How darling is that little boy in the jacket??!! Such a beautiful and fun day for everyone. Loved see the girls and Mrs. O in their spring colors and Bo gently doing his part.
I watched that dad hurry and put on his sport coat when PBO was arriving on the scene at the egg roll—-then I saw his little son in his little sport coat—-knew that they were all excited about their special day at the WH——so I was happy to see the president give them some special attention. The little guy is the cutest ever!
THEY ARE HAVING SO MUCH FUN……ALL THEY HAVE TO DO NOW IS KEEP FLOTUS FROM REPLACING THE JELLYBEANS WITH FRESH CARROTS!!!!!…LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL..HAVE A BLESSED DAY ALL…DUTY CALLS!
The carrot comment, sorry, but with all the RW constant lies about the federal government/First Lady telling people what to eat, that strikes a discordant note.
Pushups Mr President? sooo cool I wonder if Mitt is watching this perfectly (FIT) man and intellectually
capable walk.chuw. and do pushups at the same time!!! wooow.
You know ole man Knoller posted a tweet a few minutes ago that PBO had missed 6 shots and had to do 6 pushups. I quickly shutdown twitter because the thoughts of seeing him do pushups was a bit too much and here you are with the picture. It’s just shameful but hey…he just shouldn’t look so darn good! It’s not my fault 😉
Oh you don’t know what I’m thinking Hope lol….every time I see his disgusting tweets , my first reaction would be to send him this tweet. ”Oh shut up and go eat a donut”. I don’t do that of course because that would be mean so I learned a lot of control about him.
I don’t want to be mean about his weight but I can’t help thinking about it. He just makes me so mad sometimes.
And it’s not even really his weight that’s the issue. I know plenty thin individuals who are lazy and have terrible eating habits. But knoller is just so unkempt and sloppy, not just in his appearance but in the things he seems to focus on, e.g., his tweets are trivialities devoid of any substance.
White House Announces 2012 Easter Egg Roll Program and Talent Line-Up
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Chefs Andrew Zimmern; Richard Blais; Marcus Samuelsson; Paul Qui; Carla Hall; Pat and Gina Neely; Bryan Voltaggio and the White House Chefs will prepare healthy eating demonstrations in the Play with your Food station.
Maybe the First Family will create a baby-sitter-in-chief position for CK, and she can become a mentor/companion for the first daughters… Well, why not?
Collegekay – I can’t begin to imagine how thrilled you must be to actually speak to our First daughters and FLOTUS! Congratulations!!! We can’t wait to hear EVERYTHING 🙂 🙂
Chips and TOD Family, we are so blessed. Look at our own Collegekay standing on the WH lawn and then being able to get a talk with FLOTUS, Malia, and Sasha!!!! Wow!!!
See, I told you all that we are a Very, Very, Very Special family with Great Energy running all through us. I am so grateful to our beautiful Chips for our great site which is such a haven for all of us.((((((((((((( We Love You, Chipsticks)))))))))))))))) TOD Family!!!!!!
I was doing my prayers and meditations, and I just cried( With Much Joy) for the beautiful family that we have here. I thought of our Hachiko. I hope we are all remembering to send out good energy her way for her visit with Tucker today. May it be a good one.
Thinking of POB doing those push ups, oh ,Lawd have mercy on us. We have a fineeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and most gentle spirit in our POTUS. We have to get him re-elected on Nov. 6. A Must!!! We need to keep this beautiful gift in the Oval Office, and We Will. And do not even start me on our beautiful FLOTUS. Blessings, blessings.
So ,let us have a Celebration within today for the many glorious rainbows of love, peace, joy, compassion, humor, giving of our blessings to others, and our total intellect to move forward in this wonderful place in our history right now.
Where is our Yardarm756? I am worried now. Please, anyone heard lately what is happening?
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Sending out my hugs today to my TOD Family and our beautiful Chips))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Egg salad with dinner tonight to end the beautiful day for all of the lovely little ones who graced the WH grounds today with our beautiful First Family and all the beautiful staffers, SS, entertainers, and workers who made it such a wonderful day for those kids who will write about it all, one day ,when most of us will be on to another level. Just think, we made it all happen in 2008 ,and Will Make It Happen, by the Grace of God in 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all who are PRESSING ON!!! HZ
Iloved the way his face lit up when FLOTUS called him Honey, and the ever so gentle shrug of his shoulders when she said she hoped he didn’t beat a three year old at egg rolling! They are so lovely, gentle and funny! Beautiful, just beautiful family!
That’s Rachel Crow from the US version of the X-Factor. She was the girl that fell on the ground after being unjustly eliminated from the show. She sang one of the best rendition of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind” that I’ve ever seen. She was simply outstanding. It’s on YouTube for anyone that wants to see it.
Geez Louise, Chips, WHEN are you going to ring the BELL when you change posts! There I am happily working in three spaces while you have left me behind!
You know it’s a regular habit of mine. 😳 You should consider giving some incentive to those who regularly bring up the rear, you know. It shows their persistence and loyalty. Ahem! We won’t at this point mention their space-cadet-ishness. 😉 😉
You’re so right. I shouldn’t laugh, especially for somone with such persistence and loyalty. These should always be rewarded — no matter the “space-cadet-ishness” involved. My deepest, most sincere apologies. 😉
Watching the first family interacting with their guests at the White House just makes you feel good inside. They are such gracious hosts. There will be lots of good memories and plenty of great photos suitable for framing.
LH, And watching their guests interact WITH them is exceptionally heart warming! America, you ‘done good’ with your 2008 choices! Please do it again in November, along with a straight DEMS ticket.
This is fantastic news cuz she’s gonna need every penny of it. Rove’s Super PAC is gonna throw everything including the kitchen sink to try and take her down. I’m glad she is raising money because we really need to re-take that Senate seat!
It HAS to mean that she doesn’t need a grand jury based on the available evidence. Otherwise, she could be short-circuiting justice and due process and there would be the Mother of all backlashes.
I see on Orlando Sent. site—no grand jury, prosecutor will make arrest decision, as is her usual modus operandi. Protesters said to be blocking doors to Sanford police station.
what the heck happened, I thought the Grand Jury was already set to meet? WTH is happening in that town for gawd’s sake. I’m not a fan of this prosecutor from all that I’ve read about her, but what matters I guess is how Trayvon’s parents feel.
Apparently, it’s a good sign that they aren’t using the grand jury. From what I’ve been reading, Trayvon’s family actually opposed the grand jury. Also,
I love seeing the respect folks show by dressing in their suits, ties.. even the children in their finery to meet FLOTUS & POTUS.. it touches me.. its a BFD imo.
Totally agree. It’s such a beautiful and sweet sense of respect and joy for the place and the office. When I see people touring the White House in sweats, I cringe.
