Obama Father's Day Treat: The Dairy Godmother Visited By Sasha, Malia And Obama For Treats (PHOTOS)

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The first family was in the mood for something sweet _ something like vanilla custard, fudge and sprinkles.

On a muggy Saturday just before Father's Day, President Barack Obama took Sasha, 8, and Malia, 10, to The Dairy Godmother, a frozen custard shop just outside Washington.

The president snacked on vanilla custard with hot fudge and toasted almonds in a cup, said the shop's owner, Liz Davis. Sasha ordered a brownie sundae treat with vanilla custard, hot fudge and chocolate sprinkles. Malia walked out of the shop, eating the remains of a waffle cone with vanilla frozen custard.

During his 15-minute stay, Obama also shook hands with customers and posed for pictures. Obama left the shop with some puppy treats for the family's dog, Bo.

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Comments

[toppergem]

Good to see our president out and about with his girls.

[cadela]

With everything going on in our country at this time why do cutesie little stories such as this even make the cut? Unfortunately many people can't even afford to take their kids for ice cream.
It will only get worse.

[Lefty83]

Oh geez. Be quiet.

[lizt]

Get a life. We enjoy seeing our president with his kids.

[lab221]

That's what I say, Get a life. He puts his children first, just like it should be, and if there is anything wrong with that you really do need to get a life.

[NoCheapShotsPlease]

*yawn*

[carolinhouston]

In these difficult times it is good to be reminded that things like taking the kids out for ice cream are really important. More important that a lot of the things we allow to consume our time and energy. If you can't take them to an ice cream shop, bring it home, fill some cones and enjoy them with the family. My parents had 7 children; we weren't rich and we couldn't go out much. But my parents made home lots of fun for us. We had lots of ice cream parties in the backyard. Lots of music and dance times with each other. My father was a great joke teller.

Difficult times should bring us closer together in love and faith. Faith because we don't have to become increasingly cynical unless we choose to do so. We can choose to make the best of the situation until our change comes.

[Glenna Jones-Kachtik]

While it is true that many parents can't afford ice cream there are many more that can afford an occasional ice cream. We see the results all too often of fathers not being with their kids - why is it such a threat to you that Barak Obama is trying to be what he didn't have - a father? African Americans need to know that there are families with fathers present. They need role models. That is why "cutsie stories" such as this make the cut. If you don't like them; don't read them.

If you have kids, and you can afford it, perhaps you should take them for ice cream today! Spend some time with them. Worry about your kids, and your family - quit criticizing everyone else.

[trisha08]

I love these photos. The love they feel is written all over their faces.

I hate to use the "P" word, but I can't help comparing these photos to the Palin family. While Palin claims to be such a good mom (and based her qualifications on being a hockey mom) I have never seen one ounce of affection or love toward her children. They passed that baby around like a hot potato, and she used those kids to try and make her look good. But never have I seen any affection, love or laughter with her children like the Obama's. Quite a contrast.

[kutkreata]

I LOVE the First Family :-)

[AbyssinianLion]

That nick is cool. LL Cool J's DJ from way back?

[MizK]

I wonder how Levi Johnston celebrated his Father's Day????

[mindylc77]

sad and alone, I'd guess. Even he doesn't deserve the crap the Palin's are putting him through.

[lab221]

Probably just glad he is not in that family

[rumorct]

The girls look cute and I hope that they had a good day with their dad. It must be hard to be in the spot light just to have an ice cream.

[RJII]

adorable. i need a hug

[mindylc77]

HUG!!

[Pema]

anyone else notice sasha doesnt smile hardly ever? even with an ice cream cone! maybe shes just a shy girl...

[bluedov69]

maybe she doesn't like cameras pointed at her every 5 seconds of the day

[rsprags]

Sasha don't like the cameras following them around every time they are trying to spend time with their dad. Sasha is young and want him all to themselves; plus she don't get the hoopla about their family!
The Girls are pretty and growing up fast! POB is right to spend as much time as possible with his daughters despite the restrictions!

[Redeemer777]

maybe shes smiling on the inside

[NoCheapShotsPlease]

I love that answer!

[Mixpixlix]

A friend and I, both of us are old enough to remember John John hiding under the desk when Kennedy was president ,are delighted with the Obama family. Particularly the example the president and Michelle set for all families, regardless of race, social economic status or ethnic background to be involved in their children's lives in ways so many of today's too busy parents are not. They also reach out to other to chidlren not their own with invitations to the White House and presentations in local schools.

For the first time in decades I believe we finally have a family in the White House that truely reflects the values and goals of most Americans.

[Brandij]

agreed

[thrugreeneyez]

Obama is a great dad and a wonderful role model for all! :)

[Pema]

really? great role models dont break promises.

[Lefty83]

Jeez, shut up and let man do his job.

[rsprags]

Governing as President is a balance and sometime things are not black and white!

[trisha08]

Like Bush, right? Have you ever reviewed the promises made by Bush compared to his actual Presidency?

[Tommygun264]

What are you, five?

[LABC]

gouda is a great cheese with that whine...

[ethancorso]

Obama is an accessory to war crimes.

[MaximMaximus]

or so you say. It's just a fickle of your defective imagination. Get a life.

[VermontGirl]

Summer break from school.....
Cut off jeans and flip flops......
Taking dad out for ice cream......

Now those are great memories for a little girl.

Mr. President....you've made it "cool" to be a great dad...

[Snowspot]

I hope so, I kinda feel bad the kids have to deal with that everyday. Everyday is a circus for them, people waving at them, following them, secret service is always with them... I think about that sometimes and wonder how their family can put up with it. They must have a really strong bond or something.

[rsprags]

President Obama stated it perfectly in Parade; "they handle it with such poise, humor and grace this life they have been thrusted into"!

[PiscesPrincess]

I went back and reread the article. I find Nothing there regarding playing golf. what Is the matter with you people?

[ummok]

He needs to stop this. This is making it hard for his security to protect him and his children. He needs to stop

[PiscesPrincess]

what ?? of course, he isn't going to stop this. as you say.
those girls need to be able to have an occasional ice cream. It was planned ahead so no one could pl.ot anything terri.ble.

[angrykeyoarder]

He doesn't want to live in a bubble. He's said that many times before. Deal with it.

[MichelleDenise64]

Are you kidding me? So you think he should stay where you want him to be? How about you do what I want you do do so I can keep you safe

[abliss2379]

I vaguely remember an interview with a former SS agent who said impromptu trips weren't the issue--the real issue was announced appearances, that gave crazy people time to plan. There's little to no time for them in these impromptu outings.

[Brandij]

he could choke on a bone in the WH and be gone - you can't live in fear. You have to be smart - plan and leave the rest to God.

[VentiMocha09]

KUDOs to President Obama for STILL being daddy!!! I love it!

[RegLib]

And over the same Father's Day weekend a prominent Republican disappears because, according to his wife, he needs time away from the kids.

I'll take President Obama's family values any day.

[jbs902]

RIght on!

[Robin Vaughn]

Thank you RegLib!!! I love that someone else noticed this too. And, to think this prominent person plans on running against Obama....hmmm, maybe he and Palin are on the Appalachian Trail looking for bears together! Oh, and as a baby girl myself, pretty sure Miss Sasha doesn't like sharing daddy with the world and I can't say as I blame her but I'm very thankful she does.

[Groovymarlin]

These fools criticizing President Obama for taking his daughters out for ice cream on a Saturday are just too much. I'll allow that it's good PR for the administration, but duh - it's great PR for the local businesses he frequents! He's helping stimulate the local DC area economy (and God knows we could use the help). Lay off, already!