Behind-The-Scenes White House PHOTOS: Obamas' Already-Busy Summer

It's already been a busy summer for the First Family, with jaunts to Puerto Rico, stays in South Africa, soccer on the South Lawn, sobbing babies to soothe and fists to be bumped.

Thankfully, Pete Souza and the crew were there to capture it all while the Obamas got down to business.

Take a look at the latest uploads to the White House Flickr.

Comments

[Angie Daniels]

02:01 AM on 08/04/2011

I just realized I don't even need to look at all of these. I am already proud to have them in the White House.

[Angie Daniels]

01:59 AM on 08/04/2011

1. Want baby.
2. Want handsome President Obama to hug baby.

I may be disappointed (will still vote for him though, since he's better than the alternative) but the guy is very attractive. And it's really nice to see a First Family that loves each other so much.

[papapj]

07:28 PM on 07/21/2011

Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4uLZcaRXcU

[papapj]

07:23 PM on 07/21/2011

The Tubes - White Punks On Dope

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP8nGNbk7oQ

[papapj]

07:18 PM on 07/21/2011

Music..Music, music is the answer!

Colonel Abrams - Music is the Answer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIKgMxCeXKk

[Benjamin Sisko]

06:31 PM on 07/21/2011

Here's to the Obama's America's First Family

Sister Sledge ~ We Are Family
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNAQ8LLptUo

[WDvkXyq5m lFT7]

04:55 AM on 07/21/2011

this is a great person of USA.The only photo I want to see right now is the one of him taking control and solving this debt crisis.
http://resvibrantreview.com/

[sobaytransplant]

03:50 AM on 07/20/2011

One of the things that is the COOLEST about the comments on this pictorial... the tr*llz are out there and slinging their hate as usual... but in MUCH smaller doses than they normally do. For every mean thing someone is saying, there are 10 more saying positive things. Just goes to show that you really CAN'T say anything bad about the Obamas when you see them FOR REAL this way, can you?

[investigatorkch]

06:27 PM on 07/20/2011

it's called acting

[Bluelynx]

08:57 PM on 07/18/2011

The picture with the crying baby: aaawww! And he looks like he knows what he's doing, too. I would not know where to begin!

[Ionakr]

06:22 PM on 07/18/2011

What people don't understand is that children can sense anyone that is a fake. Obviously every child you see with the President or Mrs. Obama shows you how much they love them and respect that family and it also shows you how REAL they are. Kids know when someone is not being real. Our President and First Lady are absolutely wonderful. I look forward to another 4 years. He has done wonderful things for this country, even if people don't see it. Most of the things people only see are health care and economy and debt ceiling. But if you were to check you would find that he has implemented many other things and solved many other problems.

[Fonsini]

04:51 PM on 07/18/2011

The only photo I want to see right now is the one of him taking control and solving this debt crisis.

[makestotalsense]

06:26 PM on 07/18/2011

Perhaps you should send that message to the GOP.

[Mommy Oko]

10:11 AM on 07/19/2011

Well said!

[Fonsini]

11:54 AM on 07/19/2011

If you mean that you think him incapable of solving the debt crisis without help, then I agree.

[Skiwee]

03:37 PM on 07/18/2011

I always love seeing these ppictures.

Nelson Mandela.....melts my heart!

[Raglimidechi]

12:09 PM on 07/18/2011

The president clearly has experience cuddling babies!

[Skiwee]

03:39 PM on 07/18/2011

Love the double entendre. Clever!

Fanned & Faved.

[nermz345]

12:03 PM on 07/18/2011

I came on here half expecting a series of angry anti-obama posts. nice to read some pleasent comments for a change.

my favorite pic was slide 26, where he is just chillin' on the step behind the scenes.

[inkongirl]

12:00 PM on 07/18/2011

I love the shot of the baby in the tie. And I'm sorry to say, but the president looks exhausted!

[Gretel1or2]

07:22 PM on 07/20/2011

You would be exhausted if you had to do 1/4th of what he did on a daily basis. I'm surprised he looks as good as he does.