A day in the life of President Bush (photos): 4/21/05

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Night all . . . I'm hosting an early morning event tomorrow and need my 'brain' rest!

I see that you have already said goodnight but if I do catch you before you leave, thanks for the Spring Tour link.

Barney and Beezie are so cute. Now I want a dog!

Hi there,

I suspect that JustaCowgirl is right--these kids probably are from different schools. Also, most public schools don't have the students wear uniforms. Our kids go to a private Christian school(the two that aren't homeschooled), and they do (and don't mind). I love uniforms! Makes dressing for school so much easier!

DeLynn

Thanks for the dose! I love seeing GWB with these kids. What an honor for them! This first picture is outstanding--as is the quote of the day! :)

Thank you!

Thanks rintense....I missed you on 24 the other night....

Can you imagine this quote having come from Bill Clinton?

QUOTE OF THE DAY: Hillary told me on the way over to give you all her best. (Applause.) Generally what happens when I mention her name, most people say, well, I wish you'd have sent her. (Laughter.) She's doing great. She is a -- really a fine person; a great mother, great wife and a great First Lady for America. (Applause.) I'm a really lucky guy when she said, "yes," when I asked her to marry me.

Seriously?

LOL!

Psalm 138

    ¹ I will praise You with my whole heart;
       Before the gods I will sing praises to You.
       ²I will worship toward Your holy temple,
       And praise Your name
       For Your lovingkindness and Your truth;
       For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.
       ³In the day when I cried out, You answered me,
       And made me bold with strength in my soul.

       ⁴All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O LORD,
       When they hear the words of Your mouth.
       ⁵Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD,
       For great is the glory of the LORD.

       ⁶Though the LORD is on high,
       Yet He regards the lowly;
       But the proud He knows from afar.
       ⁷Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;
       You will stretch out Your hand
       Against the wrath of my enemies,
       And Your right hand will save me.
       ⁸The LORD will perfect that which concerns me;
       Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever;
       Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

Please remember the following members of the military and their families/friends in prayer:

