2010: A Year with the Obamas
A Year with the Obamas
To say the Obamas had an exciting year is an understatement. The First Family played host to several state dinners, parties, political events, and now multiple holiday celebrations. To catch a moment of rest the Obamas enjoyed a few vacations along the way, visiting Maine, Hawaii and Spain.As the year draws to a close and the Obamas begin to wrap gifts to place under their tree, take a look back at the First Family’s busy year…
Aloha!
The Obamas kicked off their year in a fabulous vacation. See Sasha and Malia getting ready to enjoy the sunny beaches of Hawaii.
First State Dinner
The First Couple looked absolutely impeccable as they wait to greet Indian President Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur at their first state dinner of the year.
Celebrating Civil Rights
The First Couple celebrated Black history month by listening to a little music. They attended the White House’s celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement.
Let’s Move!
This year Michelle Obama started her “Let’s Move” campaign to fight childhood obesity.
Spring State Dinner
In one of many state dinners of the year, President Obama and Michelle patient wait to greet the Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala in May.
First Pitch
President Obama delivered the first pitch during opening day ceremonies for the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals game.
On Top of the World
The Obamas traveled far and wide this year. Check them out atop Cadillac Mountain in Maine.
Helping Haiti
Inspired to help the people of Haiti, Mrs. Obama traveled to Port-au-Prince to help displaced children.
Dressed to Impress
Wearing Spanish inspired colors, The First Lady and Sasha arrive at the Marivent Palace in Palma de Mallorca, Spain during their girls only getaway.
Play Time
Sasha danced her way through a sunny day in Spain. Life couldn’t be sweeter for little Sasha.
Vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard
In 2010 we witness many father daughter moments. See President Obama and his oldest daughter, Malia on vacation in Hawaii.
Bicycling on the Vineyard
As always, Mrs. Obama is health conscious. Check her out bicycling on the Vineyard.
Date Night
In the midst of a busy vacation on the Vineyard, the first couple stole away a night of romance.
Hole in One
For the Obamas, quality time is family time. On their trip to Martha’s Vineyard the First Family enjoyed a round of miniature golf. Sasha even scored a whole in one.
Radiant in Panama
The First Lady looked absolutely classic in this black and white number while walking in Marabella’s City Center in Panama.
Politics and Dinner
Dressed in their very best, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.’s Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner.
Air Force One Landing
On their next trip, the First Couple flew sans the kids to Asia. This time it was all business. See the first couple land at Mubai’s International Airport in India.
Indian Dance
See Mr. Obama enjoy watching Michelle Obama dance during a celebration of Diwali with young kids in India.
Site Seeing
On their business trip, the First Couple found time to do a little site seeing. They visted Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi, India.
Thanksgiving Spirit
Sasha Obama takes note as her father leads the way in packing boxes of food for families in Washington, D.C.
On a Mission
President Obama made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan this holiday season. He most certainly boosts team morale.
Deck the Halls!
On the day after Thanksgiving, the Obamas kicked off their Holiday season. Mrs. Obama, Sasha and Malia were on hand to receive their tree.
Christmas Tree Lighting
The First Family including mother-in-law Marian Robinson react in awe as they light the National Christmas Tree.
Season’s Greetings
The Obamas go above and beyond in celebrating the holidays. See them spread Christmas cheer to several kids in Washington, D.C.
A Christmas Story
Mrs. Obama treated the kids to a Christmas story at the National Christmas Tree Lighting.