Michelle Obama Pictures

What a great way to end the State of the Union. Barack and Michelle called John Buchanan to inform him that his daughter Jessica, a missionary to Somalia, had been rescued from Somali bandits.

On a lighter-although certainly not as happy-note, we get a great look at the First Lady's amazing sapphire blue Barbara Tfank dress that she wore to the State of the Union, and she paired it with a pair of classy, strap-back black heels.

In a phone call from the U.S. Capitol immediately after the State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama informs John Buchanan that his daughter Jessica was rescued by U.S. Special Operations Forces in Somalia, Jan. 24, 2012. First Lady Michelle Obama stands behind the President. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Tradition holds that the President hosts the national champions of major American sports at the White House. The St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series last year, and so this was their turn in the spotlight with Barack and Michelle.

You may remember that First Lady Michelle had actually attended one of the Cardinals' World Series games in honor of our Veterans.

First Lady Michelle Obama reacts to a joke by President Barack Obama as the President and Mrs. Obama welcome the 2011 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals to the White House to honor the team and their 2011 World Series victory, in the East Room, Jan. 17, 2012.

Zeal Harris painted an interesting portrait of the Obamas titled simply "First Family"  It's oil (mostly) on panel and is 30 inches in diameter.

Tell us what you think of Zeal's interpretation of the First Family in the comments below!

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.

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia (partially seen at left) and Sasha attend church services at Zion Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

What a great photo of the First Lady!  The lighting and sunset in the background make this an absolutely amazing shot.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch the retiring of the colors aboard the USS Carl Vinson, docked at North Island Naval Station in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 11, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Michelle stands out in red pumps and jacket dress.  Our lovely First Lady in red!

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden talk with First Lady Michelle Obama in the Oval Office, Nov. 21, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

A couple of weeks ago the White House hosted an early Hanukkah celebration. First Lady Michelle Obama looked radiant in a blue tea length dress.

We'll have photos from tonight's lighting of the National Menorah on the south side of the White House as soon as we can.

President Barack Obama, with First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, delivers remarks at a Hanukkah reception in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Dec. 8, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

So, this is a shot of Barack and Michelle on the South Lawn returning on Marine One from a trip to Fort Bragg, NC. I don't know about you, but it sure looks like they're flirting to me!

Click on the photo below to to zoom in a bit and get a closer look.  Let us know what you think in the comments.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive on the South Lawn of the White House following their trip to Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)