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Cha

(305,137 posts)
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 01:39 AM Dec 2012

"The Obamas-You Can't Fake That!" Compilation of Pics With the Obamas Connecting With Our Kids :))

From the author.. The songs are from Sarah McLachlan and Whitney Houston~

Published on Aug 30, 2012 by Debra Kerr-Hunter

“A depiction of the Obamas with Our Greatest Resource – Our Children. No Copyright infringement is intended with the use of these songs. This video was not created for monetary gain.

How this video came about. I started in early 2009 to see lots of pictures all over the Internet of the Obamas with kids. They seem to really enjoy talking to, and connecting to children. They seemed patient, attentive, and loving in the photos I saw. A couple weeks ago I did a search to see how many pictures there were. Oh My Goodness!! In order to make this video short enough to be palatable to the average viewer, heeding my husband, Christopher’s advice, I whittled down the first video removing 65 photos that I downloaded. There are an incredible amount of photos of this President and First Lady with kids. I hope you enjoy seeing a positive view of our First Family. Please feel free to share. I am so appreciative of the positive response.”




h/t dudette http://theobamadiary.com/2012/12/03/a-christmas-wish-list-written-by-kids-without-access-to-calculators/#comments
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"The Obamas-You Can't Fake That!" Compilation of Pics With the Obamas Connecting With Our Kids :)) (Original Post) Cha Dec 2012 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #1
That's a beautiful quote.. Cha Dec 2012 #2
K&R ReRe Dec 2012 #3
I can see you're in the Holiday Spirit, ReRe! Cha Dec 2012 #7
my favorite example of the president interacting with kids California Expat Dec 2012 #4
Looks like a really Cha Dec 2012 #6
Marshmallow Launch at the White House Science Fair struggle4progress Dec 2012 #24
Thanks struggle4progress! Cha Dec 2012 #25
Yeah... I remember that one ;-) ReRe Dec 2012 #9
Beautiful slideshow. And the message is absolutely right, "you can't fake that"! nt Tarheel_Dem Dec 2012 #5
You can't even try.. Cha Dec 2012 #8
He isn't just a political hack kissing babies for a photo op... Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #10
Awesome video!! oswaldactedalone Dec 2012 #11
The look on some of the children's Rockyj Dec 2012 #12
If ever in need of a dose of inspiration just watch this. great white snark Dec 2012 #13
k&DUrec JTFrog Dec 2012 #14
Thanks! Scurrilous Dec 2012 #15
David Letterman Was Thrilled otohara Dec 2012 #16
Oh really? Sweet to know! Cha Dec 2012 #17
Thank You Cha otohara Dec 2012 #18
Beloved Cha, JNelson6563 Dec 2012 #19
You're so Welcome, Julie~ Cha Dec 2012 #20
I didn't know we had a Barack Obama (Group) :-) sheshe2 Dec 2012 #21
You found us on your own, Cha Dec 2012 #22
I just posted there 2 seconds ago!!! sheshe2 Dec 2012 #23
Love the video and can't help but love the Obamas. nt Live and Learn Dec 2012 #26
OMG... tears... Silver Gaia Dec 2012 #27
Aw, thankyou, Cha. That was sooooo beautiful. n/t Whisp Dec 2012 #28
I found the BOG, Cha sheshe2 Oct 2013 #29
Looks like excellent use of your Cha Oct 2013 #30
Morning Cha~ sheshe2 Oct 2013 #32
P.S... Cha Oct 2013 #31
You're a great national resource. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #33

Response to Cha (Original post)

ReRe

(10,737 posts)
3. K&R
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 03:43 AM
Dec 2012

Don't know if ever there's ever been a President and 1st Lady who connects with children as PO & MO does. I think some of the photos there went all the way back to when he was running in 2006-2007. Those children are our future. And thank you to the person (dudette?) who compiled and shared it with the world, and you Cha, who brought it to DU. And Merry Christmas to all.

Cha

(305,137 posts)
7. I can see you're in the Holiday Spirit, ReRe!
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 04:15 AM
Dec 2012


This Vid has had quite a journey.. Debra Kerr-Hunter made it, dudette posted it on the obama diary and I brought it over from there.

Children Are Our Future and The Obamas have used their honored positions to Teach Our Children Well.


Joy to All, from the White House to your house...
First Lady Michelle Obama invited children from military families for a craft-making session in the State Dining Room when she unveiled this year's glittering 'Joy to All' White House Christmas decor on Nov. 28. Led by Executive Chef Cris Comerford, Mrs. Obama and the kids made White House Honey Tea Lollipops, a sugary treat topped with crisp candied root vegetables. It's a holiday homage to the Kitchen Garden, where root vegetables thrive. (Above: Mrs. Obama and the kids, mid-decorating)

"They're healthy and delicious," Mrs. Obama said , as she held up a sweet wreath, sprinkled with candied carrots, celery, fennel and beets.


http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2012/12/recipe-white-house-honey-tea-lollipops.html

California Expat

(32 posts)
4. my favorite example of the president interacting with kids
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 03:44 AM
Dec 2012

was when he was looking at science fair projects and asked the kid to demonstrate his marshmallow gun...