Me too. We had three set of clothes. One for church, one for school and on for the ‘yard.’ We would wear our Sunday best on special occassions. I hate seeing people in sweats and sneakers in the White House myself.
I love his playfulllness.. his ability to get in the spirit of the moments, far as I’m concerned that shows just how selflless & ADULT he is.. knows when to have FUN. Hey Christi, nice to see ya 🙂
With negotiations set to begin Friday between Iran and six world powers over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iran suggested a compromise late Sunday to eventually stop producing 20 percent enriched uranium.
Under the proposed compromise, Iran would continue to enrich its low-grade uranium, and would stop enriching 20 percent uranium — which is viewed as the step below weapons-grade uranium — once Iran had enough stockpiled for its medical research.
Iran’s nuclear chief, Fereidoun Abbasi, outlined the proposal on state television late Sunday, according to The Associated Press.
Talks between Iran and the P5+1 group — the five permanent United Nations Security Council countries plus Germany — are set to begin on Friday in Istanbul.
I thought the Iranians have been saying they’re not enriching to 20% all this time. Now they’re admitting they’ve been doing it, and are prepared to stop? I really hope these talks make progress. This tension is not good.
What is amazing about that video, Chips, is at the time I thought President Reagan was TOO far right. Now, the present crop-if you contrast them with Reagan demonstrate their radicalism.
that is 10 kinds of awesome! i noticed PBO put ronnie reagan on his side during that incredible speech last week where he torn apart “trickle down economics” once and for all. republicans and the media pundit heads will have headaches beyond belief by the time PBO gets done with this campaign. PBO is taking all their “tried and true” lies/talking points away from them once and for all. democrats 2012!
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to announce in the next few days, a limited principle reduction on government backed loans.
This is what the Administration had been pushing for!
Of course, writing down the principal does not cost tax payers Any money, but Fox just reported it will cost tax payers 100 billion dollars.
Fox cannot help but lie, it’s what they do so well! 100 billion dollars, ridiculous!!
I especially like FLOTUSs expression.
I’m sure I make that same expression when my husband does something crazy/embarrassing?:)
Like she is saying……”Really.?”……..
Hahaha
Yes it is——same shirt. Keeping the streak going—-:)
And loved watching the pres. read to the kids—–with feeling! You can tell he’s had experience. A good reading daddy.
HAHA! Like most of the GOP, the more people find out about potential candidates, the LESS they like them. No wonder even Goldman Sachs is now saying that PBO should be re-elected.
Support for Rubio as VP Nominee Drops from 60% to 34% Among #GOP Insiders, Although 84% Still Think He'd Be Great for Iowa Fiction Program
I saw the LGBT couple on Thomas Roberts show earlier on MSNBC. They were two fathers and they have an 8 year old daughter. They admitted that under PBO they had gotten a lot of benefits that protected them in the workplace but they still felt that PBO hadn’t done much for them. 🙄 Roberts reminded them that this was an Easter Egg Roll, where they and their daughter could just have fun and not bring the nastiness of politics to the WH on such a nice day and nice event. He told them that the Easter Egg Roll wasn’t a place for politics and interest group issues, but they disagreed. He wished them luck and a Happy Easter.
“They admitted that under PBO they had gotten a lot of benefits that protected them in the workplace but they still felt that PBO hadn’t done much for them.”
Then they can vote for Romney, that should make them immensly happy
True, with a Romney Presidency, they wouldn’t even see the WH lawn on Easter much less be given a platform to protest and make demands. There is a time and place for everything, and today was not one of those times for a protest.
Not to mention the fact that this administration has gone out of their way to include families w/same-sex parents to the egg roll, as well as other WH events.
If this was President Romney or President Santorum they would be escorted off the WH premises as soon as they showed up, that is if they were even invited in the first place. What a couple of ingrates.
I’m just grinning from ear to ear at the cuteness explosion in those pictures and videos. Cute kids, cute First Family, cute Easter Bunny, cute Globetrotters! Just cute, cute, cute! 😀 😀 😀
Sorry to threadjack so early, but I really need some advice ASAP!!!
Shitake!!!!
I applied for a job at this hospital in NOLA. I just receieved an email from them asking me to provide 5 references. 2 of the references should be from direct/past lab managers. My current job is where most of my experience comes from. I am a good tech and I am well qualified for this position, but I am wary of asking for references from any of my current managers because firstly, I haven’t told anyone but my closest friend/acquaintances that I am looking for another job. I haven’t told any of them that I am looking for a position in NOLA either, so my current manager have no idea that I’m looking for other work. Secondly, they have been really petty in the past (and are kinda petty overall, which is one of the reasons I want to leave) with other people I know who have left, and if I don’t get this position, then I will have to keep my current job and I KNOW that they will make my life here very uncomfortable, which I just do not want to deal with.
I am thinking really hard about using Senior Techs instead of supervisors, I’ve already written to the recruiter and explained the “hostile” work situation that could occur if I asked for references and did not get the job.
I have a feeling that I could possibly get this job, the only stickling point for me would be pay rate. I have the experience to ask for the higher pay scale which would still be about $2-$3 less than my current job, but once I’m home in NOLA, I can supplement that income with a PRN job just like I currently do.
Unlike with the CDC job I applied for my gut tells me that I have a REAL chance of getting this position if I can just get an interview and before that happens, I need to deal with the references situations.
I know of 2 former employees who were more “senior” techs who I am still friends with who can provide references from my current job. I also have a current employee who is a friend of mines who was just as excited as I was over the CDC job and she was very upset when I didn’t get the CDC job. She is currently a Senior Tech (MT III) to my lower tech (MT II).
Good advice. You don’t want to lie but sometimes you have to and then ask for forgiveness. Get some people you know to vouch for you, some good friends or former colleagues who have moved on. Good luck.
Recruiters are all too familiar with this situation…a peer or a person who is senior to you in some capacity should be adequate. Also, if there is someone who can vouch for you who is senior in your field yet not at your current job, that person might also be acceptable as a reference.
I’m sure you know best, considering all of your circumstances, but not always a good idea to tell a potential employer that you’re in a work environment that could turn hostile if you ask for references and did not get the job (potential employers usually know that, and will ask you if it’s okay to contact your present employer, but sometimes potential employers instead blame the victims, sometimes subconsciously). I know you said you’ve already mentioned it, but might be good not to bring it up again, if you can find references elsewhere. Just a thought; don’t mean to sound as though I know your situation better than you know it!
I’d go with references from the Senior Techs, lamh35, for a start and see what happens. If the hospital in NOLA has any further questions, I’m sure it will ask. I’d try the ST route and see what happens.
