FameCrawler : first daughters

Sasha Obama Can't Wait to Get Back to the White House

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:45:00 GMT

After the Obamas touched down from a weekend at Camp David it looked like Sasha couldn't wait to get back to the White House. Maybe it was the new swing set that Michelle and Barack recently surprised their daughters with. Or, maybe she just had enough of hanging around with her family - that's tough, even if your dad is President of the United States.

Obama made a statement on Tuesday that American children should have a longer school year – either stay later in the day or into the summer – if they're going to have any chance of competing for jobs and paychecks against foreign kids. "I know longer school days and school years are not wildly popular ideas, not with Malia and Sasha," Obama said as the crowd laughed.

Geez, dad - great way to ruin a good weekend.

Here are some other shots of the First Family as they return from their weekend getaway. Malia is looking so grown up - I think in this first photo she's asking Michelle if she can borrow the car.

Sunday Cute Shot - Swinging With the First Family

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Surprise! Obama Daughters Get a New Swing Set

sweatpantsmom — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:35:00 GMT

Another one of the perks when your dad is the leader of the free world: you get a swing set that's the envy of the neighborhood. Barack and Michelle Obama surprised daughters Sasha and Malia with this beauty on Wednesday, arranging for it to be installed while the girls were at school. It sits on the south grounds of the White House within sight of the Oval Office, where their dad spends plenty of time. Chances are slim that any bullies will be pushing the girls off these swings.

According to Michelle Obama's spokeswoman Katie McCormick Lelyveld, first daughters Sasha and Malia squealed with delight upon seeing the swing set for the first time. McCormick Lelyveld says this is just one of the ways the first couple is trying to make the White House feel more like home for their girls. "Many first families have made these sorts of changes to make the White House feel like home," she said. "This one is like their little mark."

And what swing set it is: The 100 percent cedar and North American Redwood structure has four swings, including a tire swing, a slide, a fort, a climbing wall and climbing ropes. In addition to the main structure, there's also a picnic table with brass plates etched with the names of all 44 presidents.

We have a scaled-down version of this same swing set in our backyard, but this was the one my girls first saw at the showroom. We had to keep removing options until it got down to something we could afford, which was basically just the ladder.

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Michelle Obama on the Cover of Vogue

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:05:00 GMT

Michelle Obama is being heralded as a modern-day fashion icon, and now here's proof: the new First Lady will be appearing on the cover of the March issue of Vogue magazine. Mrs. Obama appears wearing a magenta silk sheath dress by Jason Wu, who also designed her inaugural gown.

Not surprisingly much of the interview, conducted by Vogue editor at large Leon Talley, centers around Mrs. Obama's self-appointed title as "mom in chief" to daughters 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha.

"I'm going to try to take them to school every morning, as much as I can," she said. "But there's also a measure of independence. And obviously there will be times I won't be able to drop them off at all. I like to be a presence in my kids' school. I want to know the teachers; I want to know the other parents."

I can't wait to read the interview with our new First Lady, who seems so refreshingly down-to-earth and devoted to her family. Finally, a reason to buy Vogue again.

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Holy Governor's Mansion, Batman! Val Kilmer Running for Office?

sweatpantsmom — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:05:00 GMT

Hear that cacophonous crash? It's the sound of another actor entering politics! Val Kilmer is pondering running for governor of New Mexico in 2010, when Democrat Bill Richardson's second term ends.

"I'm just looking for ways to be contributive," Kilmer said in an interview on Thursday. "And if that ends up being where I can make a substantial contribution, then I'll run."

But don't start panicking quite yet. "It's really day to day," he reassured the world.

I wonder what Kilmer's kids, Mercedes and Jack, feel about their dad possibly running for governor? Judging by the spotlight that new First Daughters Sasha and Malia have been thrust into, it appears the kids of politicians are even more scrutinized than those of actors. One thing for sure: I'll bet they'll be bummed to leave behind dad's famous tree mansion for more conventional digs.

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Harry Potter and The Chamber of Obama Girls

sweatpantsmom — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Sasha and Malia Obama, fresh off their Inauguration night visit from the Jonas Brothers, continue their world domination of all teenage girls' dreams. The First Daughters have been invited by Harry Potter himself on a private tour of Hogwarts. Pretty cool!

Potter star Daniel Radcliffe described President Obama as, "everything the rest of the world liked about America and now likes again,” and wants to show his admiration by giving Sasha and Malia a little star treatment.

