awwwwwwwwwww.

[swingchickie]

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 .

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[boutell.livejournal.com]

Innit wonderful?

[xtingu]

I especially thought this very short video clip about Barack and Michelle's closeness was especially lovely. I bet you didn't know they, as a couple, were into this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neCIg0BiXbE

[swingchickie.livejournal.com]

oh, that is awesome. note to self: if i'm ever on TV, make sure i'm up on all the lingo.

lingo

[katehaney.livejournal.com]

fisting? I'm not sure it means what the love doctor thinks it means. Inconceivable!

But yes, it's lovely to see how much the Obamas love each other. Not just Barack and Michelle; the kids too. The expression on his face when his daughter is taking his picture? His love for her just radiates.

Aw :sniff: ... now you've got me going too.

till my elbows are sticky.

[ms-violet.livejournal.com]

no wonder Michelle looks so happy and healthy.

[opadit.livejournal.com]

I know, really? I thought only terrorists did that!

how much happiness can you stand?

[ms-violet.livejournal.com]

In that case, whatever you do, don't look at this.
My friend Brian has a blog post with a photo that might blow your mind. (http://blog.urbanbohemian.com/2009/01/23/4843/)
It's not The Obamas Being Cute; it's America And Obama being Totally Cool And In Love. and it is big, and it crashed my browser the first time I played with it.
also, the Dieselsweeties cartoon about "neither final, nor fantasy," made me bounce with joy.

[bohemianrapsody.livejournal.com]

Awwwh. What a wonderful picture! *sniff*