LOL! Don’t be surprised when this shows up in a GOP ad. It’ll be enhanced with fangs and blood dripping down. Ooooo – look at the scary, black, muslim, socialist, Kenyan, elitist, vampire President. Hide your children, hide your dogs, hide your wives, hide your grandmas. Be afraid, people, be very afraid. 🙂
Facebook announced in a blog post that it is buying photo-sharing service Instagram.
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I find it quite interesting that this parent here who was never fussy about Easter eggs or egg hunting when there was a young ‘un in the house has now sat through the WH Easter Egg Roll for the third consecutive year!!! This is definitely the Obamas’ fault! 😆 😆
A woman with long fingernails takes photographs of U.S. President Barack Obama during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 9
Mitt Romney will speak at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting on Friday. According to the NRA’s website, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich are also scheduled to speak.
Romney has previously stated his support of the Second Amendment and said he owns guns. “I believe in the Second Amendment, I’ll protect the Second Amendment, I have guns myself,” he said in Ohio in late February. “Not going to tell you where they are. Don’t have them on myself either, all right.”
In 2007, Romney said he owned guns but later clarified that they actually belonged to his son.
I’m back! I’m so exhausted but it was sooooo worth it! Ok so I got to the WH at 5am this morning to start my shift. I was an egg roll volunteer, so basically I helped the kids roll the egg and stuff. So yeah anyway…. the First Family comes out around 10:30 and I’m like OMG they’re going to come over here. I braced myself… kept it cool ya know. 😉 PBO comes down… ahhh he’s so fiiiiiiine. After the kids rolled the eggs, I went over to FLOTUS and the girls and I just stood by them. Finally, I worked up the courage to say something — I mean this *IS* a one-chance-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I said, “Hi Mrs. Obama.” She said “Heyyy” all enthused and she gave me a half-hug (faint). She’s so tall and gorgeous in person… FLAWLESS skin! I’m not exaggerating. So yeah, then I go on to say “wow you guys are so tall… goodness.” Sasha, Malia, and FLOTUS laughed. Seriously, Sasha is 10 and she’s my height! I said, “I’m short, people think I’m a 14 year old kid when they see me, even though I’m grown.” (lol) FLOTUS said, “well we’re a different family ya know. And you’re taller than Sasha.” I said “yeah that’s true.” Malia said “you can take advantage of that.” Meaning, I look young so that’s a good thing. Sasha laughed.
Then FLOTUS said “when you get to be 48 like me you’ll be grateful for that.” I said “yeah, but you look GREAT for your age.” She laughed and kinda half-hugged me again.
This little convo lasted like 30 seconds. By this time, PBO is about 10 feet away from me taking pictures with a group of kids (the ones you see in this thread). He comes over near me and I said, “Hi Mr. President.” He said, “Hey how are you?!” I shook his hand with my head down blushing. He’s so gorgeous I couldn’t even look him in the eye. So serious. After that it was over…. they went over to the Story Time area to read to the kids. I wish I couldve got pictures, but we weren’t really aloud. I’m just grateful for the experience.
aristac, Dam right she is, the only one collegekay didn’t mention was Bo and Grandma. I didn’t use to like dogs, but thanks to Bo, I like them now. Bo is the best dog since Lassie.
Oh College Kay, you were so lucky to have an experience only the smallest percentage of the population will ever have. Someday, you’ll be able to tell your grandchildren this and they’ll look at you with awe. When PBO calls you, you’ll be able to tell him you’re old pals who met at the Easter Egg Roll. By the way you’re as cute as a button and it was really great to see your photo. As a fellow shortie, I can sympathize with your being not much taller than Sasha. It’s a pain not being able to reach the top shelf of anything and never being able to see above the next shoulder in the crowd. But, in your case, cuteness makes up for it all.
I am so, so happy for you. I told you Mrs O is georgeous in person. She is a stunning woman. I wish everyone could get to meet her in person. Did you notice how thin PBO is without his jacket? 🙂
Oh my goodness, what a fantastic experience, ck!!!! All four Obamas at the same time!! I bet it felt like a total time freeze and the POOF!! It’s gone. We keep hearing the girls are very sweet and it sounds like you saw that, too. WOW, so happy and excited for you.
Oh, Kayla, how incredible! You had better take a nap, or maybe not, you might wake up and think it was a dream, so you had better not sleep ever again! It will surely be the coolest thing ever to tell PBO when he calls you how you enjoyed meeting him and his lovely family at the Egg Roll events! I am so touched and pleased for you! Well Done, you waited to get home to faint! wondering how long it will take your feet to touch the ground! ((((((:;)))))))
collegekay, what can I say? You got a chance to meet the Obamas. Dam girl, I wish it was me. But I am so happy for you. Meeting FLOTUS is my life long dream.
so since I’ve shared the horror of my plumbing problems the last few days.. I want to share GOOD news 🙂 YaY was talking to my neighbor.. kind of a jack of all trades sorta guy, who’s always pleasant.. just informed me that he had done plumbing for over 12 yrs and is now on his way to rent a roto-rooter machine for me.. and is going to do the job for me himself.. at probably a considerably less cost. I’m so thrilled.. yes I am thrilled to have a plumber. None of the local plumbers called back, I tried them again w/ no luck.. and its going on 4 days since I shut everything off. Anyhoo.. no more plumbing whines from Sheri ~
You know we don’t talk much, me and my neighbors.. we’re indoors so much of the year in Nd with the bitter cold we often have.. but I have to say this guy is always kind.. and to offer to do this today just makes me so grateful meta. Camping out in your house is okay.. but not something I wanted to do long term 😉
This is an angel, and even if you have to pay him, so what, angels need to make a living too! I’m happy to hear of this development! Could be a new turn in neighborly relationships also! Good for him, good for you!
yes he was definitely my angel today.. he finished in just a couple of hours.. was only going to charge me $50 on top of the equipment rental of $35.. I gave him $70 though as I would have paid almost $200 to the plumber. I still came out ahead, plus can take a shower!!
Sherij,it’s called karma. You, my dear, were so terrific in co-ordinating Haichiko’s need, and it all came back to you.
What you give out, is what you get back. it’s as simple and not so complex as that.
that sure does seem to be true today ladyjazz.. I am happy for the good karma… and I’m thrilled beyond belief at all of the goodwill being given to Hachiko.. that has been truly wonderful to witness 🙂 Happy day to you too ~
Just got in and opening the site is like opening a present and finding everything you ever wanted inside. Going to go slowly through every post and comments to savor the moment. Sdee you later.
Thnks so much Chips for once again making us feel that are there.
Go CollegeKay!!!! What a wonderful experience for you.
The Obama Diary 
Hey..did I make it?
You did! I was talking to myself…..as usual.
Congrats on #1!
