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Cha

(297,137 posts)
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 12:56 AM Dec 2016

The classy First Family.


Matt Murphy ‎@MattMurph24
The classy First Family.
7:57 AM - 7 Dec 2016
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Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama looking so GORGEOUS in People Magazine.
8 years of flawlessness!

1:40 PM - 7 Dec 2016







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The classy First Family. (Original Post) Cha Dec 2016 OP
Kick for Obamas! Cha Dec 2016 #1
KICK! Cha Dec 2016 #2
K&R. TexasTowelie Dec 2016 #3
Mahalo, TexasT! Cha Dec 2016 #6
Oh, my. brer cat Dec 2016 #4
They are gorgeous, brer cat.. and it shines through Cha Dec 2016 #8
That last one is my favorite. procon Dec 2016 #5
It's a good one, procon.. I like the first Cha Dec 2016 #11
Pretty cool. HassleCat Dec 2016 #7
Miss 'em awful, HassleCat! Cha Dec 2016 #16
K&R Jeffersons Ghost Dec 2016 #9
Mahalo, Jeffersons Ghost! Cha Dec 2016 #19
Wow! ginnyinWI Dec 2016 #10
You can have them, ginny! Cha Dec 2016 #21
Here's another one for you and your daughter, Ginny! Cha Dec 2016 #29
thanks ginnyinWI Dec 2016 #55
We are so lucky to have had them for eight years. spiderpig Dec 2016 #12
Bookmark 'em, spiderpig! We're gonna miss Cha Dec 2016 #24
What great pictures. Thanks Cha!!! still_one Dec 2016 #13
Here's another one, stillone Cha Dec 2016 #25
That first pic, wow. Big smile and the beauties. Bet they all can't wait to get the hell out, tho. JudyM Dec 2016 #14
Here's another great pic, Judy.. Cha Dec 2016 #27
Michelle, my belle mountain grammy Dec 2016 #15
Michelle looks so beautiful in it.. and almost as young Cha Dec 2016 #30
Waaaaa hibbing Dec 2016 #17
Triple WAH WAH WAH! Cha Dec 2016 #32
Damn, Cha, you got me again! UtahLib Dec 2016 #18
Here's another one, Utah! Cha Dec 2016 #33
Good gravy. Did our FLOTUS somehow get younger in the White House? Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #20
I know right, Maru?! She doesn't look Cha Dec 2016 #34
A joyful heart and kindness make the heart and body young! Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #108
FYI, Maru Cha Dec 2016 #105
Beautiful, amazing family. Duppers Dec 2016 #22
Yes, indeed! Mahalo Duppers! Cha Dec 2016 #35
OMG...tears! Silver Gaia Dec 2016 #23
Aloha Silver Gaia! I'm so grateful for what they've Cha Dec 2016 #37
I love this LittleGirl Dec 2016 #26
Aloha, LittleGirl Can't you order one online Cha Dec 2016 #38
thank you for the link LittleGirl Dec 2016 #53
Thanks for putting this OP together Cha. I will pass around. riversedge Dec 2016 #28
You're Cha Dec 2016 #41
Beautiful. sheshe2 Dec 2016 #31
Yes, beautiful beyond words, she Cha Dec 2016 #42
Seems like only yesterday that they were moving into the White House. George II Dec 2016 #36
I know George and the girls were little and their Cha Dec 2016 #46
They did America proud. My best wishes for all of them. nt oasis Dec 2016 #39
They have so much, oasis! Cha Dec 2016 #60
Oh man! Oh wow! So ABSOLUTELY gorgeous! Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #40
Yes! From Cha Dec 2016 #63
K&R.. From Class to Trash...so sad spanone Dec 2016 #43
Couldn't be more stark, spanone.. Cha Dec 2016 #67
Can't believe we are losing this great and honorable family workinclasszero Dec 2016 #44
It's a real American Horror story.. All we can do is Fight like hell.. Cha Dec 2016 #87
Yes Cha fight them workinclasszero Dec 2016 #106
Yes.. we are the majority of the People who Cha Dec 2016 #107
In the interest of fairness, someone should also post that classy shot of Trump ... 11 Bravo Dec 2016 #45
They always look like they are truly happy Bettie Dec 2016 #47
The warmth and love between them really shines through in these pix. mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #48
