Michelle: Bo's 'Crazy'

Obamas tell kid patients of 26 trees; 'presents not under each one'

(NEWSER) - The first family—minus the president, but plus the first dog—talked about their first White House Christmas yesterday, but Michelle Obama wouldn’t spill any secrets on what’s waiting for Barack under the tree. Malia told patients at the Children’s National Medical Center about the 26 trees decorating her new home, but clarified that, “Unfortunately we don't get presents under every tree,” People reports. More»

Eco-friendly lights, 27 trees liven up the full-size executive mansion

(NEWSER) - Everyone got into the act of readying the White House for the holidays—staffers and volunteers who helped with decorating, community groups whose members created ornaments, and even the White House bees, whose honey went into the gingerbread that became a 390-pound replica of the executive mansion. At the bottom of the steps of the building Michelle Obama called "a gingerbread masterpiece" is a tiny black-and-white marzipan creation, the Chicago Tribune reports. Yes, dog lovers, that's Bo. More»

(NEWSER) - Just in time for back-to-school shopping, the first family’s puppy will star in his own comic book, MTV reports. Puppy Power: Bo Obama, due out in September, will offer what the publisher calls an “insider’s look at the White House.” In the works from the same company are “Political Power” and “Female Force” titles, including books about humans such as the president, the first lady, and the secretary of state. More»

Bo Obama to be newest White House resident

(NEWSER) - The newest Obama will be named Bo, the Washington Post reports in the latest in a series of leaks about the Portuguese water dog the first family plans to introduce to an entranced nation Tuesday. The White House tried to keep a lid on puppy information, but a blog released a picture and interview (yes, an interview) with a dog that looks just like one pictured elsewhere with the family. More»

First dog is the main theme this year

(NEWSER) - As Michelle Obama welcomed military families to the White House yesterday, the building was decked out for the holidays—and Bo Obama was everywhere. Each room had a replica of the dog, made of everything from licorice to buttons to trash bags, the Washington Post reports. The dog is also the only family member featured on this year’s holiday card. “Our dog has been a little confused walking around the house for the last couple of weeks, seeing himself in gigantic form,” the first lady said. More»