Hi DesertFlower, Hopefruit and Chips! I came on here to catch a replay of Pres. Obama cracking himself up reading…and I fell into 1st..lol
I am first
How darling is that little boy in the jacket??!! Such a beautiful and fun day for everyone. Loved see the girls and Mrs. O in their spring colors and Bo gently doing his part.
OMG what a cutie. If I was anywhere near him, I’d have to pinch those cheeks.
And the little one with the Obama t-shirt. So darling.
If this is not the cutest little boy ever!!
I watched that dad hurry and put on his sport coat when PBO was arriving on the scene at the egg roll—-then I saw his little son in his little sport coat—-knew that they were all excited about their special day at the WH——so I was happy to see the president give them some special attention. The little guy is the cutest ever!
Oh, that is just so sweet. I’m so glad he got some attention.
THEY ARE HAVING SO MUCH FUN……ALL THEY HAVE TO DO NOW IS KEEP FLOTUS FROM REPLACING THE JELLYBEANS WITH FRESH CARROTS!!!!!…LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL..HAVE A BLESSED DAY ALL…DUTY CALLS!
Have a good day too, Sue D!
*blinks*
The carrot comment, sorry, but with all the RW constant lies about the federal government/First Lady telling people what to eat, that strikes a discordant note.
Chips you are FANTASTIC!!!!!! You already have a clip of PBO reading Where The Wild Things Are and Bo chiming in.
Is tundra twit still hosting the show ?
Everyone at the network should be embarrassed 🙄
I’m surprise Matt went along with it. I expected better from him. It’s good to see Gumbel has more class.
Chica, you are the best!! How cool is Bo barking when PBO tells the kids to “Roar their terrible Roars”!!! 😀 😀
Pushups Mr President? sooo cool I wonder if Mitt is watching this perfectly (FIT) man and intellectually
capable walk.chuw. and do pushups at the same time!!! wooow.
Yes you did!
Here is the e-mail for Bob Schieffer is anyone wants it.
http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/feedback/fb_news_form.shtml
FL Michelle Obama is now at the Play With Your Food Stage so click on that to watch her.
FLOTUS is back. Cooking. – http://www.whitehouse.gov/live/play-your-food
Thank you! I’m getting dizzy trying to follow her around from channel to channel.
Love her comments on the food tips.
lmao @ BO & Bo roaring their asses off.
OMG amk that was so cute. Bo is a precious dog!
Collegekay, you look fabulous! 🙂
She looks so cute!! A great photo to cherish forevah.
OMG, that little curly-haired boy is sooooo cute! I just wanna pinch those yummy cheeks! Love my First Family — they look splendid!
President Barack Obama does pushups as the Harlem Globe Trotters watch
GET OUT!!!!
😆
Chips we need video! 😆 OMG!!!! Getdouttahere! FLOTUS did push-ups now the Commander-In-Chief himself does push-ups? Woah.
Oh I am having all kinds of thoughts 😳
You’re a DISGRACE. (Me too).
You know ole man Knoller posted a tweet a few minutes ago that PBO had missed 6 shots and had to do 6 pushups. I quickly shutdown twitter because the thoughts of seeing him do pushups was a bit too much and here you are with the picture. It’s just shameful but hey…he just shouldn’t look so darn good! It’s not my fault 😉
I wonder how many push ups can Mark Knoller do? Any guess?
Damn near zero. But I bet he can shove as many chocolate donuts down in his piehole in roughly the same time that PBO can do as many pushups.
😆 😆 😆 😆
LOL, nearly choked on my dinner at that.
Z-E-R-O!!!!!!!!
lol….I’ll be nice and not comment on that.
That’s why I admire you Christi. You are able to exercise restraint against tremendous odds! Impossible odds!!!
Oh you don’t know what I’m thinking Hope lol….every time I see his disgusting tweets , my first reaction would be to send him this tweet. ”Oh shut up and go eat a donut”. I don’t do that of course because that would be mean so I learned a lot of control about him.
I don’t want to be mean about his weight but I can’t help thinking about it. He just makes me so mad sometimes.
And it’s not even really his weight that’s the issue. I know plenty thin individuals who are lazy and have terrible eating habits. But knoller is just so unkempt and sloppy, not just in his appearance but in the things he seems to focus on, e.g., his tweets are trivialities devoid of any substance.
Yessss unkempt and sloppy is right! in every way
Knoller’s weight isn’t the issue.
The real issue is Knoller’s nasty attitude.
One. Then the ambulance will be rushing him to the hospital to take care of the broken, bleeding nose.
Oh dear, I think I’m going to {{{{{{{{faint}}}}}}}}
This Obama family is a family who believes in exercise. I wonder if FLOTU and POTUS have a contest about who can do the most push ups.
Myth R-Money seen doing push-ups in 4…3….2….1….
LOL!! It’ll be breaking news on TeaNN.
OMG – this is from collegkay – right?!?!?
I can’t wait to hear every detail, eh hopefruit?
I AM THRILLED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
O.M.G. Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!!!
That’s our GIRL!!!
Way to go Collegekay!
Ck, so so so so so so. So so so SO very very very very very COOL! 😉 😉 😉
OMG! Yay Collegekay! Good for you! 🙂
Does anyone know the name of the chef FLOTUS was cooking with?
I just caught the tail end of the segment. I think that was Marcus Samuelson.
That’s right. Thanks!
I see him all the time outside his restuarant Red Rooster. I live two blocks away.
White House Announces 2012 Easter Egg Roll Program and Talent Line-Up
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Chefs Andrew Zimmern; Richard Blais; Marcus Samuelsson; Paul Qui; Carla Hall; Pat and Gina Neely; Bryan Voltaggio and the White House Chefs will prepare healthy eating demonstrations in the Play with your Food station.
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/04/06/white-house-announces-2012-easter-egg-roll-program-and-talent-line
Love him!
Marcus Samuelsson
He has a super interesting bio. Check him out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Samuelsson
Congrats Kayla. Tell us all about it.
I have a story to tell y’all. omfg. I talked to FLOTUS, Malia, and Sasha. They’re really cool peeps.
I posted your pic from Facebook and Hopefruit just posted your tweet. I’m soooooo Happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I need a lie down. Collegekay, you are practically becoming part of the family 😆 THRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLED for you!
Maybe the First Family will create a baby-sitter-in-chief position for CK, and she can become a mentor/companion for the first daughters… Well, why not?
Excellent. Congrats. Now spill the beans.
Collegekay – I can’t begin to imagine how thrilled you must be to actually speak to our First daughters and FLOTUS! Congratulations!!! We can’t wait to hear EVERYTHING 🙂 🙂
Yes tell us all about it. You look so excited in your picture. I’d be too. After they revive me with smelling salts.