~ Gogranny ..... grandson Jarrett, deployed
~ Inspectorette ..... son Eric
~ LBGA ..... son is deployed
~ Slip18 ..... nephew is aboard ship - active duty USN
~ mrs tiggywinkle ….. nephew Michael is in the Navy
~ milagro ….. son is deployed in the Mid-East
~ Jewels1091 ….. friend of daughter … Chris (Navy)
~ from hoosiermama …
…..… Shanty & Josh (husband & wife just deployed separately)
…..… Bill and Bill (both military academy grads)
…..(when you teach, they're all your kids)
~ WomanofStandard ….. a dear friend's sons, Troy (Air Force) in Italy and Tyler (Army) at Ft. Bragg, NC
~ Warriormom ….. CIA agents whose plane crashed and may have been kidnapped in Colombia
~ Freeper Per-Ling ….. active duty in the Navy ….. has a wife and 2-year-old
~ leenie312 ….. son Nicholas is in the Marines
~ rintense .…. friend's brother, Brian Z.
…..… friend, Matt (who is a Freeper), deployed to the Mid-East
~ AF_Blue ….. active-duty AF
~ JulieRNR21 ….. a friend's grandson, Wesley in the USAF
~ bigeasy ….. friend’s husband is deployed ….. he asks for prayer for justice, wisdom, swift return home
~ fc2tomschermuly (Navy) … he is a FReeper, as is his sister (mjaneangels@aolcom) and their father is a lurker
~ EuroFrog ….. husband, SSG Mike, deployed to Kuwait
….. SSG Kris, friend of SSG Mike in Kuwait
~ whoever ….. son Adam, on a Navy ship in a “hot zone” … he’s a single father (a widower) with a 10 y/o daughter
~ annyokie ….. son, Ian (Navy)
~ IncPen ….. Sarah (who was IncPen’s maid of honor at her wedding), Air Force flight nurse, just landed in Kuwait
….. friend’s son Matt is in Kuwait
….. brother in law Paul is awaiting deployment
~ TruthNtegrity ….. cousin's son, Andy, is a Midshipman at the US Navy Academy, studying Astronautical Physics; wants to be a pilot
~ RoseofTexas ….. the son of a friend, Leo, an MP in Kuwait
~ goodnesswins ….. neighbor’s husband, Bruce, flying C-17's from Germany to Iraq
~ azGOPgal’s friend’s friend, Jeremy who is in the 10th Mountain Division
~ FresnoArmyBrat ….. a cousin
~ Jim Robinson ….. two nephews
~ Marysecretary ….. grand-nephew, Paul, who is in Iraq
~ tinacart ….. best friend's son, Cody - 4th Infantry
~ DallasDeb ….. niece in Army, posted to Kuwait, may be repairing comm equipment in Iraq
~ hoosiermama ….. Callie, in Iraq; Dawn's brother ??? and George in a tank somewhere
….. … one of our teachers Dan, working stateside to help "process" military and supplies
~ bigghurtt ….. 5 years in the Army, soon-to-be Special Forces
~ JulieRNR21 ..... friend Betty's grandson, Matt, in US Army
~ Scott Speicher from Desert Storm
~ McLynnan ….. Seth, closest friend’s son-in-law, deploying to Iraq
~ PhiKapMom’s daughter, Jennifer, U. S. Navy
~ Cate ….. son David, in Iraq since June with the 4th ID
~ ladyinred ….. Josh, newly deployed to Iraq
….. Also, Josh's sister Pamela
….. their mother now has 2 children over there and one who has just returned home
~ JulieRNR21 ….. J.C., now serving in US Army in Iraq
~ ntnychik ….. the members of the 10th Mountain Division (which will be in Iraq for the long haul) and their families
~ Pan_Yan & Pan_Yans Wife ….. friend, Mike, stateside now but expects to go back to Iraq in late winter
~ Jewels1091 ….. Nick (friend of youngest daughter) going to Iraq for 18 months
~ MS.BEHAVIN ….. friend's son-in-law, Scott, has been deployed to Iraq
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator ….. son Jake
~ Happy2BMe ….. son Aaron has just left for a year in Iraq
~ Jaguar Girl ….. nephew Jimmy is serving in the Air Force
~ hoosierpearl ….. friend Robert, deployed to Afghanistan in March. He has three small children and a wife at home and has a particularly dangerous job
~ Lunatic Fringe ….. brother deployed with the 2/7 Cavalry
~ Lunatic Fringe ….. best friend from high school, deployed with the 1/7 Field Artillery
~ ODC-GIRL ... part of her unit is in Iraq
~ Jaguar Girl ….. her cousin, Peter (Marines), has just been deployed to Iraq
~ Keith Matthew Maupin, the soldier who has been taken hostage. Prayers for his well-being and for his safe release and for strength and courage for his family.
~ alaska-sgt ….. asks for prayers for himself, his brother, and his brother-in-law, all members of the US Air Force
~ Kewlhand Tek, a FReeper, is currently serving in Iraq
~ bethelgrad, a FReeper, who is leaving for Rhode Island to train this summer as a Navy Chaplain. He especially asks for prayers for his wife and 2 young sons while he is gone.
~ notpoliticallycorewrecked ….. CD (Marines) has returned to (light) active duty while his wounds continue to heal. Prayers for his continued recuperation!
~ St.Mark ….. nephew, somewhere between Syria and Fallujha (Marines); and son, in Twentynine Palms CA in training (Marines)
~ savagesusie ….. son Cory is in Afghanistan
~ redhead ….. granddaughter & husband (Stephanie and Josh) serving in Iraq
~ stand 4 something ….. son Cade has joined the Air Guard and is in training.
~ Freeper firstiamaussoldier classified assignment, stateside
….. ….. Sister-in-law, Deanna, USAF active duty HAFB
….. ….. Ex-husband, Benton, 161st Air refueling FT ANG Sky Harbor … (All second to fourth generation military.)
~ Texagirl4W ….. nephew, Jesse (Navy)
~ Militiaman7 ..... son, Jonathan, who is a FReeper, is in Afghanistan with the Virginia Army National Guard.
~ jonsie ….. son Ryan has been in Iraq as a medic with 1st Cav since Sept. 2003, he is now guarding the green zone
