Jack & Jill Politics

I love this little girl. She misses nothing. Every little girl should spend an early bithday in Paris. Mine did.

happy birthday to sasha obama...AND TO PRINCE! Did not realize they shared a birthday.....

Prince is 51 today...

Happy B-Day! =D

Evening thread is up.

Happy Birthday, Princess Sasha!

AFTERNOON OPEN THREAD IS UP!

HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY BLACK CAMELOT!! We are soooo proud that you FINALLY arrived.

Wow - seems like just yesterday we were introduced to the Obama girls......

Happy Birthday Rosebud!

those shoes are fierce! happy b-day!

Happy Birthday to Natasha "Sasha" Obama!! To spend your 8th birthday in France with your sister, cousin, grandmom and your mom & dad!! A birthday weekend in Paris - WOW!! What a wonderful time!

And Happy Birthday to all girls and boys who turn 8 today!!

Those photos are precious.

Have a fun, wonderful and happy 8th birthday, Natasha 'Sasha' Obama!

Happy 8th Birthday, Sasha! Have fun and enjoy it!

happy birthday little Sasha:)

http://www.americablog.com/

"Sunday, June 07, 2009
Obama family does Paris

by Chris in Paris on 6/07/2009 10:38:00 AM
We could tell that the Obama family was out and about last evening because helicopter traffic was high well into the night. It was nice to see the Obama's go to a good but not flashy restaurant as well. Maybe next time they can venture out of the 7th which is a stiff and boring neighborhood (though Americans often think it's the "real Paris" though I find it's horribly boring and sleepy) but for security purposes it makes sense. The French were certainly thrilled with the night on the town, as tourism in the number one tourist destination in the world is down.
The Obamas shared the restaurant with other diners, and other restaurants on the winding Rue St. Dominique were filled. Police, some in riot gear, lined the street. Crowds pressed behind barriers at the end of the street to glimpse the first couple, and about 100 people gathered there burst into applause as the Obamas left the restaurant. Clusters of people at street corners held up cell phones and cameras to snap pictures.

After dinner and a ride along the quai on the Left Bank of the Seine River, the Obamas returned to the U.S. ambassador's residence, where first daughters Sasha and Malia awaited them.

Earlier in the day, Sasha and Malia joined their parents on a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, where a children's choir sang and the president lit a candle. They climbed the stairs for a view of the city from the roof of the 12th century Gothic church. The cathedral was closed to the public during the first family's visit.
The US media is of course missing the critical part of the story, which is what they ate. Naturally the AFP has that covered. President Obama had the leg of lamb and île flottante while the First Lady had filets de boeuf and crèmes brûlées. Both are very classical French dinners.

This morning the Obama family is visiting the Pompidou Center. If you click through the link here you can see a short video of the crowds watching Obama. (Sorry, I couldn't locate anything to embed.) He remains enormously popular here and it's such a positive change from the previous eight years. Being popular like this does have its advantages when you are trying to bring traditional allies together on important issues."