Tell us…tell us…
wait…you can tell us later after you’ve left the White House.
So excited for you.
No way!! *faint*
YESSSSSSS!! Can’t wait for the deets!!!!
Chips and TOD Family, we are so blessed. Look at our own Collegekay standing on the WH lawn and then being able to get a talk with FLOTUS, Malia, and Sasha!!!! Wow!!!
See, I told you all that we are a Very, Very, Very Special family with Great Energy running all through us. I am so grateful to our beautiful Chips for our great site which is such a haven for all of us.((((((((((((( We Love You, Chipsticks)))))))))))))))) TOD Family!!!!!!
I was doing my prayers and meditations, and I just cried( With Much Joy) for the beautiful family that we have here. I thought of our Hachiko. I hope we are all remembering to send out good energy her way for her visit with Tucker today. May it be a good one.
Thinking of POB doing those push ups, oh ,Lawd have mercy on us. We have a fineeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and most gentle spirit in our POTUS. We have to get him re-elected on Nov. 6. A Must!!! We need to keep this beautiful gift in the Oval Office, and We Will. And do not even start me on our beautiful FLOTUS. Blessings, blessings.
So ,let us have a Celebration within today for the many glorious rainbows of love, peace, joy, compassion, humor, giving of our blessings to others, and our total intellect to move forward in this wonderful place in our history right now.
Where is our Yardarm756? I am worried now. Please, anyone heard lately what is happening?
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Sending out my hugs today to my TOD Family and our beautiful Chips))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Egg salad with dinner tonight to end the beautiful day for all of the lovely little ones who graced the WH grounds today with our beautiful First Family and all the beautiful staffers, SS, entertainers, and workers who made it such a wonderful day for those kids who will write about it all, one day ,when most of us will be on to another level. Just think, we made it all happen in 2008 ,and Will Make It Happen, by the Grace of God in 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all who are PRESSING ON!!! HZ
I loved it when FLOTUS said to POTUS “Thank You Honey”. 🙂
Just look at that smile on Sasha’s face.
And I love his big smile after she calls him honey”. LIke a teenage boy in love with his dream girl! LOL
“I think the president is gonna try to beat a three year old … which I hope he does not.”
Hahaha, it cracks me up when she teases him like that. 😀
Iloved the way his face lit up when FLOTUS called him Honey, and the ever so gentle shrug of his shoulders when she said she hoped he didn’t beat a three year old at egg rolling! They are so lovely, gentle and funny! Beautiful, just beautiful family!
Chips–
That’s Rachel Crow from the US version of the X-Factor. She was the girl that fell on the ground after being unjustly eliminated from the show. She sang one of the best rendition of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind” that I’ve ever seen. She was simply outstanding. It’s on YouTube for anyone that wants to see it.
Ah thanks Jewelz, I didn’t know that was her. What a special day for her.
Whoever beat this girl Rachel Crow must be out of this world.
Geez Louise, Chips, WHEN are you going to ring the BELL when you change posts! There I am happily working in three spaces while you have left me behind!
Sorry VC!!!! 😆 Were you talking to yourself back there???
You know it’s a regular habit of mine. 😳 You should consider giving some incentive to those who regularly bring up the rear, you know. It shows their persistence and loyalty. Ahem! We won’t at this point mention their space-cadet-ishness. 😉 😉
excuses, excuses, excuses for tardiness.
Sssh, Amk! I thought you were my special friend. Some friend! 🙄
That’s what special friends are for. 🙂
Oh! Okay. 😉
LOL!
What are you laughing for, Dudette? It’s worth a try. 😉
You’re so right. I shouldn’t laugh, especially for somone with such persistence and loyalty. These should always be rewarded — no matter the “space-cadet-ishness” involved. My deepest, most sincere apologies. 😉
😉
LOL oh vc
Watching the first family interacting with their guests at the White House just makes you feel good inside. They are such gracious hosts. There will be lots of good memories and plenty of great photos suitable for framing.
LH, And watching their guests interact WITH them is exceptionally heart warming! America, you ‘done good’ with your 2008 choices! Please do it again in November, along with a straight DEMS ticket.
Nice!
This is fantastic news cuz she’s gonna need every penny of it. Rove’s Super PAC is gonna throw everything including the kitchen sink to try and take her down. I’m glad she is raising money because we really need to re-take that Senate seat!
They have some arrangement to not use superPAC’s. We’ll see if that holds up.
OMG, at long last. PLEASE let this come true.
Wow, finally some justice!
I don’t know if that is good or bad.
That’s what I’m wondering myself, is it good or bad??
It’s good if she can send him up for a long long time without a grand jury. Suits me.
It HAS to mean that she doesn’t need a grand jury based on the available evidence. Otherwise, she could be short-circuiting justice and due process and there would be the Mother of all backlashes.
I see on Orlando Sent. site—no grand jury, prosecutor will make arrest decision, as is her usual modus operandi. Protesters said to be blocking doors to Sanford police station.
what the heck happened, I thought the Grand Jury was already set to meet? WTH is happening in that town for gawd’s sake. I’m not a fan of this prosecutor from all that I’ve read about her, but what matters I guess is how Trayvon’s parents feel.
Apparently, it’s a good sign that they aren’t using the grand jury. From what I’ve been reading, Trayvon’s family actually opposed the grand jury. Also,
I’ve had this same thought also
thank you hopefruit.. as long as Trayvon’s parents are happy w/ how they’re doing things, than so am I.
Good news if he is arrested this week. No more strange fruits hanging from trees. No more, no more.
Yes! I really hope to see him arrested immediately, this has been beyond awful.
I love seeing the respect folks show by dressing in their suits, ties.. even the children in their finery to meet FLOTUS & POTUS.. it touches me.. its a BFD imo.
Totally agree. It’s such a beautiful and sweet sense of respect and joy for the place and the office. When I see people touring the White House in sweats, I cringe.
Me too. We had three set of clothes. One for church, one for school and on for the ‘yard.’ We would wear our Sunday best on special occassions. I hate seeing people in sweats and sneakers in the White House myself.
Big jugs and kisses to you, Miss Pat.
Whoooooops, that’s supposed to read HUGS and kisses!! LOLz.
sherijr, I totally agree. When meeting the President show some respect.
Fantastic! I love it! it says it all doesn’t it?
donna, I love it!!!!!
When you do, let us know where we can get one too. That is priceless.
I want a handful. 🙂
Oh, if you hear of the source, I’m in. We’ve got a lot of street fairs coming up and this would be perfect!!!
Looks like an offensive foul on POTUS, he is pushing the defensive guy away. But if I was ref, I wouldn’t make the call. He’s the President, right.