~ elder5 ….. brother-in-law W0-2 Brian F., Army Reserve Chopper pilot, on his 2nd tour in Iraq
~ firstiamaussoldier ….. son has been sworn in as a Marine Reserve in the delayed entry program as he finishes up high school
~ Don'tMessWithTexas ….. 2 brothers-in-law in the service
….. … a Lt.Cmdr in US Navy deployed in Guam
….. … a Major in US Army deployed in the Sunni Triangle outside Baghdad.
~ notpoliticallycorewrecked ….. scoutmaster of our BSA troop, Rick (Army National Guard). His unit will be leaving for training in Sept. and shipping over to Iraq before the end of the year though he will not be going with them.
~ reformed_dem ….. Luke (Marine), the son of a good friend, who is shipping out to Iraq in early Sept.
~ Texas Princess ….. nephew Roland, (Air Force), currently stationed in Korea
~ Himyar ..... son, Robert, is deployed to the Mideast
~ W04Man ….. Jared, the son of a high school friend, is in Iraq with the Louisiana National Guard
~ an anonymous FReeper ….. son, Stephen (Army), in Baghdad
~ spotbust1 ….. husband CW2 Frank (LAARNG), serving in Iraq
~ LUV W ….. son David is a Captain in the Air Force, stationed right now in Florida.
~ CyberAnt ….. nephew Jody (USMC) … is home from Japan but will be redeployed elsewhere in January.
~ Kentucky ….. has a request for prayer from a Marine Mom whose son, Ramsey, is in Iraq
~ W04Man ….. wife’s niece's son, Brooks, is in Iraq
~ Trust but Verify ….. friend’s husband, Donald, infantry scout with the 1st ID
~ snowtigger ….. Peter, 1/24 INF (he drives a Stryker armored vehicle) ….. just shipped out to Mosul
~ marylina ….. friend’s son, Brandon (Navy) – stationed on a destroyer that will be deployed to the MidEast in December
~ Reagan79 ….. brother, Chris, a Marine Reservist from MS, will be leaving Jan 5th for Iraq
~ homemom ….. Kelsey, a young lady now serving in Iraq
~ Sea2ShiningSea ….. cousin’s son, James, is in Iraq
….. … Chad, her “adopted” soldier
~ TruthNtegrity ….. friend from church heading to Iraq for 3 months as a Civilian Analyst. In addition to praying for her safety, please pray for her husband, a retired Navy pilot who is very jittery about his wife going into harm's way.
~ mamaduck ….. cousin, Carl, is a Sargeant Major stationed in FL right now and will deployed to Iraq after the new year
~ Pippin ….. niece’s husband, Sung, (Air Force and brand new American citizen) is deployed to S. Korea
…..niece, Melissa, is in the AirForce, currently stationed in GA
~ Blue Scourge ….. a Freeper (Air Force), leaving for basic training
~ Collier ….. friend, Jim, father of 3 girls....Iowa National Guard, currently in Afghanistan
~ repubmom ….. son Brian has enlisted as a Special Forces recruit - he leaves for Basic right after Christmas
~ GOP-Pat ….. cousin's husband Tommy, retired from sheriff's department in July to volunteer to go to Iraq to train the Iraqi troops.
~ SE Mom ….. son Tommy, 101st AB, home now in Florida undergoing chemotherapy
~ Severa ….. husband, Jason (FR screen name Hostel), USN P-3 Aircraft Mechanic
….. ….. brother Wes, USAF First Lieutenant
….. ….. Jason's cousin David, 101st Airborne
~ BonnieJ ….. cousin Doug (Army) has returned from an extended tour in Iraq and a minor injury and is now scheduled to go to Afghanistan early in the new year.
~ FReeper MikeinIraq
~ OldSarge ….. a FReeper, Kentucky National Guard, leaving for Iraq in July (18 month deployment) after several months training in MS
~ reformed_dem ….. brother Drew has shipped out for Kuwait on his way to a year in Iraq
~ Ladysmith ….. brother's fiance's son, Shane, is stationed in Germany and will eventually head to Iraq
~ ntnychik ….. friend's son, Erik, an Army Ranger, who just got back from Iraq, re-upped, and is going back
~ gatorbait ….. brother-in-law (Army) and nephew (Marine) in the mid-East and a nephew-in-law who has returned home safely.
~ nelibeli ….. nephew Tres (Army), is serving his 2nd deployment to Iraq (he volunteered to go back!)
~ Pippin ….. niece in the Air Force …. nephew in the Army and his daughter, Jazmine … back in the states now.
~ Pippin ….. nephew's wife is back home from the Far East. (USArmy)
* ~ pGfwabf ….. son Tom (Army reserves) has returned home safely from Baghdad; son Mark (Marines) has been assigned state-side duty after graduating from boot camp.
* ~ Prophet in the wilderness ….. nephew (Marines) is in Iraq. He participated in the battle of Fallujah last Nov.
* ~ Ladysmith ….. nephew, Elliott (Army Reserves), has completed boot camp & training and is now at home.
* ~ It's_me_K.E.T. ….. son, Brian (U.S. Army), deployed March 6 to Iraq for 13 months.
* ~ FreedomHasACost ….. brother Ted (Marines) is in the Middle East
* ~ hoosierkitties ….. brother Philip is leaving for bootcamp on April 12th
* ~ patriciaruth …..
….. * In Mosul - Ron, Mac and Sean
….. * In Kirkuk - Antonio
….. * Somewhere in Iraq - Michael, Eric, Jon
….. * In Bagram, Afghanistan - Mark
….. * Somewhere in Afghanistan - Jerry, Dennis, Mark
….. * Released from Walter Reed, DJ is now doing so well he is visiting other wounded
….. * Armando in Kirkuk and the Engineers (Rusty, Jonathan, Tim and Marwin) in Baghdad are rotating home – praying for their safe journey
….. * Paula, Claire, Jon, and Bobbie are safely home from Balad
* ~ arbee4bush ….. daughter Kristen (Freeper KB4W) training for loadmaster C-17 US Air Force.
* ~ hoosier_RW_conspirator ….. son, Jake (Army) deployed to Afghanistan
…..*….. friend's son, Danny (Army) awaiting deployment for 2nd tour in Iraq

