PHOTOS At home with the Obamas (Callie Shell)

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From 'Obama's 100 Days: Behind-the-Scenes Photos' by Callie Shell at http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1893255,00.html (77 photos)


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Chat with Dad: Sasha Obama visits her father in the Oval Office. Obama congratulated her on her ability to navigate the building while he was still getting lost.

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After School: Amid a day packed with events, Obama runs into Michelle and Malia on the ground floor of the residence. Obama speaks often about the relief his family provides from the stresses of the job.

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Together: The President and First Lady are briefed by Valerie Jarrett before an event with the National Newspaper Publishers Association.

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Touch Up: Obama allows his tie to be adjusted before the Governor's Dinner.

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Moment: Music at the Governor's Dinner was provided by the group Earth, Wind and Fire.

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Listening: White House butler James Ramsey speaks with Malia and Sasha during a dinner organized at the White House by Michelle Obama for public high school students.

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Hoops: Obama pauses during his first tour of the White House grounds to try out the local rim.

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The News: On the night this photograph was taken, headlines focused on AIG and the bonuses it had distributed to its executives after having received billions in government bailout money.

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First Couple: Michelle and Barack wait for a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen.

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Back Lawn: A table outside the residence provides a good place to take a call.

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Anecdote: Obama recounts a moment from his visit to London when a spectator grew excited at the sight of his personal aide. "Are YOU Reggie Love?!" the man shouted.

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Looking at History: On an early tour of the White House residence, Obama stops outside the State Dining Room to consider Aaron Shikler's famous portrait of John F. Kennedy.

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Quarterback: The President often palms a football or basketball while thinking or during breaks between meetings with staff.

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Lunch: Biden joins Obama in the private dining room of the West Wing. If they are both in town, the two men meet for lunch once each week.

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Furniture: The President returns a chair to its place after a meeting in the Oval Office.

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Gala: Michelle Obama checks over her husband before receiving guests at the Obama's first formal affair, the Governor's Dinner, held at the White House in February.

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Night Session: This shot was taken in late January, shortly after Obama's term began.

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Welcome to the White House: The President opens the door to the Oval Office for visitors.