Saw Biden this morning - and my kids got hugs

[Samjm]

I took my 2 daughters to see Biden in Greeley, CO this morning. After standing in the freezing cold wind for 2 hours we were finally let in, and ended up right at the front, in the middle (many thanks to the OFA Field Officers from our local office who saw us and arranged to get us into the special area up front.)

Biden was awesome. What a great guy!

Afterwards he did the usual handshake thing, and both my kids got hugs from him. He also gave my youngest one of his VP coins

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And here are both my girls holding the coin:

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[snacker]

1. Oh my!

How exciting! What cuties...and I LOVE their shirts! What a great day for all of you! Memories...and a keepsake...

[Faygo Kid]

2. Excellent. Paul Ryan would have been taking, not giving, that coin.

Joe is real human being, not some character out of The Fountainhead.

[Siwsan]

3. I love those t-shirts, and those girls are adorable!

How wonderful for them to get to meet Vice President Biden! He seems like such a genuine and warm man.

[flakey_foont]

4. Thanks for posting

and your daughters are beautiful! They look so thrilled.

Go, Joe!

[BraKez2]

5. Wow..So Cool

[TahitiNut]

6. It's no wonder they got hugs from Joe.

They're HUG MAGNETS!!!


They look like they "do their job." I like kids that got 'TUDE and do their job.

[geckosfeet]

7. big rec - good job!

[MFM008]

8. awesome!

[txdemsftw]

9. Love me some Biden!

Adorable kiddos!

[Samjm]

10. Future president?

My youngest has already started recruiting her campaign team for when she runs for president in oh 30 odd years or so. Our Field Officers have already promised to work on her campaign staff

Hey she's female and half Hispanic, with a mother from Africa. Worth a shot right!

[Lucinda]

16. LOL...now that's planning ahead!

[Paulie]

50. May want to pick this up for her then

From: http://www.handsomeinpink.com/cgi-bin/hip/hipb-cmp-tee.html

[bluemarkers]

52. love it!!

am so sick of girls aspiring to be cinderella...

lol

[Firebirds01]

11. Class act

Joe Biden is a damn good man.

[progressivebydesign]

12. Love love love! Your girls are amazing! (love the t-shirts,) What an honor... nt

[spooky3]

13. You and your kids are great!

2 hours in the wind and cold, but look at those smiles!

[LeftofObama]

14. Huge Rec!

Your girls are absolutely adorable! Give them extra hugs from all of us tonight!

[imanamerican63]

15. Now, that's priceless!

[mshasta]

17. cute kids..

that's the kind of memories we want our kids to have for the rest of their life's...

and what a experience is the Vice President !
love it

[Brigid]

18. How great is this!

These two are adorable! Of course Biden spotted them and had to hug them!

[Jennicut]

19. That's adorable.

Joe is so good with kids. I feel okay calling him just Joe.
Your daughters are beautiful. I have two girls as well and they are 7 and 8. Daughters are great, aren't they?

[reusrename]

20. adorable!

Uncle Joe got the best of that deal!

[renate]

21. oh they are so CUTE

No wonder they got hugs!

What sweet smiles they have!

[ailsagirl]

24. Adorable!!

Thanks for sharing

[lunatica]

22. What a fabulous experience for all of you!

Your kids are so cute! And that coin is now a family heirloom!

[Rhiannon12866]

23. What a priceless experience for your kids!

Kudos to you for giving them such a positive experience that they'll always remember. And they are certainly adorable - love the shirts! No wonder the VP was taken with them.

[pacalo]

25. Your daughters are ADORABLE! I'd love to have the t-shirt your younger daughter is wearing.

[Sebass1271]

26. Me too!

Where did you get those cool shirts? Your kiddos are super cute!!

[Samjm]

27. Shirts were a gift from a fellow Dem

But I'm pretty sure she got them on Cafepress.

Edited to add: yes - Cafepress:
http://www.cafepress.com/mf/53694354/obama-garden_tshirt

http://www.cafepress.com/mf/30768555/kids-for-obama_tshirt

[sabrina 1]

28. They are adorable. I'm sure they will remember this for the rest of their lives.

[Change has come]

29. What a memory!

I totally want some of those shirts.

[Cha]

30. That is soooo Sweet!

Those little tee shirts are to die for! The flower one and that's the first time I've seen an Obama Logo with a tiny hand print! Awesome!

Colorado BLUE!

[AverageJoe90]

31. Such cute kids.

And Biden is awesome. n/t

[blue cat]

32. great!

I'm so happy for your beautiful family. Thanks for thanking them. I would have just stuttered.

