The Huffington Post has a wonderful series of personal photos of the Obama's in the first 48 hours. I am posting these and some of my other favorites. I love that I feel so warm and fuzzy about our first family. h/t for Recommending putting the photographer's website, Pete Souza. :)
Obama practices taking the oath!
Sasha and Malia send Dad off to the Inaugural Balls!
A private moment between friends and husband and wife before the swearing in. Don't you just love it?
On the way to a ball, President Obama gives the First Lady his Tuxedo Jacket to keep her warm.
The end of the day, time to loosen the damn bow tie :)
US President Barack Obama, seen here on January 22, 2009, signs an executive order to close the "War on Terror" prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
That didn't take long, I was so happy that he did that his first week as President, it shows me he means business.
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles after watching as White House senior staff members swear-in at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex in Washington, January 21, 2009.
(Larry Downing/Reuters)
President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. I know so many here don't think that's the greatest thing ever, but I do. This means all my hard work, all my prayers were somehow answered. I have to believe that, it keeps me sane. I know I will not agree with everything that comes from either of these two but I do know that my beliefs are much more in line with Democratic ideals. It's a start for me.
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady, Michelle Obama, shakes hands with members of the public touring the White House in Washington, January 21, 2009. From L-R are: Sosa Ezeokoli of Brooklyn, NY, Obama, Beverly Ezeokoli of Brooklyn, NY, and Michelle Obama.
REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES)
Not just transparency but a friendly White House :) (Tell me you wouldn't be afraid to visit the White House with Dick Cheney around).