"I'd like to take this opportunity to issue a public invitation to the Obamas that if their daughters would like a private tour of the Harry Potter set, I would be honored to be their personal tour guide," Radcliffe said.

Radcliffe, who is set to begin filming the final installment in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is optimistic for America's future under Obama. "He is a symbol of progress which is what we dig about this country. What you love about England is all the old buildings and such. The traditions. I love that, too. But this is what we want from you."

With the girls rubbing elbows with so many celebrities lately, could a future in show biz be far beind? Probably not - First Lady Michelle doesn't seem like a stage mom, and certainly not the type to let any of this go to her daughters' heads.

Although, seeing Sasha and Malia host Saturday Night Live - how awesome would that be? Hey, just throwing it out there.

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Jenna and Barbara Bush: Letter to Malia and Sasha Obama

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:05:00 GMT

In a gesture similar to the White House tradition of the outgoing president penning a note to the incoming Chief of Staff, former First Daughters Jenna and Barbara Bush have written their own letter to Sasha and Malia Obama. Beginning with their years as granddaughters to then President George H.W. Bush ("We also first saw the White House through the innocent, optimistic eyes of children"), Jenna and Barbara dish out some worldly advice to 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha.

Here are some excerpts:

Surround yourself with loyal friends. They'll protect and calm you and join in on some of the fun, and appreciate the history.

Speaking of long-time White House ushers: If you ever need a hug, go find Ramsey. If you want to talk football, look for Buddy. And, if you just need a smile, look for "Smiley."

Slide down the banister of the solarium, go to T-ball games, have swimming parties, and play Sardines on the White House lawn. Have fun and enjoy your childhood in such a magical place to live and play.

When your dad throws out the first pitch for the Yankees, go to the game.

In fact, go to anything and everything you possibly can: the Kennedy Center for theater, State Dinners, Christmas parties (the White House staff party is our favorite!), museum openings, arrival ceremonies, and walks around the monuments. Just go. Four years goes by so fast, so absorb it all, enjoy it all!

This Christmas, with the enchanting smell of the holidays encompassing her halls, we will again be saying our good-byes to the White House. Sasha and Malia, it is your turn now to fill the White House with laughter.

In closing, Jenna and Barbara give perhaps their most valuable advice of all:

Many people will think they know him, but they have no idea how he felt the day you were born, the pride he felt on your first day of school, or how much you both love being his daughters. So here is our most important piece of advice: remember who your dad really is.

You can read the entire letter here.

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Smile! Malia Obama Takes Her Best Shot (And You Can Own Her Camera!)

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:05:00 GMT

Here's Malia Obama taking a picture of her dad, President Barack Obama, as he was taking the oath of office on Tuesday. I'm already huge fans of the First Daughters, Malia and her little sister Sasha. In fact, I'm going to make a call to the Oval Office and see if I can set up a playdate with my daughters. My girls have already decided it should be over at their place; for some reason they're convinced that the Obamas have a bigger TV.

As you may have noticed, Malia is an aspiring photographer - one of my favorite moments during the inauguration was when she handed her camera to Joe Biden to take a picture of the crowd for her. I was wondering if she was going to take a look at it, hand it back to Joe and say, "Sorry, but can you take it over? That one guy is blinking."

In case you're wondering, Malia uses a Kodak EasyShare M893 Digital Camera. Be prepared for this to become a huge seller.

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Playdate: Chris Rock's Kids & Obama's Girls

Sassy Smith — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:05:00 GMT

Comedian and actor Chris Rock has two daughters - Lola, 6, and Zahra, 4 - and he loves playing Santa. He said, "Christmas (as an adult) before I had my kids was so uneventful -- they were basically like, 'Argh, I wish this Christmas thing would be over so I can get back to work'. But now I love the ritual of it. I love the 'are they asleep yet?' I love playing Santa." And Rock's girls have a holiday wish - to have a playdate with Barack Obama's daughters!

Chris tells PEOPLE, "His girls are a little older than mine. My girls want a playdate. They look at the youngest (Sasha, 7) and they're like, 'We can play with her, Daddy.' We'll see."

And who knows? Maybe the four girls could get together - with the Obama family making their move to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in January, the First Daughters will be leaving friends behind and wanting to make new ones.

Maybe Chris will put on his Santa suit and make their Christmas wish come true!

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