A day in the life of President Bush (4/8/07): photos, incl. 2007 State eggs & Faberge eggs

WhiteHouse.gov, Yahoo News & Faberge egg site ^ | 4/8/07

[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President and Mrs. Bush attended Easter morning services at Fr. Hood, Texas, today. The were accompanied by former President George H.W. Bush, former First Lady Barbara Bush, and Mrs. Jenna Welch, the current First Lady's mother. GHWB and Barbara's dog, Sadie, accompanied the family on the helicopter ride from Crawford and stayed in the limo while they attended services.

The family's Easter dinner menu at the ranch included fire-glazed ham, green chili cheese grits souffle, roasted orange molasses sweet potatoes, roasted asparagus, coconut cake and ice cream.

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Link to a video of the President's brief statement thanking our troops.

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Pinging you to an Easter Sunday Dose with photos of the first family and lots of beautiful 2007 State eggs and Faberge eggs.

[Jemian]

Happy Easter!

[Jemian]

YES!

[tsmith130]

Top ten?

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: President Bush and the First Lady with Poppy, Barbara and Laura's mom, Jenna -- and Sadie, Poppy and Barbara's dog. The family had just arrived at Fort Hood, Texas for Easter Sunday services.

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The President directs Sadie to the limo carrying his mom and dad. :)

The story of the White House Easter Egg Roll is one of the oldest and most unique traditions in presidential history. Learn more...

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Don't know what the menfolk were pointing at here, but think it's funny they were pointing in different directions. ;-)

A moment or two later, and Mrs. Bush descends the steps while her husband and son look to their right. GWB does not look pleased. My best guess is that the limos were not as close as the President wanted them to be -- his father having recently had a 2nd hip replacement surgery. The weather was cold and the footing was probably not as secure as GWB would have liked for his dad.

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In this one, the former president points to someone in the press pool he recognized.

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Happy Easter everyone.

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The President seemed in a lighter mood after attending Easter services, but you can see the slippery conditions in this photo.

So it's understandable that the son would be concerned for his three elderly family members, especially dad who had hip-replacement surgery not long ago. Notice that he exited the church first and seems to be checking out the limos -- even seemed a little on the warpath, LOL!

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GWB laughs as his dad jokes with the press corps.

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A father and son handshake.

[maxwellp]

Who is the dog to the right of President Bush?

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The President, with the First Lady at his side, spoke briefly with the media. A link to a video of his remarks is in Post #1.

[Kaslin]

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President Bush and his father pose for a picture with U.S. Army Sargeant Shanika Hampton following an Easter Sunday morning church service at Fort Hood

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Mrs. Laura Bush stands next to 50 State Eggs decorated by artists from each state and one from the District of Columbia, April 3, 2007, at the White House Visitor Center. The tradition of the State Egg Display for Easter began in 1994. Each year the artists vote amongst themselves to select the artist to create the following year’s commemorative egg which is presented to the President and First Lady.

Here is a link to the page at the White House website that has links to photos of each 2007 State Egg.

[mystery-ak]

Wonderful pics tonight Wolfstar...thank you very much and Happy Easter.

[Wolfstar]

Here are the prettiest (in my opinion) 2007 State Eggs. Click on the link in my previous post to see your state's egg.

The Texas egg.

The Arizona egg.

The California egg.

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The Georgia egg.

The Iowa egg.

The Louisiana egg (with Chef Emeril Lagasse)

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The Maine egg

The Minnesota egg (amazing miniaturization)

The Mississippi egg

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The Montana egg

The New Mexico egg

The North Dakota egg (with Teddy Roosevelt)

[Howlin]

That’s the day that onyx and I saw her!

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The Oklahoma egg (with Will Rogers, the beloved Depression-era folk comedian)

The Oregon egg

The Pennsylvania egg (with Puxatawney Phil)

[SevenofNine]

Is Sadie related to any way to Millie first doggie remember Millie

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The Tennessee egg (with Elvis and bling)

The Utah egg

The Virginia egg

[Txsleuth]

Wow...that is quite the “dogs life”...sitting in a limo while his master is in church....LOL

[Wolfstar]

The Washington (state) egg

The Washington, DC egg

The Wisconsin egg

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The famous Faberge eggs -- Here is a link to an index of all known authentic Faberge eggs. Click a link to see beautiful photos of each egg, plus the egg's history. Here are a few photos:

[SevenofNine]

I did see Poppy Bush he look like tired I do remember he has surgery month ago

So probably at his age he is slowly recovering

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The Kremlin egg

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The Coronation egg

The Lillies of the Valley egg

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The Peter the Great egg

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The Renaissance egg

The Resurrection egg

The Madonna Lilly egg

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For you, Cow. Happy Easter.

[Wolfstar]

Happy Easter...you’re #1 today. :)

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An update from snugs about her dad...for those who didn't see it on the long Friday/Saturday thread.

Spent the afternoon with dad, he was fairly bright and chatty though in pain for most of the afternoon but as we got towards early evening and he was tiring the pain sort of took over.

The main pain is the elbow which is the more difficult to control with medication plus also at present they do not want to sling it and immobilize it until some of the swelling has gone down which will be about 48 hours.

I would ask for your prayers that he may get some sleep and rest tonight which is what he needs to fight the pain again tomorrow, also that the pain may lessen in the elbow. One plus in his oxygen levels (because of the op and asthma) being a bit low they have given him some oxygen at various times today so that will speed up the healing process.

I am at a friend's this evening so will not be around but please ping or freep me regarding the toaster winner and I will do that tomorrow night when I return from the hospital.

Dolly have got singles ping covered as well will do that when I get back from the hospital. Take care all have a great Easter Sunday evening and see you tomorrow.

[Wolfstar]

Who is the dog to the right of President Bush?

The dog is Sadie. She belongs to GWB's mom and dad.

[SuziQ]

Sadie’s cute! Is she a descendant of Millie?

[Wolfstar]

Wonderful pics tonight Wolfstar...thank you very much and Happy Easter.

Glad you are enjoying the photos today, mystery. They are great to share with your little grandsons.

Happy Easter to you and yours. :)

[SevenofNine]

Yeah rack Tsar Easter eggs LOL!

[Kaslin]

Congratulations Toaster winner

[Wolfstar]

That’s the day that onyx and I saw her!

Cool!

I've been so out of touch with FR during the work week lately that I didn't know you had the opportunity to see the First Lady.

[Wolfstar]

Is Sadie related to any way to Millie first doggie remember Millie

Hi Seven. Happy Easter. I don't know the answer to your question.

[Wolfstar]

Wow...that is quite the “dogs life”...sitting in a limo while his master is in church....LOL

Well...if the President of the United States directs you to a limo, but you're a dog and can't go into church, where else are you going to wait. Grin...

[Wolfstar]

So probably at his age he is slowly recovering

Yes...he looks a little hunched over once in awhile.

[Wolfstar]

Sadie’s cute! Is she a descendant of Millie?

She is cute. I don't know anything about her other than that she showed up in the pics today. She does look like the Millie type of Springer, though.