21 Things We Learned From These Behind-the-Scenes White House Photos

Who knew President Barack Obama was so into birthdays and football, or that his Oval Office phone is — gasp — not cordless? The White House Flickr account provides an intimate look at the first family with behind-the-scenes pictures of the president, the first lady, and the everyday moments that take place at 1600 Pennsylvania. Take a look at some of the surprising and hilarious things we learned about Obama and his family from these behind-the-scenes snaps, then see the Obama girls grow up before your eyes.

The Oval Office phone is not cordless. Repeat: not cordless.

The Oval Office phone is not cordless. Repeat: not cordless.

The Oval Office also has a fruit bowl filled exclusively with apples.

The Oval Office also has a fruit bowl filled exclusively with apples.

Sometimes, Obama rearranges his furniture.

Sometimes, Obama rearranges his furniture.

He and Joe Biden hold footballs during conference calls.

He and Joe Biden hold footballs during conference calls.

And during White House meetings.

And during White House meetings.

And they toss it around every once in a while, too.

And they toss it around every once in a while, too.

And Obama isn't above touristy photo ops.

And Obama isn't above touristy photo ops.

He'll do what needs to be done to make sure you have a great selfie.

He'll do what needs to be done to make sure you have a great selfie.

The president plays on the floor with his dogs, and Michelle is #notimpressed.

The president plays on the floor with his dogs, and Michelle is #notimpressed.

But she <i>is</i> impressed by strong biceps.

But she <i>is</i> impressed by strong biceps.

Meanwhile, President Obamaunderstands the irresistible cuteness of a kid in a costume.

Meanwhile, President Obamaunderstands the irresistible cuteness of a kid in a costume.

And he quite literally rubbed elbows with Steve Martin.

And he quite literally rubbed elbows with Steve Martin.

And Obama's totally into birthday surprises.

And Obama's totally into birthday surprises.

The president does a mean scrunch face.

The president does a mean scrunch face.

He's also happy to get down on your level.

He's also happy to get down on your level.

But he can be a little suspicious sometimes, too.

But he can be a little suspicious sometimes, too.

Michelle Obama's got some great dance moves . . .

Michelle Obama's got some great dance moves . . .

But Barack has his fair share of moves, too.

But Barack has his fair share of moves, too.