Barack Obama Shares a Little Love Note For His "Extraordinary Partner," Michelle

It's been 26 years since Barack and Michelle Obama tied the knot, and the former president took to social media on Wednesday to share a sweet message for his other half. He posted a picture of Michelle looking out the window of an airplane, and in the caption, he wrote, "Happy Anniversary, @MichelleObama. For 26 years, you've been an extraordinary partner, someone who can always make me laugh, and my favorite person to see the world with."

Of course, the Obamas bringing their A game to Instagram for thoughtful tributes is nothing new. Back in May, Michelle posted a picture of Barack for his birthday, saying, "The view is always better with you." And who could forget her adorable wedding-day throwback? Keep reading to see some of the Obamas' sweet messages for each other, then find out why Obama recently broke his no-selfie rule.

On Oct. 3, Barack Obama shared a stunning picture of Michelle looking out the window of a plane, writing, "For 26 years, you've been an extraordinary partner, someone who can always make me laugh, and my favorite person to see the world with."

Back in May, Michelle Obama posted a sweet photo from the couple's wedding day. "I can't imagine going on this wild ride with anybody else," she wrote.

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Celebrate the couple's anniversary with a look back at some of their cutest pictures from over the years.