In one of the White House Ballrooms...

Cha

(305,137 posts)
6. Looks like a really
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 03:58 AM
Dec 2012

Cool time in history, California Expat!

UPDATED: 03:43 EST, 9 February 2012


Winding it up: President Obama helps 14-year-old Joey Hudy display his Extreme Marshmallow Cannon



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2098211/Obama-marshmallow-gun-Secret-Service-going-mad-this.html

 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
10. He isn't just a political hack kissing babies for a photo op...
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 05:20 AM
Dec 2012

he's a man who genuinely adores kids. Clearly, he connects with them on a level that few adults do. He has the gift.

Loved this vid, Cha. Thanks for re-posting!

 

otohara

(24,135 posts)
16. David Letterman Was Thrilled
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 08:30 PM
Dec 2012

Young Harry met President Obama last weekend...I thought Dave was gonna cry last night

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
19. Beloved Cha,
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 05:08 PM
Dec 2012

thanks for bringing that here, I absolutely LOVED it! I got something in my eye a couple of times. I love this first family and all these beautiful pics involving all these kids are so special.

Will be bookmarking this for future spirit lifting viewing. Many thanks for posting.

Julie

Cha

(305,137 posts)
20. You're so Welcome, Julie~
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 05:24 PM
Dec 2012
The babies' and kids' pics make me feel Hopeful for our Future as well as right Now!

Bonus pic for you, Julie~


..at the West Side Market in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 5 (Pete Souza)

http://theobamadiary.com/

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
21. I didn't know we had a Barack Obama (Group) :-)
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 03:02 PM
Dec 2012

YEAH!!!!

Thanks so much for that fabulous Video...sorry i missed before.

The Obamas are beautiful people inside and out! #1 in my book....as if you didn't know.

I have a new place to hang out.....with the kool kids.


Cha

(305,137 posts)
22. You found us on your own,
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 10:18 PM
Dec 2012

sheshe! It was meant to be (that's so funny.. I just saw "Rock Of Ages" last night )

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
23. I just posted there 2 seconds ago!!!
Tue Dec 18, 2012, 10:42 PM
Dec 2012

I couldn't stand the threads going on the home page et all. I came here for a rest!

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
29. I found the BOG, Cha
Tue Oct 8, 2013, 01:08 AM
Oct 2013

on December 18th!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11026454

I found you all and you have enriched my life. I have been reading a lot of old posts tonight. It is a healing place to be right now.

I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers such as they are. Thoughts can be prayers when your mind and heart speak. I wanted to find a way to tell you that.

Sweet dreams for tonight.



We will find a way.

Cha

(305,137 posts)
30. Looks like excellent use of your
Tue Oct 8, 2013, 01:35 AM
Oct 2013

time, she.. WOW! Thank you for that blast from the past!

I remember those posts.. The OP was from Dec 3, 2012 and you found us on the 18th on your own. You're such a great reseacher it was bound to be!

And, continuing in that Blast from the Past vein.. Cat Stevens-Morning Has Broken~ What stunning, brilliant, compelling photos to go with Cat singing that beautiful song .

I looked to see if he wrote it and found this interesting info..

"Morning Has Broken" is a popular and well-known Christian hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and is set to a traditional Gaelic tune known as "Bunessan" (it shares this tune with the 19th century Christmas Carol "Child in the Manger"[1]). It is often sung in children's services. English pop musician and folk singer Cat Stevens included a version on his 1971 album Teaser and the Firecat. The song became identified with Stevens when it reached number six on the US pop chart and number one on the US easy listening chart in 1972.

The hymn originally appeared in the second edition of Songs of Praise (published in 1931), to the tune "Bunessan", composed in the Scottish Highlands. In Songs of Praise Discussed, the editor, Percy Dearmer, explains that as there was need for a hymn to give thanks for each day, English poet and children's author Eleanor Farjeon had been "asked to make a poem to fit the lovely Scottish tune". A slight variation on the original hymn, also written by Eleanor Farjeon, can be found in the form of a poem contributed to the anthology Children's Bells, under Farjeon's new title, "A Morning Song (For the First Day of Spring)", published by Oxford University Press in 1957."


Much more~
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Has_Broken

Mahalo sheshe.. I can't put into words what your kindness means.. especially during a freaking Economic Crisis in our Country. Nor can it be measured how much you have Enriched our lives in and out of the BOG.

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
32. Morning Cha~
Tue Oct 8, 2013, 12:11 PM
Oct 2013

Thank you for the history of Cat's song. From a hymn, that's beautiful.

And again thank you, it has been great being here with all of you.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
33. You're a great national resource.
Tue Oct 8, 2013, 04:13 PM
Oct 2013

I hadn't seen the marshmallow gun photos before.

That picture of the little curly-haired kid in the yellow shirt looking up at the President; two serious souls there.

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