And yet they're so relateable. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2016 #49
Excellent point, greataunt.. They're as relateable and Cha Dec 2016 #50
Thanks for posting, Cha!! ailsagirl Dec 2016 #51
Thank you, ailsagirl! Our Michelle.. Cha Dec 2016 #70
Gorgeous family! mcar Dec 2016 #52
Speaking of throw back Thursday.. Cha Dec 2016 #72
K&R! gademocrat7 Dec 2016 #54
Well said, gademocrat.. thank you! Cha Dec 2016 #74
Will I miss ever miss them. BainsBane Dec 2016 #56
So going miss the Obamas in our White House! Cha Dec 2016 #75
Thanks so much for this pick-me-up! LAS14 Dec 2016 #57
I agree, LAS.. they will never wipe away Cha Dec 2016 #91
Love love love it Sunsky Dec 2016 #58
Agree wholeheartedly, Sunsky! Cha Dec 2016 #96
Those girls have really grown into beautiful young women! LAS14 Dec 2016 #59
Big K&R! NastyRiffraff Dec 2016 #61
Thank you so much, Riff! Cha Dec 2016 #88
A farewell address NastyRiffraff Dec 2016 #110
Good way to put it. Cha Dec 2016 #111
Yes, we will miss this family in the WH, I dont think they are ready to leave us forever. Thinkingabout Dec 2016 #62
I think he'll lead the charge against the crap coming nini Dec 2016 #66
He would be a good DNC Chairman Thinkingabout Dec 2016 #80
I agree completely nini Dec 2016 #82
That's what I'm thinking, nini! Cha Dec 2016 #90
oh.... can't wait to hear this nini Dec 2016 #98
Yes Obama is exponentially smarter than that lot.. they Cha Dec 2016 #99
I don't think they have to work too hard at being stupid. nini Dec 2016 #101
That's true.. it comes naturally.. and they don't work. Cha Dec 2016 #102
They will definitely be around, Thinkingabout.. Cha Dec 2016 #89
Now, from pure class to total trash JenniferJuniper Dec 2016 #64
IOW.... workinclasszero Dec 2016 #68
Yes, a 180 degree turn, JenniferJuniper.. Cha Dec 2016 #86
Such a lovely family. God I will miss them. smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #65
+10000 classof56 Dec 2016 #71
Our Planetary nightmare, smirkymonkey.. Cha Dec 2016 #94
Stop it, I'm crying already! Lifelong Protester Dec 2016 #69
Simply the BEST. Thank you! n/t Guilded Lilly Dec 2016 #73
k and r niyad Dec 2016 #76
Thank you, niyad! Cha Dec 2016 #92
We'll go Jamaal510 Dec 2016 #77
From sublime to the Cha Dec 2016 #93
Thanks Cha!!! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2016 #78
Aloha, Blanche! Cha Dec 2016 #100
Handsome, beautiful family northoftheborder Dec 2016 #79
Right, northoftheborder! Cha Dec 2016 #104
I love the one where he has his arms around Michelle..I love all the pics.. but that the best Peacetrain Dec 2016 #81
A yooooge change coming... Swapping a classy First Lady for a porn model. keithbvadu2 Dec 2016 #83
K again from the getting home from work crowd! LAS14 Dec 2016 #84
Thanks Cha! Scurrilous Dec 2016 #85
Mahalo, Cha! spooky3 Dec 2016 #95
One more kick for the late night crowd. Such a pick-me-up! LAS14 Dec 2016 #97
He gets older looking; every time I see her, she's more stunning than the last time I saw her. NBachers Dec 2016 #103
Such a wonderful family. democrank Dec 2016 #109
we will never bdamomma Dec 2016 #112
Agreed. Perhaps the classiest ever. aikoaiko Dec 2016 #113

brer cat

(24,559 posts)
4. Oh, my.
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 01:19 AM
Dec 2016

Those are gorgeous, Cha. The photo on the card is eye-popping. Those Obama women are something to behold, and he's not too shabby either.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
8. They are gorgeous, brer cat.. and it shines through
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 01:33 AM
Dec 2016

from their inner being. Right, the Obama Women are beauties and the President is not too shabby. lol

Don't know what we're going to do without them.. quite literally.

