Fall Harvest at the White House - Michelle Obama pics

[Kadie]

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is pictured in the broccoli section of the White House Kitchen Garden during the annual fall harvest with school children at the White House in Washington, October 20, 2010.


U.S. first lady Michelle Obama picks broccoli from the White House Kitchen Garden during the annual fall harvest with school children at the White House in Washington, October 20, 2010.


First lady Michelle Obama uses a pitch fork as she participates in the White House Kitchen Garden Fall Harvest on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.


First lady Michelle Obama participates in the White House Kitchen Garden Fall Harvest with students on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.


First lady Michelle Obama picks up a pumpkin as she participates in the White House Kitchen Garden Fall Harvest with students on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.


WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 20: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) harvests a pumpkin with local 5th graders from Bancroft Elementary as they participate in the White House Kitchen Garden Fall Harvest October 20, 2010 at the White House in Washington, DC. The harvest was part of the first lady�s Let�s Move!


WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 20: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) harvests sweet potatoes with local 5th graders from Bancroft Elementary as they participate in the White House Kitchen Garden Fall Harvest October 20, 2010 at the White House in Washington, DC. The harvest was part of the first lady�s Let�s Move!


U.S. first lady Michelle Obama pauses for a break during a harvest of sweet potatoes during the annual fall harvest with school children at the White House in Washington, October 20, 2010.


First lady Michelle Obama participates in the White House Kitchen Garden Fall Harvest with students on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.


U.S. first lady Michelle Obama lifts a large sweet potato that she helped dig from the ground with school children during the fall harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden at the White House in Washington, October 20, 2010.


U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) gathers with chefs including French chef Daniel Boulud (L) and school children during the fall harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden at the White House in Washington, October 20, 2010


U.S. first lady Michelle Obama gathers with chefs including Daniel Boulud (L), James Kent, Paul Liebrandt (R) and school children during the fall harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden at the White House in Washington, October 20, 2010.

[mcar]

1. That's a lotta sweet potatoes

I saw the garden when I was in DC in April. It's much bigger than it looked.

Here's to Michelle, a wonderful FLOTUS :toast:

[cynatnite]

2. Great pics!

I love a first lady that gardens!

[Kadie]

14. : )

A combo picture shows freshly harvested vegetables picked during the fall harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden at the White House in Washington, October 20, 2010. U.S. first lady Michelle Obama participated in the event.

[WolverineDG]

15. I love all those colors

& all those fresh veggies are making my mouth water!

dg

[lamp_shade]

3. Thanks. She should get herself a pair of good ole sturdy diggin in the dirt shit-kicker boots.

[malaise]

4. This is lovely

These kids won't forget it - just like the science kids.
How nice to have intelligent folks in the White House

[cilla4progress]

5. Imagine the impact on these kids!

I bet this is one of her favorite parts of her job!

[Bunny]

6. I really like Michelle Obama.

[Libby2]

7. I love that woman!! n/t

[rocktivity]

8. Just in time for sweet potato pie season!

:9
rocktivity

[MadMaddie]

10. mmmm...Sweet Potatoe Pie

[Kadie]

13. I think there will be lots of pie

:)

[elleng]

9. Imagine the kids waking up this morning:

'Hurry, Ma, gotta go to the White House today!!!'

[Scurrilous]

11. Thanks.

K & R :thumbsup:

[lillypaddle]

12. Now THAT is a First Lady!

What amazing pictures. Thanks & K&R!

[stuntcat]

16. I want those sweet potatoes!!

Great pics, what a cool crowd!