Posted on 04/05/2010 5:50:45 PM PDT by Kaslin
Slipping and sliding, eggs are tossed in rainy race on the South Lawn during the 2004 White House Easter Egg Roll Monday, April 12, 2004. Because of inclement weather, the annual event closed at noon.
A helper of the Easter Bunny gives a wink during 2004 White House Easter Egg Roll Monday, April 12, 2004
Gosh, I miss them so much...
*sigh*
Education Secretary Margaret Spellings and Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt address soggy visitors to the 2005 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn Monday, March 28, 2005.
Children slip through a race with their Easter eggs during the traditional race on the South Lawn. Although rainy weather cut short the event, children and their parents made many colorful memories to brighten up a gray, gloomy day.
Jacalyn Leavitt, her husband, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt and Education Secretary Margaret Spellings watch children run, fall and laugh as they run and slide on the South Lawn grass during the 2005 White House Easter Egg Roll.
Rain swirls with Easter egg dye to create intricate patterns on a few of the more than 10,000 eggs prepared for the 2005 White House Easter Egg Roll.
Education Secretary Margaret Spellings read to children during the the 2005 White House Easter Egg Roll.
Holding a chocolate egg, two girls dress in appropriate style for the occasion. Children attending the event took part in reading corners, egg coloring, art activities, face painting and many other activities.
Cold days bring warm hugs as the Easter Bunny and his friends greets young visitors to a soggy South Lawn the 2005 White House Easter Egg Roll.
President George W. Bush is joined by Mrs. Laura Bush as he blows a whistle to start the Easter Egg Roll races on the South Lawn of the White House during the 2006 White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006. The first White House Easter Egg Roll was held in 1878.
White House volunteers dressed in festive egg costumes stroll the South Lawn of the White House during the 2006 White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006.
Children pose next to a decorative Easter display on the South Lawn of the White House during the 2006 White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006.
A character Easter rabbit places its hand over its heart during the playing of the National Anthem on the South Lawn of the White House during the 2006 White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006.
Guests brave a steady rain on the South Lawn of the White House during the 2006 White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006.
Mrs. Laura Bush reads a story to children attending the 2006 White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006 on the South Lawn of the White House.
Mrs. Laura Bush embraces two of the Katrina Kids, children from the Katrina ravaged areas of the Gulf Coast, during their visit to the White House to attend the 2006 White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006.
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses South Lawn visitors to the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll from the Truman Balcony Monday, April 9, 2007. "In Washington, we know spring has arrived when the White House lawn is filled with children for the Easter Egg Roll," said Mrs. Bush. "So thank each one of the children for coming. Thank you for bringing an adult with you." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush poses for pictures with children after reading aloud the children's book, "Duck For President," by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin Monday, April 9, 2007, at the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Bush poses with children and Clifford the Big Red Dog on the South Lawn during the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll Monday, April 9, 2007. There were many children's characters in attendance including Charlie Brown, Bugs Bunny, Arthur, and Curious George. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Eggs roll, drop, hop and even fly as children take part in the traditional mainstay of the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn Monday, April 9 2007. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
A little boy is careful not to drop his egg as he carries it through the Easter Egg Roll Monday, April 9, 2007, on the South Lawn during the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
Mrs. Lynne Cheney reads from her book, "America: A Patriotic Primer," Monday, April 9, 2007 at the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. White House photo by David Bohrer
White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten gets a little help from Arthur in telling his tale of, "Arthur Meets the President," by Marc Brown Monday, April 9, 2007, on the South Lawn during the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
Children book authors Mary Pope Osborne and her husband Will Osborne read aloud to an ethusiastic crowd of young readers from her book, "American Tall Tales," Monday, April 9, 2007, during the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez reads from the children's book, "Duck on a Bike," by David Shannon Monday, April 9, 2007, during the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. White House photo by David Bohrer
Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt prepares to read from the book, "Faux Paw's Adventures in the Internet: Keeping Children Safe," authored by his wife, Mrs. Jacalyn Leavitt, Monday, April 9, 2007, during the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll. White House photo by David Bohrer
Actor Stephen Baldwin asks a little reader for some help as he reads the children's book, "The Jolly Postman," by Alan Alhberg Monday, April 9, 2007, on the South Lawn during the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by President George W. Bush, daughter, Jenna, and former first lady Barbara Bush, welcomes guests Monday, March 24, 2008 to the South Lawn of the White House, for the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll.
President George W. Bush, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, blows a whistle Monday, March 24, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, to officially start the festivities for the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll.
President George W. Bush embraces Mrs. Laura Bush as he blows a whistle Monday, March 24, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, to officially start the festivities for the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll.
A young child carefully balances her Easter Egg on a spoon Monday, March 24, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, during the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll.
Former first lady Barbara Bush is surrounded by children as she poses for photos Monday, March 24, 2008, following her reading at the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll, where she read "Arthur's New Puppy."
Hall of Fame football player Troy Aikman reads "One Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" for children at the reading nook at the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, March 24, 2008
Children gather at the Magic Stage on the South Lawn of the White House to watch magician Fairy Twinkletoes perform Monday, March 24, 2008, during the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll.
Excited Fans reach out toward the Jonas Brothers as they perform on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, March 24, 2008, during the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll.
Thank you so much Kaslin. I so look forward to a little bit of sanity each month :).
That politie way to say it ROFL
The Presidential character mascots of the Washington Nationals baseball team, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington participate Monday, March 24, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, at the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll.
Kids paint a large mural of an ocean scene at the White House Easter Egg Roll Monday, Mar. 24, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House. The theme for the 2008 Easter Egg Roll is Ocean Conservation. The kids were able to learn how to keep our oceans clean and healthy for fish and other ocean life.
Some of the thousands of guests who attended the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll are seen at festivities on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, March 24, 2008.
Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by her daughter, Jenna, applauds the PBS character "Arthur," following the reading of "Arthur Meets the President," Monday, March 24, 2008, during festivities at the 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House.
I will post the April 2005 photos tomorrow evening, if it's okay with everyone
Indeed
Thank you, Kaslin!
Yeah...and he rides side-saddle!
You are very welcome
I just asked the moderator to correct it.
You are very welcome
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