awwwwwwwwwww.

yeah, i'm one of the millions of people who are all starry-eyed over the beginning of the obama presidency. i think of it like dating someone new -- enjoy the glow, and then hope it works out in the long run. :) what's certainly fueling the flame, though, are the photos that have just been released by the new white house photographer -- have you seen these? they're amazing. the one that's absolutely killing me is one from inauguration night -- barack and michelle are in a freight elevator, heading up to their umpteenth ball of the evening, with a handful of men in tux jackets... barack and michelle are off to the side in the elevator, and she's wearing his tux jacket over her gown to keep warm, and they're standing forehead-to-forehead and grinning. they look like two teenagers in love at the prom.

STOP BEING SO COOL AND IN LOVE, YOU GUYS, MY HEART CAN'T TAKE IT.

pix are under the "change takes office" link on the today show website .