Photos: Herding Stray Elves (The Obama Presidency, Day 692)

[Clio the Leo]

(more sugary Christmas candy, you have been warned)

U.S. President Barack Obama watches a performance with first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia (2nd L) and Sasha during the Christmas in Washington Celebration at the National Building Museum in Washington December 12, 2010.


US actor Matthew Morrison (L), US singer Mariah Carey (who is expecting) (C) and TV Host Ellen Degeneres (R)


"Look, I dont want to hear anything from you sanctimonious elves!"

[young but wise]

1. Beautiful Family.

[Pirate Smile]

2. Too cute. When you titled it "Herding Stray Elves",you were not kidding. Michelle saves the day.

The little elf shoe caught the bottom of Michelle's dress but Grandma Robinson was going to take care of that.

Reasoning with toddlers and preschoolers. I doubt this feels like much of a stretch right now. ;)

[Clio the Leo]

7. ha! nt

[flamingdem]

3. Too cute for words, thanks nt

[blue neen]

4. These are the most adorable pictures.

:)

[struggle4progress]

5. Poor Sasha regularly looks bored out of her ever-lovin mind in the photo-ops

What? We have to have our pictures taken ... AGAIN?! :)

[Clio the Leo]

8. I notice that .....

.... my mama would have given me a coaching on "the importance of smiling." But I do notice they seem to be a little bit more aware they're on camera lately. I'm sure it's hard for them being in the public eye so much.

[roguevalley]

6. beautiful family but they don't comfort me anymore. I don't enjoy

this as much anymore. probably won't ever now.

[Clio the Leo]

9. well, I hope your holidays aren't ruined because Obama's a caver and all.

[roguevalley]

18. given that he is and I am just this much above eating cat food

right now, I am glad he gets turkey. someone should.

[stillrockin]

10. Leaves me cold.

[NYCGirl]

13. Well, thank you for sharing. NT

[Phx_Dem]

16. Grinch. n/t

[blogslut]

11. This one's my favorite

[Kdillard]

12. Too cute. I am looking forward to the performances.

[TwilightGardener]

14. Yes--if you look at the series, this is where the Obamas finally come to grips

with the fact that the little blond elf will...not...cooperate! Michelle holds her after that. :)

[CTyankee]

21. Doncha know that little girl's parents were kinda cringing...

but what pics for their family album!

[Phx_Dem]

15. Adorable! And Michelle's dress is simply awesome! n/t

[Whisp]

17. Thanks for posting these - such a beautiful family. hugs to them all.

big squishy warm hugs from my family and I.

[AtomicKitten]

19. Thanks Clio.

this one is hilarious:

[CitizenLeft]

22. I love this one too!

Thank you thank you!

[vaberella]

20. That elf just wanted to be carried. n/t