Obama Surprises Biden With Cupcakes (UPDATED WITH PICTURES)

WASHINGTON -- What does an accomplished man of the world get for his 66th birthday?

Well, President-elect Barack Obama already gave Joe Biden the vice presidency. So, for his birthday, Obama gave Biden two ball caps and a rendition of the birthday song.

Biden's birthday is Thursday, but Obama surprised his No. 2 after their weekly lunch Wednesday at the transition office in Chicago. According to staff, Obama presented Biden _ a Delaware senator with decades of foreign policy experience _ with a dozen cupcakes decorated with candles and teased, "You're 12 years old!"

Staff reported that Biden, ever astute in the art of politics, laughed at the his boss's joke. He responded: "Maybe in dog years!"

Obama led the rest of the staff in song, then handed over some Chicago-themed gifts: a White Sox cap, a Bears cap and a bucket of Garrett's popcorn, a hometown favorite.

Pictures courtesy of the transition website, Change.gov

Comments

[Martha601]

06:18 PM on 11/24/2008

I love Biden's smile. It's beautiful. And the new President doesn't have a bad one either. Their smiles look genuine and there's nothing secret behind them. It's been a long time since we seen an honest smile from our government.

[carlgt1]

04:08 PM on 11/23/2008

how nice that the lizard people will soon be leaving the White House. Joe has a lot of work to do in fumigating Cheney's buners & lairs...

[knitter42]

11:51 AM on 11/23/2008

Great story..think they will make a great time
My 18month granddaughter "helped" nanny make chocolate chip cakes . Her first time baking and she was chief taster as well.

[inorbit]

11:10 AM on 11/23/2008

This Thanksgiving let's all thank God for that two decent human beings will be taking over in January.

I just wish it would happen sooner.

[jnetdnj]

01:45 PM on 11/25/2008

Yes! Thanks to everyone who supported and voted for Obama/Biden!

[Marsangusidaho]

09:46 PM on 11/22/2008

They're going to make a great team. I had the opportunity to chat with Biden over drinks once some years ago. Great guy. Very interesting and genial. I've been rooting for him since 1988.

[judesedit]

09:09 PM on 11/22/2008

I LOVE IT! REAL HUMANS.

[HopeGirl]

04:16 PM on 11/22/2008

human beings are on their way to the WH.

yeah. they do normal things, celebrate birthdays, tell jokes, they thank one another, they work hard, they play sometimes...

its just too normal.

a lot to et used to after the what we have had to suffer through for the last 20 plus years.

Fired up, ready to ...be normal again!

[lovemycountrytoo]

01:59 PM on 11/22/2008

Methinks Michelle and the girls may have had something to do with the cupcakes. The Biden grandchildren and the Obama girls are very close. It was rumored that they had a blast setting up a "tent city" together in on of their hotel rooms during the Dem convention. Don't know if that actually occured, but what I do know is...

there are decent, kind people at the helm of our great nation once again.

I love these two men and wish them great blessings. They are going to need everyone's patience and support. Look at the mess they will inherit on January 20...... god help them.
Glad to see they can take time out to smile and enjoy the friendship.

[myfatherschild]

11:01 AM on 11/23/2008

Amen to that!

Many blessing to our new leaders and their families and may God keep them focused and bless them with knowledge, wisdom and all that they need to guide us through these troubling times. May God bless the people of the USA!

[TruthNreconciliation]

01:30 AM on 11/26/2008

Yes, Biden referred to the sleepover in a speech he gave in Florida - it's on the campaign website, notable for the cute little boy who did a school project covering the event and interviewing Biden. You should check it out - Biden's interview answers were priceless! Watch how the little boy is entranced by his answers. Biden's affinity for kids is obvious... I think that may in part come from having to do the job of both parents when his first wife died =(

Anyway, along with Mr. Vice President-Elect, his other name is "Pop" =)

Thank God for humans winning the Whitehouse.

[wemikelori]

12:41 PM on 11/22/2008

Can you feel the change? Life is good again!!!

[AZ4thatone]

12:13 PM on 11/22/2008

Sweet! I wonder if those were homemade? It's nice to see these little kindnesses. He (BO) remembers birthdays! More to love.

[TruthNreconciliation]

01:32 AM on 11/26/2008

Well even if it was one of his zillion staffers or a bring-up on the blackberry, yes he is thoughtful. A born leader.

[FloridaDem318]

11:58 AM on 11/22/2008

Happy Birthday VP Elect!!!

[stayinsouth1981]

12:15 AM on 11/22/2008

What a beautiful smile. He looks TICKLED pink.

[wanttruth]

08:24 PM on 11/20/2008

Happy Birthday, Vice President-elect Biden!

[SparkyDash]

08:13 PM on 11/20/2008

Happy wonderful Birthday, Joe O'Biden...you're special in my book, and I consider you the gift today.

I'm still so happy that Obama tapped Joe for VP. Excellent choice, Barack!

Fun story, HuffPo, and a nice smile break... love these two guys! I thnk we're pretty lucky.

[something81]

03:39 PM on 11/20/2008

Happy Birthday! I made cupcakes just because this article was pleasant to read!