You’re right Annie. That’s definitely an offensive foul by POTUS. But we’ll let it slide. 😆
Oh darn POTUS.. I think thats against the rules .. lol, 😉
lol it does doesn’t it?
I love his playfulllness.. his ability to get in the spirit of the moments, far as I’m concerned that shows just how selflless & ADULT he is.. knows when to have FUN. Hey Christi, nice to see ya 🙂
Nice to see you as well sherijr 🙂
I didn’t see anything. 🙂
This seems bad to me: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/04/09/netflix-gets-political-with-flixpac/ Netflix forming a PAC to push it’s anti-piracy agenda.
Warren raises 6.9 million, doubling Scott Brown.
Boom, goes the firecracker!
soooo ? 😉 😉
I am good! Thanks for asking.
Tch, tch, tch
With negotiations set to begin Friday between Iran and six world powers over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iran suggested a compromise late Sunday to eventually stop producing 20 percent enriched uranium.
Under the proposed compromise, Iran would continue to enrich its low-grade uranium, and would stop enriching 20 percent uranium — which is viewed as the step below weapons-grade uranium — once Iran had enough stockpiled for its medical research.
Iran’s nuclear chief, Fereidoun Abbasi, outlined the proposal on state television late Sunday, according to The Associated Press.
Talks between Iran and the P5+1 group — the five permanent United Nations Security Council countries plus Germany — are set to begin on Friday in Istanbul.
http://thehill.com/blogs/defcon-hill/policy-and-strategy/220517-iran-suggests-compromise-ahead-of-nuclear-talks
I thought the Iranians have been saying they’re not enriching to 20% all this time. Now they’re admitting they’ve been doing it, and are prepared to stop? I really hope these talks make progress. This tension is not good.
Hello TOD Family,
Could anybody please tell me why I really, truly like to see President Obama and his family in the white House for another 5 years.
Because they are the absolute best? Because they’re sugar and spice and everything nice. 😀
Well said. UTaustin and thanks a lot. Its nice to know that I am not the only one with an incurable Obama Virus
woohoo- new website set up by the Obama Campaign: http://www.barackobama.com/buffett-rule?source=20120409_ofa_ps&utm_medium=email&utm_source=obama&utm_campaign=20120409_ofa_ps
Pushing the Buffet rule HARD.. please folks retweet, facebook it 🙂
So Chips you just had to go and post two of the “push up” pictures. Sigh!!!!!!!!!!! 😉
Feeling a little hot there Donna?
Thanks goodness for the desk fan I keep here at my office. 😉
lol Donna
PBO is genuine. He has a great heart and soul
and is ease with all kinds if people. Children
in particular really take to him.
What is amazing about that video, Chips, is at the time I thought President Reagan was TOO far right. Now, the present crop-if you contrast them with Reagan demonstrate their radicalism.
that is 10 kinds of awesome! i noticed PBO put ronnie reagan on his side during that incredible speech last week where he torn apart “trickle down economics” once and for all. republicans and the media pundit heads will have headaches beyond belief by the time PBO gets done with this campaign. PBO is taking all their “tried and true” lies/talking points away from them once and for all. democrats 2012!
President Obama plays basketball with former NBA basketball player Bruce Bowen
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to announce in the next few days, a limited principle reduction on government backed loans.
This is what the Administration had been pushing for!
Of course, writing down the principal does not cost tax payers Any money, but Fox just reported it will cost tax payers 100 billion dollars.
Fox cannot help but lie, it’s what they do so well! 100 billion dollars, ridiculous!!
This cracks me up:
This pic is so cute and when Bo barked that was simply priceless!
BTW – Is that PBO’s favorite checkered shirt he is sporting today?
I especially like FLOTUSs expression.
I’m sure I make that same expression when my husband does something crazy/embarrassing?:)
Like she is saying……”Really.?”……..
Hahaha
I know! It really is PRICELESS!
THANKS CHIPS FOR ALL THE PICS!
My pleasure Cha!
Cough.
Whoa!!! Okay now you are just showing off….I’m going for a walk to cool off (right after I stare at this picture for about 15 minutes) 😯
😆 😆
Yes it is——same shirt. Keeping the streak going—-:)
And loved watching the pres. read to the kids—–with feeling! You can tell he’s had experience. A good reading daddy.
Love this shirt (s)…. There must be more than one, it suits him perfectly!
It was so cute how FLOTUS whispered in Bo’s ear probably to be a good boy and don’t bark. Bo sat patiently and quietly while the girls read…..so cute.
It’s the flotus’ quizzical expression that cracks me up.
Me too. 😆
Bo has the loveliest hairdo. Hee.
Good Morning TOD family
This story made my day
What’s Good In the Hood: Teens Start Good News Paper, Thwarting City’s Image as “Godforsaken”
http://www.whatisworking.com/2012/04/whats-good-in-hood-teens-start-good.html
Thank you. This is so uplifting……. Tweeted.
Please help spread this information
7 Ways the Affordable Care Act Helps Latinos
http://www.whatisworking.com/2012/04/7-ways-affordable-care-act-helps.html
Tweeted wiw.
MyrnaCare: Peace of Mind and Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
http://www.whatisworking.com/2012/04/myrnacare-peace-of-mind-and-health.html
Great links Linda! As always – useful, enlightening, inspiring. Thank you!
13 Religious Women to Watch in 2012
http://www.whatisworking.com/2012/04/13-religious-women-to-watch-in-2012.html
HAHA! Like most of the GOP, the more people find out about potential candidates, the LESS they like them. No wonder even Goldman Sachs is now saying that PBO should be re-elected.
So what ever happened to the PETA protest planned for today’s festitivies, or the LGBT couple who planned to approach PBO today?
I saw the LGBT couple on Thomas Roberts show earlier on MSNBC. They were two fathers and they have an 8 year old daughter. They admitted that under PBO they had gotten a lot of benefits that protected them in the workplace but they still felt that PBO hadn’t done much for them. 🙄 Roberts reminded them that this was an Easter Egg Roll, where they and their daughter could just have fun and not bring the nastiness of politics to the WH on such a nice day and nice event. He told them that the Easter Egg Roll wasn’t a place for politics and interest group issues, but they disagreed. He wished them luck and a Happy Easter.
“They admitted that under PBO they had gotten a lot of benefits that protected them in the workplace but they still felt that PBO hadn’t done much for them.”
Then they can vote for Romney, that should make them immensly happy
True, with a Romney Presidency, they wouldn’t even see the WH lawn on Easter much less be given a platform to protest and make demands. There is a time and place for everything, and today was not one of those times for a protest.
I’m surprise Dan Choi didn’t join them and chain himself to the Easter Bunny.
LOL!
Some special interest groups with NEVER be satisfied.
