Michelle Obama Watch

Michelle Obama has always led by example, so why should her campaign on childhood obesity be any different?  The Daily Mail reports that both Sasha and Malia will have an overhaul on their lunch boxes. The article mentions that the girl's pediatrician noticed a slight weight gain. The First Lady said that she had been warned by the family paediatrician that 'something was getting out of balance' with her two children Malia 11, and Sasha, 8. The article goes on to highlight what changes will ... Read More

   Courtesy of WhiteHouse.gov... For the first time in a weekly address, the President is joined by the First Lady as they celebrate Christmas. They both honor those serving overseas, those who have sacrificed for their country, and the families that stand by them.   Read More

For those of you that have been asking, "Where are the weeMichelles?" Here they are! The First Lady, weeMichelles, and First Dog Bo visited the Children's National Medical Center this afternoon continuing a tradition that began with First Lady Bess Truman. They visited with children in the medical center in a reception that was closed to the press. After the closed meeting they stayed behind to read a book and take questions. You just gotta love this family.  REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AND ... Read More

Oprah Winfrey will host the primetime special Christmas at the White House featuring the the First Family. The special will give a behind the scenes look at the Obama's family preparations for their first Christmas in the White House. According to BlackVoices.com... "Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special' will follow the talk show maven as she visits the President and First Lady Michelle Obama as they prepare for their family's first Christmas at the White House. Winfrey, who was the first major celebrity to ... Read More

This is Gina, no I haven't finished National Novel Writing Month, but this is absolutely my mostest favoritest time of the year. Yes, I realize those aren't actual words, but when has that ever stopped me. Today First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia and Sasha, accept delivery of the White House Christmas tree from Eric Sundback as it is delivered to the North Portico of the White House. The 18-1/2-foot Douglas fir was planted by Mr. and Mrs. Sundback 13 years ... Read More

Its Gina again, yes, I'm still doing National Novel Writing Month, but I am ruthlessly using you all as a procrastination device :) I'm at 40098 words. I am going to make my 50,000 word requirment by the 30th although I just had an incident with the lap top as I sit here gaazing out at the fall colors at a lakeside cafe. By incident, I mean that I dropped my laptop on the ground... while it was open. I am truly ... Read More

The HBO documentary, By The People The Election of Barack Obama, highlights behind the scenes footage of the First Family on the campaign trail. Filmmakers Amy Rice and Alicia Sams began filming, then Senator Obama, one year before he announced his campaign for presidency. Their initial premise was to "examine the political experience of a promising young politician." While the reviews are mixed, I'm looking forward to seeing the never before seen footage of the First Lady and weeMichelles. The documentary also highlights ... Read More

The White House Photo Office has just released this new portrait of the First Family. First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, and the weeMichelles sat for a family portrait in the Green Room of the White House on September 1, 2009. The photo was taken by Annie Leibovitz. This is the first official family photo of the Obamas in the White House. This will definitely be one for the history books. Posted by Aminah Hanan Read More

Politico is speculating that the above ad may "risk a father’s anger." This new advertising campaign is sponsored by the non-profit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). According to PCRM's press release the new ad campaign is designed to "draw a sharp comparison between the foods served at the school the president’s children attend and those served at other schools." The ads have been placed in Union Station to "greet congressional staffers." PCRM's main objective is to get "Congress to reform the Child Nutrition Act to help schools serve more fruits, ... Read More

The school year may have ended but education continues for the Obama girls. NY Times Writer Rachel L. Swarns gives us examples of the rich learning experiences of the first daughters.  Whether it was historical sites in Russia, yummy lessons in Rome, or slave  tragedies in Ghana, these experiences will last a lifetime. The Obamas discussed the slave trade with their girls during a visit to a slave port in Ghana. They focused on volunteering at Fort McNair in Virginia, where the girls helped ... Read More