A day in the life of President Bush (12/4/06): photos

QUOTE OF THE DAY
President and Mrs. Bush Host Children's Holiday Reception at the White House
East Room

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming. Laura and I want to welcome you all to the White House. We're really happy you're here. I think you're going to really enjoy this special occasion. My job is to introduce my wife, Laura Bush. (Laughter.) Before I do so, though, I want to say something about your moms and dads. Thank you very much for supporting your mom and dad as they're on a very important mission for our country. I want you to know that they love you dearly and the American people love and respect those who wear our uniform a lot.

know it's tough to have your mom or dad overseas, and we wish you all the best. But it's really important work. And so we wanted to welcome you here to the White House to, first of all, thank you for your strength, and so that you would do me a favor and email your mom or dad who is overseas how much the Commander-in-Chief respects them, admires them and supports them.

So welcome to the White House, we're glad you're here. And now I'm going to introduce my wife, Laura Bush. (Applause.)

MRS. BUSH: Thank you very much. Thanks to each and every one of you for coming today. As President Bush said, I know that many of you have parents in the military, and your mom or your dad is deployed and I know that's hard for you, especially during this time of year.

President Bush and I are proud of each and every one of you. I know that you all support your moms and dads and you're always there for them when they need your help, and I want to thank you all, each one of you, for doing that.

Every year, children come to the White House for a special children's party at Christmas. And this year, I'm so excited that each one of you are the ones that are here with us. Today, we have a very fun performance for you. And can you guess what it is by looking at that? Willy Wonka. It's "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." This is a play that will be at the Kennedy Center, will be opening at the Kennedy Center.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

President Bush, left, leans in to talk to Addis Bugg, 8, center, from Stafford Va., and Chauncey Liscomb, 7, right, from Luray, Va., at the performance of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory during the Children's Holiday Reception and Performance in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 in Washington

1 posted on 12/04/2006 5:51:54 PM PST by snugs

2 posted on 12/04/2006 5:52:10 PM PST by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero........God Speed Jonathan......)

3 posted on 12/04/2006 5:52:27 PM PST by jlyspio ((JESUS LOVES YOU SO PASS IT ON! John 14:6 I LOVE BARNEY BUSH!)

To: 1Peter2:16; 2Jedismom; 2Trievers; 4mycountry; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; A_perfect_lady; ...

Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics

4 posted on 12/04/2006 5:53:19 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))

He wants Grandchildren. I wish those girls would settle down and find somebody to make babies with!

5 posted on 12/04/2006 5:53:21 PM PST by Iowa Granny

6 posted on 12/04/2006 5:53:28 PM PST by jlyspio ((JESUS LOVES YOU SO PASS IT ON! John 14:6 I LOVE BARNEY BUSH!)

YEAHHH Rack Willy Wonka actually Snugs they been playing original on HBO Family here in the US this weekend

7 posted on 12/04/2006 5:53:47 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Step aside Jefe"=Det Lennie Briscoe)

I'm hoping I'll actually win when I'm home and my internet connection doesn't suck lol.

8 posted on 12/04/2006 5:54:39 PM PST by ilovew (I'm thankful to PFC Mike Adams who died in Iraq three years ago...I'll never forget you, Mike.)

9 posted on 12/04/2006 5:56:14 PM PST by Jewels1091

SUNDAY

St John's Church

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10 posted on 12/04/2006 5:58:21 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))

Hi snugs...do you get the Brit Hume news in England??

11 posted on 12/04/2006 5:58:40 PM PST by Txsleuth (Bolton/Cheney (that would be Lynne) 08)

12 posted on 12/04/2006 5:59:23 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))

Eleanor pick a picture for me tonight for my toaster..I have to log off early..I have a housefull....because of the storm.

13 posted on 12/04/2006 6:00:34 PM PST by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero........God Speed Jonathan......)

To: Txsleuth; snugs

Brit has a great interview with The President..He feels our prayers..Keep on Praying!

Thanks for the Dose,Snugs

14 posted on 12/04/2006 6:01:48 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)

President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush (center) stand with the Kennedy Center honorees in the Blue Room of the White House during a reception on December 3, 2006. From left to right, singer and songwriter Willam 'Smokey' Robinson, musical composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, country singer Dolly Parton, the Bushes, film director Steven Spielberg, and conductor Zubin Mehta.

Country singer Dolly Parton arrives for the 2006 Kennedy Center Honors gala, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Sunday evening, Dec. 3, 2006

President Bush , right, first lady Laura Bush , center, and recipient of the 2006 Kennedy Center Honors Smokey Robinson, sing the National Anthem during the evening gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006

15 posted on 12/04/2006 6:02:03 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))

close but no cigar on the toaster huh?

16 posted on 12/04/2006 6:03:21 PM PST by jlyspio ((JESUS LOVES YOU SO PASS IT ON! John 14:6 I LOVE BARNEY BUSH!)

President Bush , third from the right, first lady Laura Bush fourth from the right, Vice President Dick Cheney , second from the right, and wife Lynne Cheney right, with recipients of the 2006 Kennedy Center Honors, left - right: composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, film maker Stephen Spielberg, singer Dolly Parton, conductor Zubin Mehta, and Smokey Robinson, sing the National Anthem during the evening gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, in Washington. From Hollywood to Dollywood, Motown to Broadway, a select group of stars from the film, stage and music worlds received recognition on Sunday for a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts

17 posted on 12/04/2006 6:03:54 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))

Recipients of the 2006 Kennedy Center Honors, left-right, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, film maker Stephen Spielberg, singer Dolly Parton, conductor Zubin Mehta, and singer Smokey Robinson, applaud at the start of an evening gala

18 posted on 12/04/2006 6:05:28 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))

Yes I do but I forgot it was on so I will record the re-run

19 posted on 12/04/2006 6:06:43 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))

OK - keep safe and warm

20 posted on 12/04/2006 6:07:06 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))

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