Pictorial Essay - FLOTUS Michelle Obama's First 100 Days

[FrenchieCat]

Not to be forgotten, certainly!

HAPPY 100TH DAYS TO YOU AS WELL!

She's also got great approval ratings, and here's why....


Feel like you know Michelle Obama already? That's because the first black First Lady in history is just like the people she represents. Namely, every one of us. The husband of Barack and the mom of Malia and Sasha, in other words, keeps it real. First up, she reads to kids!: Above, Michelle, here on the trail reading to children at the ODU Child Study Center in Norfolk, Va., is an advocate of education. "Students can make the difference," she has said.




She kicks back with Mexican food! No one could blame them for indulging in everybody's favorite snack: Table chips and salsa.




The First Lady took command of the tree-planting, and reportedly boasted that she had a bigger tree than her husband.




the First Lady recently planted herbs in the garden



and even spends time in the kitchen, as we are only as good as what we eat!



She loves to dance!: Both Barack and Michelle have been known to cut a rug on the trail. But when Michelle danced her way onto “The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the host told her she was a better dancer than her husband. "I know!" she replied, "that's what I've been telling him." Earlier this year on the campaign trail, Michelle said, "“You've never seen anyone like us before, and that's a little freaky, isn't it?” she asked a crowd on the campaign trail. "It's like, 'They’re real!' Well, guess what? Real people can be politicians, too. We as a country have grown suspicious of real. We take the fake." - Nicole Carter and Leah Chernikoff



She shops online!: Known for her everywoman taste and penchant for bright colors, Michelle visited the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in a $148 skirt and $90 cardigan she picked up on J.Crew.com. Michelle told Leno, "You can get good stuff online."



She likes to look good!



And is educated and savvy!



She's an earthy sweetheart and the Hugger-in-chief!















She's also ready for the world's stage






and can rival even the French!







and will glam it up with the best of the best!



http://www4.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/World+Leaders+Arrive+Downing+Street+Dinner+Cyo4nbftZ7bl.jpg

has date nights with the hubby!



and now has to walk the dog! (she called him crazy!) :rofl:



But at the end of the day, she is his.....


Theirs.....
http://www2.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/President+Obama+Family+Depart+White+House+5H6F8lfXvwjl.jpg


and Ours....
http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Barack+Obama+Sworn+44th+President+United+States+wXksJhLkfizl.jpg




But most of all, she is hers!

[Diamonique]

1. Outstanding! Thanks for that photo essay, FrenchieCat!

[FrenchieCat]

26. Just noticed the error in the first paragraph of the text.....

Where I label her "The husband of Barack"!

Of course, she is the wife of Barack!

Sorry! :hide:

[countingbluecars]

2. Very nice! n/t

[Political Heretic]

3. I. LOVE. HER.

:)

K&R

[FrenchieCat]

14. Me too. I have literally fallen for her!

:)

[rurallib]

4. She literally brings tears of happiness to my eyes.

When I get tired and worried I look at a few pics of that family and tell myself that with them in charge it will be alright - now get back in the game.

I was going to post a pic of Pickles to remind us of what was. By I don't want to ruin a great thread.

[Barack_America]

5. Absolutely fabulous!

Both you and her!

[FrenchieCat]

15. Awe!

:blush:

[babylonsister]

6. Thank you, Frenchie! I needed that!

:fistbump:

[Cha]

7. These are an especially awesome

complilation of pics and the words to go with them describing Michelle's First Hundred, too.

That Mexican Food Restaurant looks like a lot of delicious fun for the fam..thanks, Frenchie.

[jaxx]

8. That was wonderful.

I am so proud that she's our first lady.

[Raine1967]

9. Tears of Joy!

Wonderful photos and comments.

[firedupdem]

10. Awww Frenchie!

That got me all misty eyed. I love Michelle. She makes me really proud. I think we kinda look alike so that makes her all the more special to me. Great Job on this post. Rec'd and Bookmarked.

[Tarheel_Dem]

11. Frenchie, you & Jackeens are my heroines. What an awesome essay.

Recommended.

[Lilyeye]

12. I just adore this beautiful and smart lady. Thank you for this great pic essay.

[BlooInBloo]

13. :))))))))

[opihimoimoi]

16. The poor pubs...all they got is Empty Language, Empty Plans, and an Empty Bench

On one in sight to match Barrack and Michelle.....they must be sulking, pouting, whining....

[FrenchieCat]

21. Yep...they are not even close!

[Beacool]

17. Very nice!!

Lovely collection of photos.

:-)

[rocktivity]

18. I'd like to get my hands on whoever convinced her she downs't have a waistline

but aside from that, she's doing fine!

:headbang:
rocktivity

[Jackeens]

19. Beauuuuuuuuuuuuutiful !!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Frenchie!

[psychmommy]

20. i love her and she is big on the hugs.

i love to see her huggin the children. i love to see their faces when she speaks to them. all of these pics are great but the ones with the kids are awesome. oh and the one where she hugged the queen. i am so proud of this striking, intelligent and huggy woman. mr pres you chose well!

[FrenchieCat]

28. She really is real!

I didn't include the one with the Queen, cause Lords knows we saw enough of that one! :)

and yes, our President really does have good taste, and this was certainly his most important decision ever!

[islandgirl808]

22. O.M.G.

i <3 the FLOTUS!!


it's so nice to have her in the white house (and the rest of the family of course :) ).

[SadeMN]

23. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!

I can't get over these pictures. Thank you Jackeens!

