Oh, how I missed picture diaries. . . Anywhoo, the Obamas are checking out their new digs today (or their soon-to-be new digs) and hanging out with President (yes, he's STILL our president) and Mrs. Bush.
We begin our day dropping the girls off at school:
Then it's off to the airport to catch the plane:
Where he sits and talks to Reggie and an adviser (I'm going to miss O-Force One):
And President Bush waits for his arrival:
Before arriving at the White House with Michelle:
And meets the current pResident in Chief and his wife (h/t to the person who came up with "pResident" I forget whom it was :o) )
Before heading inside:
And later taking a walk with Bush, I'm sure he's explaining a lot of complicated things.
Before heading back inside (I wonder if Bush let him sit behind the desk? LOL)
And from what I can see, there was no hugging Bush :o)
I'll add more pics if they become available!
UPDATE This pic BEGS to be captioned:
Photos are courtesy of Reuters, Getty, and AP :o)
UPDATE #2 h/t NCDemAmy:
UPDATE #3 h/t NCDemAmy:
UPDATE #4
The Statements are out via TPM:
White House Statement:
The President and the President-elect had a long meeting, described by the President as good, constructive, relaxed and friendly. They spoke about both domestic and international issues, though since it was a private meeting the White House will decline to comment on specifics. The President also showed President-elect Obama the living quarters, including the office the President uses, the Lincoln Bedroom, and the rooms for the Obamas' two young daughters. The President enjoyed his visit with the President-elect, and he again pledged a smooth transition to the next administration.
Obama-Biden Transition Statement:
President-elect Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama were very warmly welcomed today at the White House by President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Upon arriving, President-elect Obama and President Bush proceeded to the Oval Office, where they had a productive and friendly meeting that lasted for over an hour. They had a broad discussion about the importance of working together throughout the transition of government in light of the nation's many critical economic and security challenges. President-elect Obama thanked President Bush for his commitment to a smooth transition, and for his and First Lady Laura Bush's gracious hospitality in welcoming the Obama's to the White House.
After a brief private meeting, the First Lady led Mrs. Obama on a tour of the White House that focused primarily on the private residence of the historic home. After this tour, the First Lady and Mrs. Obama visited in the West Sitting Hall, where they discussed raising daughters in the White House, as Jenna and Barbara Bush were similar in age to Malia and Sasha Obama when they visited their grandfather, President George H. W. Bush, during his presidency. Mrs. Obama was honored to finally meet the First Lady, who was a gracious hostess. Following their visit, Mrs. Obama met with Admiral Rochon, the White House Chief Usher.
Here are Michelle and Laura: