Obama Joins Family In Maryland To Celebrate Malia Obama's Birthday

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is helping the nation celebrate its birthday and his daughter Malia celebrate hers.

The president on Friday morning flew to Camp David, Md., for the first part of the first family's Fourth of July celebration, including daughter Malia's 11th birthday on Saturday. He set off with friend Martin Nesbitt to meet first lady Michelle Obama, who was already at Camp David.

About 20 of Malia's tween-age friends will be on hand for the festivities. In an interview with The Associated Press, the president was bemused at the thought of being surrounded by so many girls. As he put it, "It's a little intimidating."

The first family returns to the White House by Saturday evening to host 1,200 military families for a Fourth of July barbecue on the South Lawn.

(This version CORRECTS APNewsNow; UPDATES to reflect Obama has already set off. corrects last sentence to say the Obamas are returning on Saturday not Friday.)

Comments

[betty22]

golf anyone....­.

[Paula Ann]

Happy Birthday Malia!!
Don't grow up too fast, you are only young once.

[escribacat]

Uh-oh. That Bo is still pulling on the leash.

[Paxhope]

and that bothers us because?..­.......

[sheilaofmiami]

Thank you. I hope this is not a current picture. The dog pulling on the leash means the dog is in charge, unless that family know as much about dog training as I do, at least!!!!!!

He who leads is the leader, pack law. I can herd my dogs from behind, but I have invested a great deal to do so, I have taught my German Shepherd's that I am the herder and they are the "sheps" . I so love dog training!!!!

The Obama's need more work. Let me at them!!!! I can teach it like few others!!!

[Paxhope]

What a crock.

It can also mean a leader decides to allow the dog to pull
if it LIKES to do that.

Seems very obvious to me. All my dogs have always obeyed and adored me.
I have no need to impose some crazy rule about never pulling on a leash.

[Paxhope]

For control freaks of every breed: a poem by Robert Frost

"The Silken Tent"

She is as in a field a silken tent
At midday when the sunny summer breeze
Has dried the dew and all its ropes relent,
So that in guys it gently sways at ease,
And its supporting central cedar pole,
That is its pinnacle to heavenward
And signifies the sureness of the soul,
Seems to owe naught to any single cord,
But strictly held by none, is loosely bound
By countless silken ties of love and thought
To every thing on earth the compass round,
And only by one's going slightly taut
In the capriciousness of summer air
Is of the slightest bondage made aware.

[shrinkess]

Happy Bday, Malia. My grandmother was a firecracker too. Have fun!

[globalcitizenlinda]

Happy Birthday to the First Daughter Malia Obama - I am on of the lucky ones to share 4th of July as my birthday too!!

As a birthday girl Born on the fourth of July, this year in particular is special because the world is led by one decent and smart man who also helps to be the dad of Precious Malia - she looks to be a very sensitive child - talk about empathy!

[craphappens]

A-1 comment!

[lady49]

The Obama's did not waste millions of $$$$$ redecorating the Whitehouse- it is great that they are spending this wonderful time together as a family!

[Chloe33]

No, they only wast taxpayers money on jaunts to NY; flying in Pizza chefs from MO; flying in food for a luau from HI; and sending out low flying jets over NYC.

Redecorating the WH would have been more useful - AND less expensive.

[rachra]

Someone sounds bitter, LOLOLOLOL.­..

Get a life!!!!

[KMan1]

LOL poor you.

[davonnej]

HATER!!! oh please you act like every POTUS that has ever been didn't waste taxpayer money on things that they wanted to do especially GWB which is why the country is in the position it is now...I didn't see you complaining about spending then but because it's Obama it's a problem now GTFOOH!!! And By they the way, my youngest daughter was born on the 4th of july too...she will be 10:).

[LadyTee]

Chloe33: President Obama is our country's Commander-in-Chief. What in the world do you expect him to do, pay for these "jaunts" (as you so eloqently phrased it) out of his own pocket? Every president before him has wasted taxpayers' money on redecorating the Whitehouse and other unnecessary things but he hasn't dared to do so. How is redecorating the WH more useful and less expensive? I suppose you're also upset because he flies on Air Force One instead of taking a taxi cab.
Lady49: thank you for your classy comments about President Obama.

[unite4change]

Chloe33, it's time to put the hate away. No one have every questions travel for the president. So why are you having a double standard when it comes to President Obama.

[lady49]

Happy Birthday Malia!!!! What a wonderful family!!!

[PoliticalAmazon]

YEAH!!! They are hosting military families for the 4th!! HOORAY!!

[Paxhope]

I assume recent GOP presidents all did this too... didn't they?
but... but.... they are the "only ones who care about defense!"

Hey did you ever see the charts comparing military service by Admin. and Congress from the two parties? ...very embarrassing for one of the parties (starts with an 'R")

[btrim]

Dog now, horsie soon.

[SouthernWisdom]

Another vacation? And I'm sure that the "20 friends" didn't exactly pay for their own transportation. The money this FF spends on frivolous trips is astounding.

[1088]

Bite me!

[lakat]

Instead I'm going to bite you...unbe­lievable how you folks forgot the nonsense Bush did over and over on our dime. He helped get us there (and St. Ronnie), to this mess we are in. He and daddy and friends made a fortune on us while the middle class dwindled.

Thanks for NOTHING!

[1088]

Bite me was meant for SouthernWisdom critique on the Omba family. However, I agree with you lakat 100%, for I'm tried of the hypocrisy from the Republicants, who try to find something negative to say about the Obamas.

[IndyReader]

It's Friday evening to Saturday evening, how is that a "vacation"? And no, the 20 friends probably didn't pay their own transportation because they flew over with MO and the girls on one of the Marine helos. I mean, the family was going anyway, what another group of 90 pound girls? I bet you have indigestion all the time you're so bitter.

[steve-oo]

I agree with the other comments and would like to add .. Go get a life!

[sloreader]

Are you trying to prove "southern wisdom" is an oxymoron?

[koalaholik]

I've said that before about thismoroon. I bet he slobbered all over Bushg the whole 8 years. Think he's cranky because Palin just proved what a quitter she is?

[rsprags]

They are at Camp Davis which is a residential home of the office of Presidency! It is one of the greatest perks of the Presidency as Airforce One! LOL, Get over SW!
Happy Birth Day Malia!

[tisfilm]

Malia has best gift for her birthday is Palin resigned.

[impik]

Seriously, she was born in 4th of July? This is almost creppy. :)

Happy birthday, kid. Have a great one.

[db08]

I know that the Obamas will not see these messages but I am sending mine as part of good will and good vibrations­...Happy Birthday Ms. Malia!!! and to Lady Liberty (keep up the fight). Bless the family, the people of the US (even those who are petty and bitter) and the world.

[sloreader]

ditto dbo8

[NHBill]

feel better?

[ToniaB]

Obviously you don't...

[NightAdder]

Is Malia the sassy daughter?

[DnDCfromChi-town]

Malia is the oldest and tallest daughter

[capricorndevil]

it is only two children..­.so it should read "older" and "taller"

[SoccerNana]

Those two little girls are not sassy; stop trying to start rumors.

[craphappens]

I hope they are sassy, makes a good woman.

[saysay]

happy birthday ms malia.....­may God keep you safe and very close always....­happy day!