First Family hosts White House Easter Egg Roll

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President Barack Obama acts out a part of the story while reading from the book "Where the Wild Things Are" with first lady Michelle Obama (L) and his daughter Sasha (R) during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 9 in Washington, D.C.

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President Obama smiles at the Easter Bunny during the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 9 on the South Lawn

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First lady Michelle Obama (R) and her children, Sasha (C) and Malia cheer at the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on April 9 in Washington D.C.

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Visitors participate in the 2012 White House Annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 9. More than 35,000 people are expected at the event.

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President Obama does pushups during basketball shooting drills during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on April 9. The annual event includes sporting activities and games along with the traditional easter egg roll.

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Still Love Obama. And Praying for 4 more years.

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Reply#1 - Mon Apr 9, 2012 7:16 PM EDT

I love seeing pictures of the presidents being normal people instead of Being President. That first picture is so very much Goofy Dad over President Of The United States.

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Reply#2 - Mon Apr 9, 2012 11:34 PM EDT
Comment author avatarJantana Mahavanavia Facebook

this is the best of model of the best leader ,, friendly ,,easy going ,,loving ,, your family is the best of example for the next generation ,, and i believe ,,, you are going to stay in the white house for the next 4 years ,,, take care GOD BLESS YOU and YOUR FAMILY , MR PRESIDENT ,,

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Reply#3 - Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:56 AM EDT

How come this little celebration was on Monday and not Easter Sunday?

    Reply#4 - Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:58 AM EDT

    Ken get a life, Easter is for family.

      Reply#5 - Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:50 AM EDT
      Comment author avatarJames Reynoldsvia Facebook

      How refreshing! Our President as excellent role model for fathers everywhere! Four more years? Definitely!!

        Reply#6 - Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:19 AM EDT

        Well at least he knows how to entertain kids. Finally a talent emerges.

          Reply#7 - Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:32 AM EDT

          Another weak response from another ignoramus. Congratulations!

            #7.1 - Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:47 AM EDT
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            this is a beutiful family in the white house i wish them nex 4 years in the white house i pray for them evry day in my life god bless them

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