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LOL! No way would I ever imagine, let alone want to hear, Bill Clinton say that about Hillary!

As I was looking at the wonderful pictures of President Bush with the kids, shaking hands with the boys, and his arm on the shoulder of the girls, and leaning his head down toward the girl, I was thinking how I'd feel if that was a female from my family and that was Bill Clinton.

Here you go one mint green toaster

This photo does not look right - he looks shorter than me!

It doesn't look right because the girl isn't wearing hose and pumps to meet the president. I grew up in DC. I know it can get hot and humid and the last thing you want to do is wear stockings, but sometimes protocol comes before pleasure. She could always take them off afterward.

Old fogies' line forms to the right...

Perfect, thank you very much! That will do my Eggo Waffles just fine!

Many of the kids here from 13-18 yrs old wear year around
short shorts and skimpy tops or tight low cut jeans to
show off their tattoos and butt crack. A handfull of
high schools have more proper atire.

There are many Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, and Baptist
parochial schools here that wear uniforms or strict dress
code. Also the private schools here in San Diego

I wish you'd have sent her.

If it were Bubba speaking of Hilary, he might not want to specify where everyone wishes he'd sent her.

Back where she originally came from, maybe? Could it be?

Wouldn't it be kinda hard to get her back to hell?

checking in. Hi, rintense.

The school uniform thing has gone full circle in the UK. When I was at school it was sort of uniform you had to wear dark skirt, white blouse and school tie and peferably blue cardigan but it was not a certain type or make.

However recent times schools have regularized their uniforms the junior schools (5 - 11) the traditional grey pleated skirt or pinafore dress, white blouse and tie and usual a particular shade of colour cardigan. However senior schools have become more casual with sweatshirts and corded trousers allowed and in summer polo shirts but they are in the school colour have the school badge/name on them.

I think that the uniform is a good idea not only does it identify where the child belongs but also ensures that the children are all dressed the same whether they come from a well off or poor family.

Yeah, collapsed on the sofa and just watched. Fell asleep not to long after the final tick of the clock. It was another good one, wasn't it?

As someone who only graduated from high school four years ago (and wrote at least 15 essays on school uniforms), I think uniforms are a horrible idea. I don't want to look like everyone else. And even with the uniforms, everyone still knows who's rich and who's popular. That's the nature of school, it's going to be there with or without the uniforms. Shoes, cars, accessories, bookbags...all of them let everyone know how rich or poor you are.

I also think uniforms are a good idea for kids. Don't know that I would have gone for it when I was in school, though. My sisters and I were lucky, we had a mom who was a fantastic seamstress and could make our clothes for us, and we were stylin'!

No I agree I suppose that was my comment about uniform if the children had a uniform from each school they would look smart and be suitably dressed to meet their President also it represents their school. I agree the girl in particular is not dressed properly to meet the leader of her country, a smart blouse and skirt would make all the difference along with less chunky shoes.