It was striking again to watch the peaceful exchange of the office, the history, pageantry, the traditions and the new energy. To see so many Americans lining the Mall, to see the faces of the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement, to see my children watch the unfolding of such a historic culmination was powerful.
And already, the influence and impact of the Obama family was felt amongst the Octamom crew. I happened to look over during part of the news coverage and saw this...
Uh, yeah, that would be 4 of 8 and 5 of 8 playing Nintendo DS during the historic event. I squawked and squealed and insisted they put away their electronics as we prepared for watching the President take the oath of office.
And within a couple of minutes, it happened.
Because that's when the news cameras focused in on the Obama's oldest daughter, Malia. And held in her hands was....
"Malia's got her DS! She's got her DS! So can I have mine back?" 4 of 8 was just about beside herself.
I kept staring at the screen, looking at the little metallic rectangle in Malia's hands. If the First Daughter was allowed to take her DS to the Inaugural platform, I supposed that 4 of 8 should be allowed to bring hers to the Inaugural Viewing Couch.
But futher media coverage revealed that, in fact, Malia was carrying a camera. Now there's a girl after my own heart.
I think the twins really took in all the importance of the day as well.
Don't they look like pundits?
And a big. big congrats to Janet at Confessions of an Ag Major, the winner of the PhotoCaptiva giveaway. Hey Miss Janet, send me an email and we'll get you in touch with Rosie to claim your prize! Many thanks to all of you who entered! And be sure to visit Rosie at her family blog about her crew of seven kiddos at Telling Mom.
In case you're wondering how winners are selected for Octamom giveaways, I use a highly technical random generator schematic. It goes like this:
"Hey, 3 of 8, pick a number between 1 and 50!"
3 of 8: "Um, okay....27!"
I then count down the list of commentors until I reach the 27th commentor. I realize this is a highly technical system...
I thought in the second picture that 7 of 8 seemed to be taking it all in. Good on you for absorbing them in history. Aparently one day they'll thank you:)
ReplyDeleteHooray Janet!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and I would have been squawking about the nintendo as well but i am a history freak...sounds like you had them captivated :)
Hooray Janet!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos and I would have been squawking about the nintendo as well but i am a history freak...sounds like you had them captivated :)
I saw her with that camera yesterday and thought that was the cutest thing! And I know my kids got tired of me telling them all the importance of what they were watching.
ReplyDeleteI thought she had a DS too! Hope they remember this day!
ReplyDeleteYour crew will remember this historic moment, I wonder in 20 years if they still remember the Nintendo DS thing or even that if was taken away from them.
ReplyDeleteBut surly they will remember the inauguration of the 44th president!
Love the DS story! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI spotted the camera right away. I had said on Twitter what an album that'll be to whip out someday... "These are the pics I took when my dad became President."
ReplyDeletelove photos
ReplyDeleteLove the pics!! My kids were able to watch it at school--they were both very impressed.
ReplyDeleteThe DS story was really cute. And I love your scientific way of choosing the winner :)
ReplyDeleteThe kids are precious and I love the Black and White images!
ReplyDeleteThe kids are precious and I love the Black and White images!
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE your highly technical system. I think I will use it if I ever have a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLoL love the number generator system you have :)
ReplyDeleteMy 3 kiddos watched Mr.Obama's inauguration too. It amazes me how they are more interested in the comings and goings in America than the UK..maybe thats because you guys and gals all do it better than us ;)
Oh my goodness! So funny!
ReplyDeleteSo they don't get more interested the older they get?
My middle child thought his boogers were more interesting. =)
I was thinking yesterday that you'd probably have your clan gathered round for history in the making!
ReplyDeleteThe photos are wonderful!
I happen to love your highly technical picking-the-winner strategy! :)
I didn't catch that and I was watching. Seems to me that was smart of Michele to let her have it and keep her quiet. I was wondering how those girls were so well behaved!
ReplyDeleteShe takes her camera everywhere and I think it is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI am shocked, shocked, that you were allowed to facilitate your children's watching of the Inauguration. According to an educator who wrote a letter to our paper, schools should not have been closed yesterday. Children should have watched the Inauguration at school, where professionals could explain to them the importance and the history of the events they were witnessing. Because, apparently, we parents are not capable of that.
ReplyDeleteI jokingly asked my 13 year if she would be embarrassed if I showed up in her class to take a picture of her peers watching the inauguration. Of course she declined, but said she would take one for herself for the yearbook! That's my girl.
ReplyDeleteLove the shots!
I rather like your giveaway method. I think I'll convert.
ReplyDeleteJust caught up on your last three posts. You and M are wonderful parents, George and Katie are lucky to be a part of your family and you are blessed to have the lessons they'll bring.
ReplyDeleteI loved your posts on the inauguration and prayers for the president. He is no longer a candidate he is the president. Judging from the lack of respect and disregard for office that was the lot of our last president, deserved or not, President Obama will need all the support and prayers we can offer up in his behalf.
Mocking and finger pointing is too much a part of our society, encouragement and accountability to little a part.
This was great!! I love your random generator schematic....I was wondering how to do it for an up coming give away at my blog....Now I know :)
ReplyDeleteCute pictures and great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteWe watched it as well, atleast I did. I love the things are children notice, I think having some younger children in the White House will create more interest in our government/history. Atleast, I hope so....
ReplyDeleteToo funny about the DS! What smarties you have to notice that! At least she wasn't texting. :P
ReplyDeleteAlso wanted to ask if 6 of 8 feels like she was a part of history?
ReplyDeleteThe photos are black and white after all.
I thought Malia had some sort of game there too! I was so mesmerized by it all yesterday, don't think I even watched more than the sound bites of it all on the news before this?? I think that says something about it this time around.. or that I'm just old now and I 'get' it??
ReplyDeleteeither way.
I didn’t think Malia had a DS with her! HA! Did you see when Joe Biden took a picture for her? I thought that was sweet.
ReplyDeleteThe whole thing was pretty awe-inspiring. Glad you were able to share it with your family, the next generation!
P.S. I’m loving your "in house randomizer" service! : )
I am loving the pics of the twins, and the bit about the DS is soo funny!
ReplyDeleteSorry for my absence! Miss ya.
Our schools weren't closed, but we watched the inauguration in class. It doesn't matter on which side of the political fence you sit, our inaugurations are inspiring to watch.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Malia will create a scrapblog of the event!
I asked my grandchildren to watch the inauguration with me as well yesterday. I was only sorry that I did not take any pictures. You were way ahead of me on that. Your photos were great! I loved it that you posted them in black and white.
ReplyDeleteLOL It seems we use the same "random generator" when we hold contests on our blogs. haha
ReplyDeleteYour posts always make me smile :) Thanks for sharing! ♥ Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you do bloggy awards, but I gave you one in my most recent post. I really enjoy your blog, especially your Sunday Selah posts. You do a great job. :)
ReplyDeleteOh no 4 of 8!!
ReplyDeleteI totally saw it as a camera. Actually, I wondered if she was taking a movie. ;) You know youtube her dad from the back and get 20 billion hits....
That is very funny. I didn't see it at all, but glad you got that it was a camera, so you had an argument for your daughter to put her DS away! :-)
ReplyDeleteOk, I'm a few days late reading and discovering my luck! Very exciting except that I can't seem to email you- it just won't go through.
ReplyDeleteI will try again later, hopefully with better luck.