The First Daughters brave the crowds, cold weather and boredom on their dad’s arrival in Washington
Big Moment
Malia, 10 (left) and Sasha, 7 are the youngest children to move into the White House since the Kennedy administration.Paul J. Richards / AFP / Getty
The Former President
Michelle and her daughters watch George W. Bush take his place on the reviewing stand.Chip Somodevilla / Getty
Long Day
The girls watch the Inaugural Parade. The 1.7-mile stream of marching bands and other entertainments lasted around two hours.Alex Wong / Getty
Long Weekend
The kids accompanied their parents on their historic trip to the capital, beginning on Saturday, when the Obamas took a symbolic train ride from Philadelphia, above, to Washington.Jim Young / Reuters
Backstage Pass
On Sunday, the Obama family attended the "We are One" Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial.Mandel Ngan / AFP / Getty
Good Seats
The "We are One" celebration featured performances by Beyonce, Usher, Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Shakira, among others.Alex Brandon / AP
Photo Op
Malia takes a picture during the "We are One" show.Charles Dharapak / AP
Stymied
Sasha tries to pull a fast one on her sister.Jim Young / Reuters
Focus of Attention
The Obamas have said that they will work hard to keep the lives of their children as normal as possible.Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty
Entrance
The kids emerge from the Capitol onto the inauguration stand to watch their father take the oath of office on Tuesday morning.J. Scott Applewhite / AFP / Getty
