Happy 50th Birthday, Michelle Obama! Our 20 Favorite First Mom Moments
Congrats to First Lady Michelle Obama, who's celebrating a milestone birthday (the big 5-0) today! In honor of the occasion, we've scoured the past few years of White House photos to find some of our very favorite "first mom" moments. From the campaign trail to Washington DC to travels across the globe, the first lady takes a hands-on approach to motherhood, and these 20 photos are just a few of the thousands that prove it. Happy birthday, Michelle!
Cloudy With a Chance of Cute
At this past year's White House Easter Egg Roll, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs was the book of choice for story time with the first lady. Sasha, Malia, and Bo looked on as their mom entertained the crowd.
Surveying the Scene
Accompanied by "first dogs" Bo and Sunny, Michelle, Sasha, and Malia checked out the White House Christmas tree as it made its way into their home in November 2013.
The Value of Service
The Obamas spent the afternoon volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank this past November. We love the first lady's enthusiasm — a great example for her girls!
Stroll in the Park
The entire family took a Sunday stroll through Lafayette Square en route to service at St. John's Church this past October. Sasha was her mom's mini me in coordinating maroon coats.
Made For the Shade
Sasha copped a smug stance as she and her family arrived at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin back in June 2013. The Obama women all sported sunglasses and casual travel attire for the visit.
In Stride
After a family vacation to Hawaii, Michelle and Sasha strolled arm in arm from Marine One back home to the White House.
Christmas Concert
The first family attended TNT's annual Christmas in Washington concert on Dec. 9, 2012, at the National Building Museum. Sasha and Malia followed in their mom's fashionable footsteps in their pastel party dresses and cropped cardigans.
Oh, Christmas Tree
Sasha, Malia, and Michelle joined forces to light the 90th National Christmas Tree on the White House Ellipse on Dec. 6, 2012. All three bundled up in bright Winter coats . . . and big smiles!
Kicking Off the Holidays
The first daughters showed off their own unique styles while joining their mom to receive the official White House Christmas tree on Nov. 23, 2012.
On the Road Again
The Obamas traveled to their home city of Chicago for Election Day on Nov. 6, 2012. Michelle held 14-year-old Malia's hand while departing Marine One, and President Obama kept an arm around 11-year-old Sasha.
Four More Years!
An elated Obama family celebrated the president's Election Night win in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2012.
Group Hug
After President Obama accepted his party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention in September 2012, his family joined him in an onstage embrace.
Support Staff
Michelle and the girls looked on with pride as President Obama made his speech accepting his party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention in September 2012.
An Easter Affair
The Obama family hosted the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House on April 9, 2012. The president, Michelle, Sasha, and Malia took turns reading aloud from Where the Wild Things Are to the crowd gathered on the White House lawn.
Hip Mama
Sasha and Malia joined their mom in the front row to watch Nickelodeon's 25th annual Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
Christmas Crowd
In December 2011, the Obamas gathered at the National Building Museum for the annual Christmas in Washington concert featuring Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green, Jennifer Hudson, and more.
Sunday Best
The first family walked through Washington DC's Lafayette Park to attend Sunday church services at St. John's Church in December 2011.
Open Book
Michelle wasn't afraid to express a little enthusiasm while reading The Cat in the Hat with her daughters on a trip to a community center in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2011.
Happy Birthday, Mom!
The president serenaded Michelle on her birthday in 2011 while the family volunteered at Stuart Hobson Middle School in Washington DC.
A Look Back
What a difference four-and-a-half years makes! The Obamas were spotted en route to church back in 2009, when Sasha and Malia were looking a whole lot younger!