Happy Holidays from the Obama family

[Sapphire Blue]

[NYCGirl]

1. They're gorgeous. NT

[Hav]

2. .

What an adorable family.
While I don't regard him currently as being our best possible choice, seeing him as the President and his wife as the First Lady would truly mark something very special, maybe the beginning of a new America overcoming its past.

[goclark]

20. They are really something special

Thanks Sapphire for sharing the lovely photo with us!

My mother sent him a contribution for his Birthday and he has been sending wonderful family pictures to us since then.

I didn't get this one so it was a real treat to see Family Values in action.

[BOSSHOG]

3. Its easy to see

how "conservatives" can demonize and hate this man.

[tavalon]

15. That's easy

He's black. Many conservatives are also proud to be racists.

[greenbriar]

4. awesome!!!!!!!!!!

what a lovely family

[whistle]

5. Thank you and happy holidays to the Obama family

[Eurobabe]

6. Awesome...

I so hope he runs. My mom is reading Audacity of Hope. She says Obama has blown her away, he knows the Constitution inside and out, he can write like nobody's business, etc. I can't wait to read his book in January.

[wisteria]

7. Very attractive family. n/t

[Sugar Smack]

8. That made me smile.

What a beautiful family. :)

[blm]

9. And peace to all.

.

[kestrel91316]

10. They're part of the War On Christmas(TM)!!! I KNEW it!

They're secret Islamofascists, I bet.

[rhiannon55]

11. What a beautiful family...

Thanks for sharing this card with us, Sapphire.

Happy holidays!

[DeepModem Mom]

12. Thanks for posting!

[Diane R]

13. I can't imagine Bush's twin hugging their father that way.

The Obamas are a beautiful and loving family. I hope our country has matured enough to elect this man.

[chimpymustgo]

14. Beautiful family!

adorable kids

[Turn CO Blue]

16. Handsome family...and they look content.

[SharonRB]

17. What a beautiful family!

Thanks for posting.

[moc]

18. Michelle Obama spoke at a small conference I attended

earlier this month in Chicago. She was the last speaker, and the day was running late. She had to leave before the reception because she had to take her daughter to a rehearsal for The Nutcracker. As a mother and as a professional woman, I admire her priorities.

I don't have anything of substance to add re: Barack, just that I was really impressed with his wife. :-)

[druidity33]

19. please, can you...

credit the photographer? As a picture taker myself... i know how difficult portraiture can be. It's a good shot.

They all kinda look lazy and contented, like they just had a really great meal. Sun setting behind, they must have used fill lighting, maybe an umbrella or lightdisc with flashe(s). It takes skill.

Keep at it Blue, i love your work.

Happy holidays all!

[Sapphire Blue]

23. I would if I could...

I received the greeting in an email; the photographer wasn't named.

[Eurobabe]

47. What list are you on that you received this?

Did he only send to his constituents? I sent $$$ to his campaign early on in 2004, used to get emails, but not anymore. Bummer.

[Sapphire Blue]

48. You can sign up @

http://www.barackobama.com/community/signup.php

[Eurobabe]

54. Thanks, I did earlier today...

Want to be kept in the loop!!

[Nedsdag]

29. Annie Liebovitz

She also took a picture of them in the same setting for Men's Vogue.

[druidity33]

33. ahh...

that makes sense. She's real good at shooting languid. Sometimes i wonder whether she dopes her subjects.

Thanks for crediting, though i was hoping it would be an unknown. Leibovitz gets plenty of work... and at like 10 Gs (and much more dependant on the client) a gig.

Happy holidays everyone!

[Sapphire Blue]

40. Where did you find this info?

[Nedsdag]

41. He was on the cover of Men's Vogue

a couple of months ago. There was a story and quite a few pictures taken by Annie Leibovitz including one of the whole family in the same setting as the Christmas card photo.

[Sapphire Blue]

43. Thanks!

:hi:

[applegrove]

21. Lovely.

[Left Is Write]

22. What a gorgeous family.

[SeattleGirl]

24. Wowee!

Gorgeous family. The girls are beautiful!!!

[bdamomma]

25. he should just concentrate on his family and his two girls

than the Presidency.

[SeattleGirl]

26. ????

Don't quite understand your remark. Lots of people with families are in politics.

[bdamomma]

45. why subject your kids and wife to all that BS

I wish him the best if he does run. I meant no offense to him.

[Sapphire Blue]

27. What an inappropriate response to his family's greeting; thanks for kicking the thread, though.

btw, I think he will be an excellent president... and I'll bet he can concentrate just fine on his family and the presidency.

[goclark]

28. He can even talk and chew gum at the same time

:crazy:

He is intelligent enough to have a family and a political career at the same time.

Now GW is the one that should have taken time off for his twins.
They could all be in Rehab together.


PEACE Sapphire, you're the greatest!

[bullwinkle428]

39. So the Presidency should be limited to those without kids???

:shrug: :shrug: :shrug:

[VOX]

30. Absolutely beautiful family! n/t

[RamboLiberal]

31. I'll say the same thing I said about the Edwards Family

What a fabulous family who I'd love to see in the WH as First Family. They would bring such honor and dignity to the WH and to the U.S.

[Sapphire Blue]

32. I sooooo agree w/that!!!

:toast: to the Obamas & the Edwardses!

[Catchawave]

34. I'll toast (and kick!) to that too !

:toast:

Beautiful photo, thanks for sharing!

[GeorgeGist]

35. Nice pose...

clearly his ego comes first in the Obama family.

[NYCGirl]

38. And how do you get that from the picture? NT

[Sapphire Blue]

42. Yes, they are a very loving family, which is evident from this photo.

Clearly, Senator Obama has a very healthy ego. He is not at all egotistical, as your comment seems to imply.

[Catherine Vincent]

36. How sweet!

:kick:

[madokie]

37. that pic shows a lot, he's happy, has a happy family, must be doing something right

[L A Woman]

44. I have the one from last year on my myspace page...

what a beautiful family.

[Vinca]

46. What a beautiful family! nt

[rebel with a cause]

49. I see you got one too,

and you are smart enough to know how to transfer it over to here.

This picture does make you smile. They look so happy.

edited to make more sense. maybe. :dunce:

[Sapphire Blue]

50. Welcome to DU, rebel with a cause!

:hi: :hi: :hi:

You can post your own photos here using an image hosting service. I use PhotoBucket.

[rebel with a cause]

51. Thanks for the welcome and the information.

So are you an Illinoisan also? Or just an Obama person?

:hi: back

[Sapphire Blue]

52. You're welcome.

No, not just an Obama person... a very strong Obama person :D.

[rebel with a cause]

55. touche

I am also an Obama person and want him in the running in 2008, although I will hate losing him as a Senator. What I am not sure of is, what position I want him in: P or VP. I would rather have him as VP if there is someone else joins the field that is support worthy, because serving as VP would keep him away from some of the attacks and give him time to prove himself to the doubters. If the field stays as it is, then I will want him for P above any of them. I am waiting until the candidates are decided, and then I will chose.

I volunteered for him in 2004, and would do so again if I was healthy enough. I love both Illinois Senators: Durbin and Obama.:loveya:

[Pushed To The Left]

53. Could be the next First Family! The whole family looks very Presidential.

There are going to be so many great Democrats running in 2008!

[judaspriestess]

56. I cannot accept this, once a Muslim always a Muslim

this is not a 'Christian' family, his middle name is Hussein for the love of God :eyes: :sarcasm:

[rebel with a cause]

57. I was putting on my boxing gloves

until I saw the red rain of sarcasm. :D

[Sapphire Blue]

58. ...

:kick: