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(85,977 posts) Sat Jul 28, 2012, 08:54 AM Jul 2012

First Lady's Olympic 'Moves'

London Evening Standard: As a lesson in good natured statesmanship – if not to say simple manners – it was a masterclass.

For Michelle Obama cast aside stuffy protocol to join in the fun and games to celebrate today’s opening of the Olympic games with more than 1,000 children.

The First Lady met the children – most of them from U.S. military families – in the grounds of Winfield House, the official residence of the U.S. ambassador in London…

First Lady Michelle Obama is picked up by U.S. Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a greet with Team USA Olympic athletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, at the U.S. Olympic Training Facility at the University of East London July 27. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

First Lady Michelle Obama talks with Joshua Wilkins-Waldron during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

First Lady Michelle Obama greets former Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders, right, and her children, Skye and Robert, following a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London (Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

First Lady Michelle Obama runs at an activity station during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

First Lady Michelle Obama hugs former Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. Olympic short track speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno, orange looks on. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a tug of war competition at an activity station during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

First Lady Michelle Obama signs memorabilia as she greets participants during a “Let’s Move! London” event at Winfield House in London, England, July 27, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert)

WH photo collection: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/first-lady-leads-presidential-delegation-2012-olympic-games-london

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First Lady's Olympic 'Moves' (Original Post) bigtree Jul 2012 OP

Lovely malaise Jul 2012 #1

She brings joy wherever she goes! Tennessee Gal Jul 2012 #2

She's the first of her kind of First Lady in more ways than one lunatica Jul 2012 #3

That second photo! What a beautiful, compassionate, fun First Lady! kaiden Jul 2012 #4

That third one is fantastic! CrispyQ Jul 2012 #5

I Love Her So Much. lamp_shade Jul 2012 #6

I love that she's not afraid to touch and get physical. ananda Jul 2012 #7

Much like Hillary, this FLOTUS could easily run for and win office herself alcibiades_mystery Jul 2012 #8

She is just a great First Lady! ljm2002 Jul 2012 #9

Look at the smiles on every face! AllyCat Jul 2012 #10

Grace and intelligence Berlum Jul 2012 #11

That's Our First Lady! The Wielding Truth Jul 2012 #12

I don't think anyone was bussed in onethatcares Jul 2012 #13

She's precious! The one with her forehead against the boy's made me tear up SaveAmerica Jul 2012 #14

She's fun - and I like that she wears whatever she wants! reformist2 Jul 2012 #15

She is so REAL riverbendviewgal Jul 2012 #16

Is there anyone better than Michelle? MrMickeysMom Jul 2012 #17

Thanks. Scurrilous Jul 2012 #18

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1. Lovely