It is important to differentiate between a special interest group and some people ithin that group.
Not to mention the fact that this administration has gone out of their way to include families w/same-sex parents to the egg roll, as well as other WH events.
If this was President Romney or President Santorum they would be escorted off the WH premises as soon as they showed up, that is if they were even invited in the first place. What a couple of ingrates.
I’m just grinning from ear to ear at the cuteness explosion in those pictures and videos. Cute kids, cute First Family, cute Easter Bunny, cute Globetrotters! Just cute, cute, cute! 😀 😀 😀
You forgot ‘cute Bo’. Can’t leave him out. 😆
Okay, I just got here. It’ll take me all day to catch up, with this amount of goodness.
1. President Obama doing push ups. Alrighty, then. Hallelujah.
2. CollegeKay! So adorable. (And lucky!)
3. All of the Obamas are wearing Easter egg colors but the President. Do better next year, people.
4. That little girl in the images in the long blue coat = future fashionista! Love her.
Good afternoon TOD fam!
Here is link to theEaster Egg Roll program and activity books:
Click to access wheer12-program.web_.pdf
Click to access 2012_easter_activity_book.pdf
This is a lovely first family. Boy, I love them.
I can not stand that Mitch McConnell.
Sorry to threadjack so early, but I really need some advice ASAP!!!
Shitake!!!!
I applied for a job at this hospital in NOLA. I just receieved an email from them asking me to provide 5 references. 2 of the references should be from direct/past lab managers. My current job is where most of my experience comes from. I am a good tech and I am well qualified for this position, but I am wary of asking for references from any of my current managers because firstly, I haven’t told anyone but my closest friend/acquaintances that I am looking for another job. I haven’t told any of them that I am looking for a position in NOLA either, so my current manager have no idea that I’m looking for other work. Secondly, they have been really petty in the past (and are kinda petty overall, which is one of the reasons I want to leave) with other people I know who have left, and if I don’t get this position, then I will have to keep my current job and I KNOW that they will make my life here very uncomfortable, which I just do not want to deal with.
I am thinking really hard about using Senior Techs instead of supervisors, I’ve already written to the recruiter and explained the “hostile” work situation that could occur if I asked for references and did not get the job.
I have a feeling that I could possibly get this job, the only stickling point for me would be pay rate. I have the experience to ask for the higher pay scale which would still be about $2-$3 less than my current job, but once I’m home in NOLA, I can supplement that income with a PRN job just like I currently do.
Unlike with the CDC job I applied for my gut tells me that I have a REAL chance of getting this position if I can just get an interview and before that happens, I need to deal with the references situations.
Anyone have any good ideas on what I should do?
Ask the recruiter if you can provide alternative refs. Its not a good idea to ask current employers/employees to be references.
I know of 2 former employees who were more “senior” techs who I am still friends with who can provide references from my current job. I also have a current employee who is a friend of mines who was just as excited as I was over the CDC job and she was very upset when I didn’t get the CDC job. She is currently a Senior Tech (MT III) to my lower tech (MT II).
Good advice. You don’t want to lie but sometimes you have to and then ask for forgiveness. Get some people you know to vouch for you, some good friends or former colleagues who have moved on. Good luck.
Recruiters are all too familiar with this situation…a peer or a person who is senior to you in some capacity should be adequate. Also, if there is someone who can vouch for you who is senior in your field yet not at your current job, that person might also be acceptable as a reference.
I’m sure you know best, considering all of your circumstances, but not always a good idea to tell a potential employer that you’re in a work environment that could turn hostile if you ask for references and did not get the job (potential employers usually know that, and will ask you if it’s okay to contact your present employer, but sometimes potential employers instead blame the victims, sometimes subconsciously). I know you said you’ve already mentioned it, but might be good not to bring it up again, if you can find references elsewhere. Just a thought; don’t mean to sound as though I know your situation better than you know it!
I did not call it an hostile environment in my email. I used the word “uncomfortable”. Instead
Forgot to add: Good luck – I’m sure you’ve “got it”!
I’d go with references from the Senior Techs, lamh35, for a start and see what happens. If the hospital in NOLA has any further questions, I’m sure it will ask. I’d try the ST route and see what happens.
President Barack Obama acts out a part of the story while reading from the book ‘Where The Wild Things Are’
😆 😆 😆 😆 The Wild Rumpus sure does look like fun!
LOL! Don’t be surprised when this shows up in a GOP ad. It’ll be enhanced with fangs and blood dripping down. Ooooo – look at the scary, black, muslim, socialist, Kenyan, elitist, vampire President. Hide your children, hide your dogs, hide your wives, hide your grandmas. Be afraid, people, be very afraid. 🙂
I wouldn’t even bet you on this because it would be easy money out of my pocket.
Oh you’re right Dudette
It’s probably going to be front page on Huff from now on on every story about the President.
And he’ll be several shades darker.
Ugh… the crazy. It’s just so tiresome.
Facebook announced in a blog post that it is buying photo-sharing service Instagram.
Mark Zuckerberg wrote in a post on his Timeline, “For years, we’ve focused on building the best experience for sharing photos with your friends and family. Now, we’ll be able to work even more closely with the Instagram team to also offer the best experiences for sharing beautiful mobile photos with people based on your interests.”
Facebook said it had paid approximately $1 billion for the two year-old company.
Instagram, which was founded in 2010, recently shared that it had attracted more than 30 million users.
I find it quite interesting that this parent here who was never fussy about Easter eggs or egg hunting when there was a young ‘un in the house has now sat through the WH Easter Egg Roll for the third consecutive year!!! This is definitely the Obamas’ fault! 😆 😆
Man! I missed all the fun 🙂 now to catch up :-).
CollegeKay, how wonderful for you :-).
😕
A woman with long fingernails takes photographs of U.S. President Barack Obama during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 9
The first thing I think of when I see nails like that is “How the hell do you, um, do your business?!”
Liberal Librarian, I thought about that, but I didn’t want to say it. But how do do she?
*** now, get this one***
An anonymous Vietnamese Man, bought the Town of Beuford Montana for 900k bucks.
I am not sure if I like the idea of Foreign business men and or Governments, Buying Towns.
As a matter of fact, it’s scary!
I read over the weekend about China basically investing in the Caribbean.
I read that just 1 person lived there.
What a liar……
Mitt Romney will speak at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting on Friday. According to the NRA’s website, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich are also scheduled to speak.
Romney has previously stated his support of the Second Amendment and said he owns guns. “I believe in the Second Amendment, I’ll protect the Second Amendment, I have guns myself,” he said in Ohio in late February. “Not going to tell you where they are. Don’t have them on myself either, all right.”
In 2007, Romney said he owned guns but later clarified that they actually belonged to his son.
