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


First Posted: 06-20-09 07:29 PM   |   Updated: 06-20-09 08:00 PM

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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.

***SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS*** 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 ...
***SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS*** 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 ...
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- toppergem I'm a Fan of toppergem 5 fans permalink

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:05 PM on 06/23/2009

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:06 PM on 06/23/2009
- Lefty83 I'm a Fan of Lefty83 5 fans permalink
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Oh geez. Be quiet.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:47 PM on 06/23/2009
- lizt I'm a Fan of lizt 10 fans permalink

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:38 PM on 06/23/2009
- lab221 I'm a Fan of lab221 2 fans permalink

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:49 PM on 06/23/2009
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*yawn*

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:49 PM on 06/23/2009
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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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:59 PM on 06/23/2009

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:34 PM on 06/23/2009
- trisha08 I'm a Fan of trisha08 63 fans permalink

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:40 AM on 06/23/2009
- kutkreata I'm a Fan of kutkreata 56 fans permalink
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I LOVE the First Family :-)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:52 AM on 06/23/2009
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That nick is cool. LL Cool J's DJ from way back?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:11 AM on 06/23/2009
- MizK I'm a Fan of MizK 5 fans permalink
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I wonder how Levi Johnston celebrated his Father's Day????

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:26 AM on 06/23/2009
- mindylc77 I'm a Fan of mindylc77 5 fans permalink
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sad and alone, I'd guess. Even he doesn't deserve the crap the Palin's are putting him through.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:06 PM on 06/23/2009
- lab221 I'm a Fan of lab221 2 fans permalink

Probably just glad he is not in that family

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:51 PM on 06/23/2009

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:25 AM on 06/23/2009
- RJII I'm a Fan of RJII 72 fans permalink
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adorable. i need a hug

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:59 PM on 06/22/2009
- mindylc77 I'm a Fan of mindylc77 5 fans permalink
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HUG!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:06 PM on 06/23/2009
- Pema I'm a Fan of Pema 40 fans permalink
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anyone else notice sasha doesnt smile hardly ever? even with an ice cream cone! maybe shes just a shy girl...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:23 PM on 06/22/2009
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maybe she doesn't like cameras pointed at her every 5 seconds of the day

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:51 PM on 06/22/2009
- rsprags I'm a Fan of rsprags 26 fans permalink

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!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:05 AM on 06/23/2009

maybe shes smiling on the inside

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:41 PM on 06/22/2009
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I love that answer!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:50 PM on 06/23/2009
- Mixpixlix I'm a Fan of Mixpixlix 19 fans permalink

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:49 PM on 06/22/2009

agreed

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:56 PM on 06/22/2009

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:13 PM on 06/22/2009
- Pema I'm a Fan of Pema 40 fans permalink
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really? great role models dont break promises.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:23 PM on 06/22/2009
- Lefty83 I'm a Fan of Lefty83 5 fans permalink
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Jeez, shut up and let man do his job.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:11 PM on 06/22/2009
- rsprags I'm a Fan of rsprags 26 fans permalink

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:07 AM on 06/23/2009
- trisha08 I'm a Fan of trisha08 63 fans permalink

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:33 AM on 06/23/2009
- Tommygun264 I'm a Fan of Tommygun264 175 fans permalink
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What are you, five?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:00 PM on 06/23/2009
- LABC I'm a Fan of LABC 9 fans permalink

gouda is a great cheese with that whine...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:50 PM on 06/23/2009
- ethancorso I'm a Fan of ethancorso 237 fans permalink
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Obama is an accessory to war crimes.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:45 AM on 06/23/2009

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:52 AM on 06/24/2009

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...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:16 PM on 06/22/2009
- Snowspot I'm a Fan of Snowspot 12 fans permalink

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:26 PM on 06/22/2009
- rsprags I'm a Fan of rsprags 26 fans permalink

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:14 AM on 06/23/2009

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:24 PM on 06/22/2009

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:19 PM on 06/22/2009

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:18 PM on 06/22/2009

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:27 PM on 06/22/2009

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

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:52 PM on 06/22/2009

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:57 PM on 06/22/2009

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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:59 PM on 06/22/2009
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KUDOs to President Obama for STILL being daddy!!! I love it!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:11 PM on 06/22/2009
- RegLib I'm a Fan of RegLib 56 fans permalink
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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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:03 PM on 06/22/2009
- jbs902 I'm a Fan of jbs902 5 fans permalink

RIght on!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:14 PM on 06/22/2009
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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.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:07 PM on 06/23/2009
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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!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:45 PM on 06/22/2009
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