19, 2011. The First Lady and Dr. Biden attended the game as part of their Joining Forces initiative.
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden at Game 1 of the World Series:
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Okay, this guy is straight up crazy, but he looks like a lot of fun.
First Lady Michelle Obama greets Let's Move event participants in the Diplomatic Reception Room, Oct. 11, 2011, prior to launching a challenge on the White House South Lawn to help break the Guinness Book of World Records title for the most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period. Participants include: John Cassidy, Guinness Book of World Records holder, who performs a balloon act.
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First Lady Michelle Obama with Balloon Artist John Cassidy:
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First Lady Michelle Obama sat down during Thanksgiving week to call Jessica Allen, a military spouse whose husband Chaz was injured in combat. Jessica spends her free time helping other military spouses in situations like hers, and so the First Lady called to thank her.
If you want to thank our military heros, just visit the USO's website and post a message letting them know you're grateful for them.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Calls Military Spouse Jessica Allen:
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The First Family took some time the day before Thanksgiving to volunteer at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington DC.
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha, and Marian Robinson greet people as they fill care packages with food for Thanksgiving at the Capital Area Foodbank in Washington, D.C., Nov. 23, 2011.
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Barack, Michelle, Sasha, Malia, and Marian Serve at the Capital Area Food Bank for Thanksgiving:
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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama linked arms with the Bidens and other dignitaries as they sang "We Shall Overcome" at the historic dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial.
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden link arms and sing "We Shall Overcome" during the dedication ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. Joining them, from left, are: Harry Johnson, Sr.; Interior Secretary Ken Salazar; and Herman "Skip" Mason.
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President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden Sing “We Shall Overcome” at the Dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial:
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First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the National Science Foundation's (NSF) launch of the new Career-Life Balance initiative at the White House on September 26, 2011. She lauded the National Science Foundation for their efforts to enable men and women to have a work-life balance.
If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, then we have to open doors to everyone. We need all hands on deck. And that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering and math.”
The First Lady wore a simple, white, button-up blouse, but she looked amazing, her natural radiance shining through.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Speaking at the National Science Foundation (NSF) Career-Life Balance Initiative Launch:
First Lady Michelle Obama Speaking at the National Science Foundation (NSF) Career-Life Balance Initiative Launch:
First Lady Michelle Obama and Darden Restaurants chef Julie Elkinton greet diners following an event at an Olive Garden restaurant in Hyattsville, Md., Sept. 15, 2011. The First Lady joined Darden Restaurants and Partnership for a Healthier America to announce the company's committment to reduce its calorie and sodium footprints, and to provide greater choice and variety to families through changes to its kids’ menus.
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Darden Restaurants chef Julie Elkinton greet diners following…:
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