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Ghastly spider webs, haystacks and pumpkins adorned an orange-hued White House for the annual White House Halloween event.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are handing out treats to local students and children of military parents on the South Lawn of the White House. Trick-or-treaters will head home with jelly beans, a White House Sweet Dough Butter Cookie and dried fruit in their goodie bags.
Associated Press
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and her mother Marian Robinson, far left, hand out Halloween treats as they welcome local children and children of military families to 'trick-or-treat.'
AP
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Reuters
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more pics: http://theobamadiary.com/2013/10/31/trick-or-treat-3/#more-143622
Botany
(70,516 posts). . . nice pic
gopiscrap
(23,761 posts)bigtree
(85,998 posts). . . reminds me of the time we went to a nicer (richer) neighborhood to knock on doors.
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)Skeeeeee weeee!
Glad the kids got it in before the rain really hit.
skeewee08
(1,983 posts)Skee Wee!!!!!!
Sunlei
(22,651 posts)packman
(16,296 posts)In 5-4-3-2-1
Handbuty, O'Reallynot, Limpaws-
OBAMA AND THE WELFARE STATE
Corrupts the youth of America with handouts. Republicons call for select committee investigation. Then Ann Coulter will write a book about Obama's Sweet Treats and encouraging obesity/tooth rot/diabetes. And Pat Robinson will speak out about devil worship at the White House.
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)lillypaddle
(9,580 posts)to wear her traditional Halloween pearls!
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)where she had changed outfits and there was something sparkling around her neckline (have to hunt that down).
I did see a cool picture at the diary website from the South Lawn -
Edit - here's the evening pic (can't get it to embed) - http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/white-house-readies-halloween-article-1.1502747
lillypaddle
(9,580 posts)I noticed lots of princesses in the crowd, so I'm sure they loved this one.
packman
(16,296 posts)Didja notice Barb and company standing behind the hay bails- as oppossed to our Pres in and among the crowds. People lovers vs. those that can barely tolerate those not in their status level.
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)politicized it.
lillypaddle
(9,580 posts)sheshe2
(83,790 posts)The Obamas have made the White House so user friendly. I think that is a wonderful thing.
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STAND ALONE PHOTO
PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS/AP
The White House is lit up Wednesday in preparation for the Halloween celebration, during which the Obamas will welcome trick-or-treating children of military families.
flamingdem
(39,313 posts)Can't imagine that Nixon did that !
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)I used to run home from school to watch that damn show every day at 4:00 pm.
sheshe2
(83,790 posts)Oh my, I did too, BumRushdaShow!
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)Haven't had chance to watch the remake movie but Jonathan Frid made appearances in it (it was unfortunately his last role too).
flamingdem
(39,313 posts)Every day after school! You reminded me to check out the remake
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)but then that's his forte... Need to check the listings for it somewhere. The trailers seem to show that it just went completely over the top.
Used to watch the original on a 13" black and white portable in our sun porch. Was glad to have something to watch it on that was close to the front door. LOL
flamingdem
(39,313 posts)It was a ritual with the neighbor. Think we had crushes on him or something
BumRushDaShow
(129,095 posts)I was too embarrassed to talk about a "crush".
But then came this guy -
Skinner
(63,645 posts)Does Michelle know about this!?!?
bigtree
(85,998 posts)stage left
(2,962 posts)Great pictures!
skeewee08
(1,983 posts)awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)than every other outfit she wears how?
Mrs. Obama - you go GF!
Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)Plus we can't eat the homemade snacks..
Blue Owl
(50,419 posts)At least that's what it looks like those spider webs are made of...
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)on CANDY for these kids?
SheilaT
(23,156 posts)of President Obama with children, is how completely natural and comfortable he is.
A lot of guys simply aren't. I'm not criticizing, just noticing. Even guys who are good husbands and fathers often aren't this much at ease with children. Barack Obama is totally amazing this way.
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blogslut
(38,002 posts)I love Halloween and everything about it, especially seeing the People's house all decked out with our head of state happily participating in the festivities.
Take a minute to read Ken Layne's beautiful tribute: Blessed Be Halloween, America's Only Honest Holiday.