Mahalo, brer!

Cha

(297,137 posts)
21. You can have them, ginny!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 02:17 AM
Dec 2016

Glad you're sending them to your daughter!

Going to put them on my FB later! Mahalo

Cha

(297,137 posts)
29. Here's another one for you and your daughter, Ginny!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 04:29 AM
Dec 2016

Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka
Class. Love. Grace. Intelligence. Passion. Dignity. Hope.
A privilege to have had their stellar leadership for two terms.

7:05 AM - 7 Dec 2016
156 156 Retweets 276 276 likes

https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/07/a-beloved-commander-in-chief/#comments

ginnyinWI

(17,276 posts)
55. thanks
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 11:01 AM
Dec 2016

I did share the others and she loved them. She noticed that Michelle has changed her look, and we figured out that it is her brows--she's let them grow in. We think she looks younger, and in the Christmas card, looks like she could be her daughter's older sister. I speculated that maybe the daughters influenced her, like mine do for me!

spiderpig

(10,419 posts)
12. We are so lucky to have had them for eight years.
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 01:39 AM
Dec 2016

I'll have to hold those beautiful images in my mind for the next - whatever.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
25. Here's another one, stillone
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 03:19 AM
Dec 2016

Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka
Class. Love. Grace. Intelligence. Passion. Dignity. Hope.
A privilege to have had their stellar leadership for two terms.

7:05 AM - 7 Dec 2016
156 156 Retweets 276 276 likes

https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/07/a-beloved-commander-in-chief/#comments

Mahalo so much~:candle

JudyM

(29,225 posts)
14. That first pic, wow. Big smile and the beauties. Bet they all can't wait to get the hell out, tho.
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 01:49 AM
Dec 2016

Cha

(297,137 posts)
27. Here's another great pic, Judy..
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 03:53 AM
Dec 2016

Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka
Class. Love. Grace. Intelligence. Passion. Dignity. Hope.
A privilege to have had their stellar leadership for two terms.

7:05 AM - 7 Dec 2016
156 156 Retweets 276 276 likes

https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/07/a-beloved-commander-in-chief/#comments

Mahalo

hibbing

(10,096 posts)
17. Waaaaa
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 01:56 AM
Dec 2016

I'm going to miss them so much. I was thinking tonight President Obama sandwiched between two idiots.


Peace

Cha

(297,137 posts)
32. Triple WAH WAH WAH!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 04:57 AM
Dec 2016

Yes, and if anyone can take on 2 idiots on either side it's President Obama!

Mahalo Hibbing

Cha

(297,137 posts)
33. Here's another one, Utah!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 05:35 AM
Dec 2016

Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka
Class. Love. Grace. Intelligence. Passion. Dignity. Hope.
A privilege to have had their stellar leadership for two terms.

7:05 AM - 7 Dec 2016
156 156 Retweets 276 276 likes

https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/07/a-beloved-commander-in-chief/#comments

Mahalo so much~ :candle

Maru Kitteh

(28,339 posts)
20. Good gravy. Did our FLOTUS somehow get younger in the White House?
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 02:08 AM
Dec 2016

I should have DVR'd every speech, every interview he and Michelle gave so I could watch them for the next few years . . .

Cha

(297,137 posts)
34. I know right, Maru?! She doesn't look
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 06:20 AM
Dec 2016

much older than her beautiful daughters in that pic!

Her magic secret is a kind heart, healthy diet, and exercise! An educated guess on my part.

You'll be able to get all their speeches on youtube I bet..

Mahalo, Maru!

Maru Kitteh

(28,339 posts)
108. A joyful heart and kindness make the heart and body young!
Fri Dec 9, 2016, 02:45 AM
Dec 2016


Like this guy. He was 79 in this photo! Not too shabby.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
105. FYI, Maru
Fri Dec 9, 2016, 12:58 AM
Dec 2016
Dave Itzkoff
✔ ‎@ditzkoff
President Obama will be interviewed by Trevor Noah on The Daily Show on Monday, Dec. 12, Comedy Central says.
2:37 PM - 8 Dec 2016
93 93 Retweets 339 339 likes

❤️❤️❤️

Cha

(297,137 posts)
37. Aloha Silver Gaia! I'm so grateful for what they've
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 08:01 AM
Dec 2016

done for America.. I will love them forever! Mahalo

LittleGirl

(8,282 posts)
26. I love this
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 03:30 AM
Dec 2016

Can someone buy a copy for me and send it to Switzerland to me please? I can't find a copy of People here in English, waaa.

Seriously, I would love this edition in my collection. Pleaseeee?

Cha

(297,137 posts)
42. Yes, beautiful beyond words, she
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 09:18 AM
Dec 2016

Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka
Class. Love. Grace. Intelligence. Passion. Dignity. Hope.
A privilege to have had their stellar leadership for two terms.

7:05 AM - 7 Dec 2016
156 156 Retweets 276 276 likes

https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/07/a-beloved-commander-in-chief/#comments

The photog is magical too..

Mahalo so much~:candle

George II

(67,782 posts)
36. Seems like only yesterday that they were moving into the White House.
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 07:51 AM
Dec 2016

I have to believe they are the classiest couple to ever live there.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
46. I know George and the girls were little and their
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:01 AM
Dec 2016

parents were concerned how they would adjust to their new school.


Sweet as sugar: At the Democratic National Convention in August 2008, they were the epitome of girliness in matching pink dresses

link

Their beauty starts from the inside and glows outwardly.

Mahalo, George

Cha

(297,137 posts)
60. They have so much, oasis!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 11:42 AM
Dec 2016

I hope to see the Obamas fighting the good fight after the WH, too.

I know they want to.. they're as concerned about America as all of us..

Mahalo!

Cha

(297,137 posts)
67. Couldn't be more stark, spanone..
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 12:09 PM
Dec 2016

From the sublime to the ridiculous..

Thank you! Our First Family~

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
44. Can't believe we are losing this great and honorable family
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 09:24 AM
Dec 2016

For the horror show about to take over the white house.

I will miss the Obama's more than I can say, may God bless them all.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
87. It's a real American Horror story.. All we can do is Fight like hell..
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:30 PM
Dec 2016

Mark Knoller
✔ ‎@markknoller
Pres Obama considering a farewell address before leaving office next month, says @PressSec. "So stay tuned," he tells reporters.
8:59 AM - 8 Dec 2016
67 67 Retweets 78 78 likes

Thank you, working
 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
106. Yes Cha fight them
Fri Dec 9, 2016, 02:28 AM
Dec 2016

like they fought President Obama from day one till Jan 20 2017!

Give the same to Don the con and his anti america party!

11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
45. In the interest of fairness, someone should also post that classy shot of Trump ...
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 09:34 AM
Dec 2016

fondling his teenage daughter next to a statue of two parrots fucking.

Bettie

(16,089 posts)
47. They always look like they are truly happy
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:05 AM
Dec 2016

to be with each other.

The body language, their expressions are all so obviously real. They love one another (the whole family) and clearly enjoy being together. That is a great thing.

mnhtnbb

(31,382 posts)
48. The warmth and love between them really shines through in these pix.
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:09 AM
Dec 2016

It's a real damn shame that so many people in this country are so blinded by their hatred
not to be able to see that love and affection in this family.

I am really going to miss seeing photos of the Obamas together.

Thanks for the post.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
50. Excellent point, greataunt.. They're as relateable and
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:27 AM
Dec 2016

personable as they look.. which is very!

They're just sweet, kind people... and that's going to be a rarity going forth.. if not extinct.

Thank you!