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This man is not capable of telling the truth.
I’m back! I’m so exhausted but it was sooooo worth it! Ok so I got to the WH at 5am this morning to start my shift. I was an egg roll volunteer, so basically I helped the kids roll the egg and stuff. So yeah anyway…. the First Family comes out around 10:30 and I’m like OMG they’re going to come over here. I braced myself… kept it cool ya know. 😉 PBO comes down… ahhh he’s so fiiiiiiine. After the kids rolled the eggs, I went over to FLOTUS and the girls and I just stood by them. Finally, I worked up the courage to say something — I mean this *IS* a one-chance-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I said, “Hi Mrs. Obama.” She said “Heyyy” all enthused and she gave me a half-hug (faint). She’s so tall and gorgeous in person… FLAWLESS skin! I’m not exaggerating. So yeah, then I go on to say “wow you guys are so tall… goodness.” Sasha, Malia, and FLOTUS laughed. Seriously, Sasha is 10 and she’s my height! I said, “I’m short, people think I’m a 14 year old kid when they see me, even though I’m grown.” (lol) FLOTUS said, “well we’re a different family ya know. And you’re taller than Sasha.” I said “yeah that’s true.” Malia said “you can take advantage of that.” Meaning, I look young so that’s a good thing. Sasha laughed.
Then FLOTUS said “when you get to be 48 like me you’ll be grateful for that.” I said “yeah, but you look GREAT for your age.” She laughed and kinda half-hugged me again.
This little convo lasted like 30 seconds. By this time, PBO is about 10 feet away from me taking pictures with a group of kids (the ones you see in this thread). He comes over near me and I said, “Hi Mr. President.” He said, “Hey how are you?!” I shook his hand with my head down blushing. He’s so gorgeous I couldn’t even look him in the eye. So serious. After that it was over…. they went over to the Story Time area to read to the kids. I wish I couldve got pictures, but we weren’t really aloud. I’m just grateful for the experience.
*dies*
you are the envy of everyone here lol
aristac, Dam right she is, the only one collegekay didn’t mention was Bo and Grandma. I didn’t use to like dogs, but thanks to Bo, I like them now. Bo is the best dog since Lassie.
I am proud of you for not fainting 🙂
OH man! that is so cool! And when you get your phone call you can say that you two met at the egg roll event.
Oh College Kay, you were so lucky to have an experience only the smallest percentage of the population will ever have. Someday, you’ll be able to tell your grandchildren this and they’ll look at you with awe. When PBO calls you, you’ll be able to tell him you’re old pals who met at the Easter Egg Roll. By the way you’re as cute as a button and it was really great to see your photo. As a fellow shortie, I can sympathize with your being not much taller than Sasha. It’s a pain not being able to reach the top shelf of anything and never being able to see above the next shoulder in the crowd. But, in your case, cuteness makes up for it all.
Oh I’m so excited just reading of your experience Kay- how wonderful and perfect! Happy happy for you!
I am so, so happy for you. I told you Mrs O is georgeous in person. She is a stunning woman. I wish everyone could get to meet her in person. Did you notice how thin PBO is without his jacket? 🙂
Yes! he’s thin and tall! lol
donna, I hope to meet FLOTUS sometime during the second term. I just hope I keep my cool like collegekay.
Oh my goodness, what a fantastic experience, ck!!!! All four Obamas at the same time!! I bet it felt like a total time freeze and the POOF!! It’s gone. We keep hearing the girls are very sweet and it sounds like you saw that, too. WOW, so happy and excited for you.
CK, Thanks for sharing your terrific experience with us. One more to add to your memoirs. 😆
So cool collegekay. Really happy for you. We will live vicariously through you. 🙂
Oh, Kayla, how incredible! You had better take a nap, or maybe not, you might wake up and think it was a dream, so you had better not sleep ever again! It will surely be the coolest thing ever to tell PBO when he calls you how you enjoyed meeting him and his lovely family at the Egg Roll events! I am so touched and pleased for you! Well Done, you waited to get home to faint! wondering how long it will take your feet to touch the ground! ((((((:;)))))))
That’s so awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Collegekay, I’m so excited to hear of your great adventure – actually meeting the First Family in person! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
I am soooo thrilled for you collegekay!!! What a fabulous memory for you! And I’m so proud of you for not passing out! LOL!
You are so lucky Collegekay. You’ll get another chance to talk to PBO you know…..
collegekay, what can I say? You got a chance to meet the Obamas. Dam girl, I wish it was me. But I am so happy for you. Meeting FLOTUS is my life long dream.
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OMG! Have you all seen this hilarious bumper sticker from Democrats.org?
http://my.democrats.org/page/s/pick-your-free-bumper-sticker
so since I’ve shared the horror of my plumbing problems the last few days.. I want to share GOOD news 🙂 YaY was talking to my neighbor.. kind of a jack of all trades sorta guy, who’s always pleasant.. just informed me that he had done plumbing for over 12 yrs and is now on his way to rent a roto-rooter machine for me.. and is going to do the job for me himself.. at probably a considerably less cost. I’m so thrilled.. yes I am thrilled to have a plumber. None of the local plumbers called back, I tried them again w/ no luck.. and its going on 4 days since I shut everything off. Anyhoo.. no more plumbing whines from Sheri ~
Wow, that is so wonderful. You must feel so relieved. So nice to have such great neighbors.
You know we don’t talk much, me and my neighbors.. we’re indoors so much of the year in Nd with the bitter cold we often have.. but I have to say this guy is always kind.. and to offer to do this today just makes me so grateful meta. Camping out in your house is okay.. but not something I wanted to do long term 😉
This is an angel, and even if you have to pay him, so what, angels need to make a living too! I’m happy to hear of this development! Could be a new turn in neighborly relationships also! Good for him, good for you!
yes he was definitely my angel today.. he finished in just a couple of hours.. was only going to charge me $50 on top of the equipment rental of $35.. I gave him $70 though as I would have paid almost $200 to the plumber. I still came out ahead, plus can take a shower!!
Sherij,it’s called karma. You, my dear, were so terrific in co-ordinating Haichiko’s need, and it all came back to you.
What you give out, is what you get back. it’s as simple and not so complex as that.
that sure does seem to be true today ladyjazz.. I am happy for the good karma… and I’m thrilled beyond belief at all of the goodwill being given to Hachiko.. that has been truly wonderful to witness 🙂 Happy day to you too ~
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/04/09/pushing-up-pressing-on/
Best First Family ever!!!!!
Just got in and opening the site is like opening a present and finding everything you ever wanted inside. Going to go slowly through every post and comments to savor the moment. Sdee you later.
Thnks so much Chips for once again making us feel that are there.
Go CollegeKay!!!! What a wonderful experience for you.