[SweepPicker]

33. Look at them smiles!

What a nice thing for them to have experienced!

[PatSeg]

34. That is so cool!

Great pictures!

[Chiyo-chichi]

35. How wonderful. And they are cuties.

[blondie58]

36. what a great memory for your kids!

I was there also over in the handicap section. I couldn't believe how much time he spent afterward. I got to shake his hand and even got a kiss from him!

I left the rally feeling very emotional. Obama HAS to win. Romney would be a disaster.

[siligut]

37. What a wonderful experience for your kids

And very cute kids they are.

[ProSense]

38. Precious! n/t

[Sugarcoated]

39. You got you some Biden vibes: )

Your girls are precious . . . and what a memory they'll have to cherish!

[hamsterjill]

40. I love that you are exposing your children to the political process early.

First...they are both just darling young ladies!!!

I love that you are taking them to actually see the process in action, and I think it will have been a memorable day for them to have met the Vice President. I have a feeling that coin will be a treasured momento for many years to come.

Kudos to you for great parenting!

[Iggo]

41. Heh...kids.

Kid grins make my day.

Thanks.

[barbtries]

42. that is thrilling.

i'm excited for you!

[MassedPole]

43. Cool story.

Glad your kids were able to meet such a great man.

Biden is a awesome man. I hope he runs in 2016.

[Stellar]

44. Oh how adorable!!!

Thanks for sharing.

[angrychair]

45. Congrats

Your little bits are adorable! That is awesome! Glad everyone had such a great experience!

[Hamlette]

46. Not saying this was your plan but in my family, we always take kids to these things

so we can get to the front of the line!

Clinton just did an "at the airport" thing when he ran (I'm in Utah, don't blame him for not spending any time here. But I tooik my young son and everyone let "that cute boy" to the front so he could see. Worked when Gore was here too.

I got to meet a few politicians, including JFK, as a child. I think my Aunts were on to the same trick and took a kid or two so as to get to the front.

It's pretty cool and it solidifies, IMHO, a kid's love for our party.

[skeewee08]

47. your daughters are too cute.....

[wryter2000]

48. What goregeous kids!

I'm so jealous, but I'm also so happy for you and your little ones.

[SingleSeatBiggerMeat]

49. I Love Joe

For anybody who has ever met Biden, he is the warmest, friendliest person you will ever meet. Such a great guy.

Actually, he is the "Anti-Romney."

[FourScore]

51. So, so precious!! n/t

[Sekhmets Daughter]

53. How exciting for your 2 beautiful daughters!

[ProfessionalLeftist]

54. Awww. I love their T-shirts!

Adorable kids. And I love Grandpa Joe!

[xxqqqzme]

55. Look at those smiles.....so thrilled

My kids remember their rope line encounter w/ President Carter. They're 37 and 41 now.

Those shirts are too cute.

[madamesilverspurs]

56. You walked right by me as you came in!

I was one of the volunteers and we remarked on what a great memory you were giving your kids. And your little one was beaming afterwards as she showed off that coin!

If you PM me with your info, I have a shirt for them; it's the only one I have left, hope they can share it! (my avatar donkey with the words "Future President&quot


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[mountain grammy]

57. wow, cool, good for you!! Educate those girls in the political process

we sure need more women candidates!

[Indpndnt]

58. Very, very cool.

Your girls will remember this forever. That's awesome!

[Skittles]

59. SHOULD COME WITH CUTE-OVERLOAD WARNING

yes INDEED

[Liberal_in_LA]

60. extra cute kids

[NBachers]

61. Your girls shine right through the screen and float their way into my heart

This is a family story that will be told to their grandchildren. The Day They Met Vice President Joe Biden! And here's the VIP Coin!

Good for you for building these lovely memories into your children. I'd sure vote for 'em!

[Samjm]

62. Info on the coin

So I've done some research on the coin and apparently it's a pretty big deal :

"While thousands of Presidential coins exist (inaugural, commemorative, and tokens), only a very small number of Presidential Challenge Coins have been made. The President and Vice President have typically only handed these out to Military members, their families, a select few dignitaries, and other people that have supported the Nation in one way or another."

And from a friend in the military:

"It's big in the military...They're called "challenge" coins. You go to a bar and someone throws their coin on the bar. Whoever has the lowest ranked coin, or no coin has to buy. Basically, B will never have to buy drinks, unless someone pulls out a presidential coin. They are normally given out by commanders to troops that have performed above and beyond. Not everyone has one."

I guess he must have been really taken with her

[Norrin Radd]

63. Great memory for your family!