The First Family prepares trays of gumbo for the needy - pics

[Kadie]

pics from daylife.com


Obama urges service, unity on 9/11 anniversary
By ERICA WERNER - Associated Press | AP – 1 hr 26 mins ago

snip...
Obama also visited a soup kitchen, where he and his family helped prepare trays of gumbo for the needy in the nation's capital, underscoring the call to national service that rang so loudly after the terrorist attacks.

http://news.yahoo.com/obama-urges-unity-9-11-anniversary-192336442.html

[gateley]

1. I love that he gets out there and does that, and exposes his

kids to the realities of the world. They're more divorced from it than anybody else.

And, unlike some predecessors, I think this really affects and means something to this family.

Thanks for posting.

They should do it every weekend. :7

[struggle4progress]

3. +

[Generic Other]

2. Looks like Sasha is supervising her Dad very carefully!

He might be president, but she is not certain he can be trusted not to spill the gumbo!


This is a picture I would expect to see of a Democratic president who cares about what is happening to people under his watch. And a reminder that the poor and working people of America need action.

[tallahasseedem]

8. You know what's funny?

I can see her getting on to him..."Daddy, not that way!" etc. LOL! :)

[GoCubsGo]

11. That's Malia.

:-)

[Generic Other]

14. Oops...she's an utterly charming young lady in any case

I just loved that look she gave him that seemed to say he might be the most powerful guy on the planet, but to her he is dad who will probably make a mess and embarrass her if she isn't keeping an eye out.

Very human photo.

Lots better than the ones of Bush's daughters rolling their eyes when their shit-faced dad had to be carried off by the SS at the Olympics.

[provis99]

4. I can't see George "Now watch this drive!" Bush doing this.

It's a symbolic act, but symbolic acts have meaning.

[Suich]

5. I was just thinking the same thing.

The only time I saw shrub serving food was when he carried in that fake turkey in Iraq.

[pnorman]

6. I can "see it", had Rove told him to do it!

But I doubt it would have fooled anyone!

[Ohio Joe]

7. Nah...

No one would have been stupid enough to eat something handed to them by that asshole.

[Quantess]

9. Now I suppose FOX will talk about how Obama family

gave out soul food, you know, because they're BLACK PEOPLE IN THE WHITE HOUSE!

Anyway, nice job! :)

[GoCubsGo]

13. Yeah, all while ignoring the fact that...

...gumbo is actually Cajun food, and that Cajuns are mainly of French (i.e., white) ancestry.

Wishing I had some of that gumbo for lunch today. :-)

[Scurrilous]

10. K & R

:thumbsup:

[MerryBlooms]

12. What strikes me when I see these photos -

For the girls, this is a rare glimpse into the real world. The nature of their father's job, keeps them isolated - private school, secret service, etc ... I hope they write a book in the future.

[madmom]

15. OMG! He even has to make this into a political statement..look they are all wearing BLUE!......

:sarcasm: (in case it's needed)

[texpatriot2004]

16. I am so grateful to have a First Family that truly knows about

service work and being of service; they walk the walk. God Bless them and keep them.

[Odin2005]

17. The look on Malia's face cracks me up.

"DAAAAD, don't spill the gumbo!!!!!!" :rofl:

She is growing like a weed, she's almost as tall as her dad already!