[FrenchieCat]

25. Jackeens is

over here ---> http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x8372184

[Phx_Dem]

24. There isnt' one single thing I don't like about Michelle.

She's smart, funny, compassionate, beautiful, honest, fun, engaged and a great mom.

Love her to death.

[Mermaid7]

27. Thank you!

I really enjoyed that.
Very well done!
You depicted for us all, what a wonderful, warm and human being our First Lady is.
Again, thanks for putting this together.
We all need a little love.

[Aristus]

29. Damn!......just...damn!

:wow:

This is worth living through the B*sh Hell for the last eight years...

[mecherosegarden]

30. Thank you. I love her!

She is our Hugger-in-chief!


:grouphug:

[vaberella]

31. Two pics. French Mag title: "First Lady doesn't take Second Place."

Here's a Chris Rock vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9xPh1gcwa4
I was like...hmm...He might be right. We don't take backstage. :D


Second pic...The black dress with Sarkozi's wife (hubby's in tow).

[reggie the dog]

51. Michelle

was seen as being as sexy as Sarkozy's wife over here in France. Sarkozy's wife being a singer and a model that is pretty cool considering that Michelle, like Sarkozy, and Obama IS A LAWYER! My students were surprised when I told them that Obama's wife is a lawyer and could easily be a politician in her own right. Michelle has BRAINS, CLASS, A HEART, and GOOD LOOKS!

[Just-plain-Kathy]

32. Thank you for posting these beautiful pictures. K&R

[Undercurrent]

33. Wonderful photos and

comments!

Michell is both an extraordinary woman, and an ordinary one. Millions of other woman also carry heavy loads with grace and honor, but we haven't had one in the role of First Lady in a long time. I'm so grateful she is who she is. She teaches us all.

I still get teary eyed when I stop to appreciate the amazing history unfolding before our eyes.

[pnorman]

34. FLOTUS??? For a while, I couldn't figure that one out!

Thanks for those pics!

pnorman

[Maraya1969]

35. That was really great. It was like reading a book! Thanks Frenchie!

[Starry Messenger]

36. Thank you Frenchie.

What a wonderful photo essay!

[Maraya1969]

37. That was really great. It was like reading a book! Thanks Frenchie!

[lupinella]

38. Thank you, Frenchie!

This was the perfect antidote to an awful weekend. Along with an earlier poster, I keep pics of the FLOTUS and the entire FFOTUS bookmarked for a lift. This is the best photo essay I've seen so far. Your commentary hit all the right notes and I was teary with happiness. Thanks so much.:hug:

[FrenchieCat]

39. You are welcome! And welcome to DU!

:hi:

[lupinella]

41. Thanks!

It's a wonderful community & your post is what nudged me out of my lurking habit.:yourock:

[uponit7771]

40. STRONJE`!!!!!!!!!!!

[midnight]

42. Lovely.

So glad that someone who knows how to extend hugs is in the White House.

[rasputin1952]

43. One of the most photogenic women of all time, but she goes far

beyond that, her intellect is phenomenal, her grace and dignity are unmatched. Best of all, she's one of us, a true to life American, even though she is FLOTUS.

I'm sitting here thinking of some other recent First ladies, Betty Ford was pretty cool, but the Stickwoman, Nancy reagan was a horror; Bag Lady Babs Bush didn't get it; but by far, Potato Sack Laura Bush almost always looked like she had a box of lemons in mouth, and could not get past the "Burlap Bag" look. "Earth Tones" are fine, but when they make you look like a rock, it might be better to try something else. bush, w/his $1000+ suits was like an organ grinders monkey dressed for as funeral. Some people think clothes make the person, I think the person makes the clothes.


And once again...virtually every one I know...would sell their souls for Michelle's smile...:D

edit: dumb typo...:blush:

[mod mom]

44. What a beautiful woman-inside and out! Thanks for posting!

[Pacifist Patriot]

45. Very nice, I thoroughly enjoyed that!

[lunatica]

46. Beautiful essay, except

she isn't 'husband of Barack'. I know, picky picky...

otherwise it's outstanding

[MasonJar]

47. Totally delightful. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures of a

superior woman in her own right.

[alcibiades_mystery]

48. "FLOTUS" is an icky word

Do we have another?

[SeaLyons]

49. BEAUTIFUL AND MOVING PHOTOS...

Thanks so much for posting.....>wiping tears<

[stillcool]

50. beautiful work Frenchie!

[reggie the dog]

52. When W was in power I got the feeling there was an

empty suit with an empty dress next to him. I no longer get that impression with our new first lady and president.

[WoodyD]

53. Adding to the FLOTUS love

She's glamorous and down-to-earth, intelligent, accomplished, a devoted wife and mother and a woman who can carry her own agenda to the US and to the world. It's so wonderful to feel PROUD of the occupants of the White House again.

[bdamomma]

54. She is just good, what an inspiration she is

and most important I like her!!!

[defendandprotect]

55. Good to see them looking happy -- spontaneously so . . . will worry if that changes--!!!

Michelle has a great joy and enthusiasm -- and realness -- about her --

great to see and enjoy with her!

[JayMusgrove]

56. Those teeth are so gorgeous! The whole photo spread is just

really fine!

[FloridaJudy]

57. Jackie's style and Eleanor's heart.

What a class act. Thanks for posting these.

[GoneOffShore]

58. Wow, just wow!!

[Raine]

59. BEAUTIFUL

THANKS so much! I just LOVE Michelle, actually I LOVE all the Obama's!!!!! :loveya:

[politicasista]

60. Thank you so much for putting this together

I love Michelle and all these pics. I am so glad this family is in the White House. :fistbump:

[TheDonkey]

61. FANTASTIC! Thank you nm