Cha

(297,137 posts)
70. Thank you, ailsagirl! Our Michelle..
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 12:20 PM
Dec 2016

Mark Knoller
✔ ‎@markknoller
Mrs Obama helps sort @ToysForTots_USA at @JBABdc event - as some familiar faces look on.
8:59 AM - 7 Dec 2016
41 41 Retweets 27 27 likes

https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/07/a-beloved-commander-in-chief/



Cha

(297,137 posts)
72. Speaking of throw back Thursday..
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 12:25 PM
Dec 2016

Sweet as sugar: At the Democratic National Convention in August 2008, they were the epitome of girliness in matching pink dresses

link

Their beauty starts from the inside and glows outwardly.

Mahalo, mcar

gademocrat7

(10,654 posts)
54. K&R!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 11:00 AM
Dec 2016

A beautiful family. Thank you President Obama and family for being a shining example of intelligence, grace, kindness and love.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
75. So going miss the Obamas in our White House!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 01:20 PM
Dec 2016

It will be interesting to see what he has in mind afterwards.. I know it's going to be a lot different than if Hillary would have been gotten in.

Thank you, BB

LAS14

(13,783 posts)
57. Thanks so much for this pick-me-up!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 11:12 AM
Dec 2016

The good that he has done and the example shown by the whole family will have ripples for many decades.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
91. I agree, LAS.. they will never wipe away
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:36 PM
Dec 2016

President Obama's legacy no matter how hard they try.

Thank you!

Cha

(297,137 posts)
88. Thank you so much, Riff!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:32 PM
Dec 2016

Mark Knoller
✔ ‎@markknoller
Pres Obama considering a farewell address before leaving office next month, says @PressSec. "So stay tuned," he tells reporters.
8:59 AM - 8 Dec 2016
67 67 Retweets 78 78 likes

Cha

(297,137 posts)
90. That's what I'm thinking, nini!
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:35 PM
Dec 2016

Mark Knoller
✔ ‎@markknoller
Pres Obama considering a farewell address before leaving office next month, says @PressSec. "So stay tuned," he tells reporters.
8:59 AM - 8 Dec 2016
67 67 Retweets 78 78 likes

Thank you!

nini

(16,672 posts)
98. oh.... can't wait to hear this
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 11:35 PM
Dec 2016

He's not going to walk away and let everything he worked for fall apart that easily.

Payback is gonna be a major beeyotch to the Congressional Repubs and Trump himself.

He's smarter than all of them put together.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
99. Yes Obama is exponentially smarter than that lot.. they
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 11:43 PM
Dec 2016

work at being stupid.


Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka
LOOK at President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama giving us #relationshipgoals
No other First Couple will ever match or top this.

1:57 PM - 7 Dec 2016
175 175 Retweets 321 321 likes

Bonus pic! Thank you, nini

nini

(16,672 posts)
101. I don't think they have to work too hard at being stupid.
Fri Dec 9, 2016, 12:09 AM
Dec 2016

LOVE that pic. My God.. I'm going to miss them.

Cha

(297,137 posts)
89. They will definitely be around, Thinkingabout..
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 10:34 PM
Dec 2016

Mark Knoller
✔ ‎@markknoller
Pres Obama considering a farewell address before leaving office next month, says @PressSec. "So stay tuned," he tells reporters.
8:59 AM - 8 Dec 2016
67 67 Retweets 78 78 likes

Thank you!
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
65. Such a lovely family. God I will miss them.
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 12:00 PM
Dec 2016

I already do. I can't believe what trash is replace them. What a come down.

northoftheborder

(7,572 posts)
79. Handsome, beautiful family
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 04:39 PM
Dec 2016

And with the character and loving hearts to match! I especially love the last one of Mr. and Mrs. O'bama!

Peacetrain

(22,875 posts)
81. I love the one where he has his arms around Michelle..I love all the pics.. but that the best
Thu Dec 8, 2016, 05:46 PM
Dec 2016

It is how I have felt the whole time he was President.. protected.. and now a whole different feeling.. going to miss them terribly.. and my how the girls have grown up into such beautiful women..

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