Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
First family spending the evening in Georgetown with Valerie JarrettSeptember 19th, 2009 Obama, family out in GeorgetownWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, wife Michelle and their two daughters were spending the evening in Georgetown at the home of senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. The Obamas went by to see their old friend Saturday.
Obamas' to head for Martha's Vineyard for summer vacationJuly 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - For their summer vacation, the Obamas are reportedly headed to Martha's Vineyard. The trip, however, could come with some complications for the first family, reports Politico.
Clinton says US considering putting North Korea back on list of state sponsors of terrorismJune 7th, 2009 Clinton says NKorea reconsidered for terror listWASHINGTON — The U.S. is considering adding North Korea back to a list of state sponsors of terrorism, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said in an interview broadcast Sunday after President Barack Obama pledged "a very hard look" at tougher measures because of the North's nuclear stance.
First lady, daughters Malia and Sasha to meet president in Paris for a family weekendJune 4th, 2009 Obamas to spend a family weekend in ParisWASHINGTON — It's a family weekend in Paris for the Obamas. A White House official says 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha will join their mother, first lady Michelle Obama, when she flies to Paris on Friday to join President Barack Obama.
Obamas fly to New York for dinnerMay 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama flew via Air Force One to New York Saturday evening for a "date" to take in dinner and a play. They helicoptered from Kennedy International Airport to Lower Manhattan, continuing via presidential motorcade to the Washington Square Park neighbourhood.
Obamas dine out and take an evening stroll on the White House South LawnMay 3rd, 2009 Obamas take a walk, holding hands in the eveningWASHINGTON — The first couple took full advantage of the cool spring night. After a date night out on Saturday evening, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama decided to take a stroll when their motorcade arrived back at the White House.
Obamas make $2.7 million with his booksApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle together made $2.7 million, largely from the sale of his book, in 2008 and paid $855,323 in federal income tax. Releasing copies of Obama's state and federal tax returns Wednesday, the White House said the vast majority of the family's income is from the sale of the president's books.
Barbara Bush 'not getting married anytime soon'April 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former First Daughter Barbara Bush has no plans of getting married anytime soon, according to sources. Earlier, rumors were abuzz that the Bush twin, 27, is going to marry her boyfriend Jaly Blount this summer.
Obamas continue with presidential tradition of visiting Episcopal ChurchApril 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Obamas have honoured a presidential tradition of visiting St. John's Church, located across from the White House, for an Easter Sunday service.
Obama's fav TV programs revealedApril 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - When it comes to television, President Barack Obama has his list of favourites.
According to the New York Daily News, the following top his list:
1-HBO
2- "Entourage"
3- "The Wire"
4- ESPN's "Sports Center"
5-"Hannah Montana"
6- "SpongeBob SquarePants"
7-"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
8-"Mad Money" man Jim Cramer (ANI)
White House chief florist to retire after 31 years on the jobApril 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The chief florist at the White House, Nancy Clarke, is retiring next month after 31 years in the mansion. "It's such a hard decision.
Obamas' reintroduce cocktail parties at the White HouseMarch 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have brought the era of the cocktail party back to the White House.
Obama comes calling at the White House at the door of historyJanuary 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Knocking at the door of history, Barack Obama came calling at the White House to meet with outgoing President George Bush, as hundreds of thousands gathered at the Capitol for Tuesday's inauguration of America's first black president. Arriving in 'The Beast', Obama's 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine with doors designed to withstand a bomb blast, Obama and wife Michelle were greeted in the front portico of the storied presidential mansion by Bush and still the first lady Laura.
Obamas settle in to Washington luxury hotelJanuary 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Barack Obama may not become president until Jan 20, but starting Sunday the president-elect and his family are at home in Washington. Obama Sunday joined his wife, Michelle, and daughters, Malia and Sasha, at the luxurious Hay-Adams Hotel just steps from the White House.