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Surrounded by children participating in a soil sampling event, Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Benjamin Jones, Director of Education, Trinity River Audubon Center, left during the First Bloom event at the Trinity River Audubon Center Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Bush is joined by singer/songwriters the Jonas Brothers, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas, right.
Surrounded by children participating in a soil sampling event, Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Benjamin Jones, Director of Education, Trinity River Audubon Center, left during the First Bloom event at the Trinity River Audubon Center Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Bush is joined by singer/songwriters the Jonas Brothers, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas, right.
Surrounded by children participating in a soil sampling event, Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Benjamin Jones, Director of Education, Trinity River Audubon Center, left during the First Bloom event at the Trinity River Audubon Center Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Bush is joined by singer/songwriters the Jonas Brothers, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas, right. Mrs. Laura Bush listens as a child tells her about making seed balls speaks during a First Bloom Event at Trinity River Audubon Center, Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Bush is joined by Benjamin Jones, Director of Education, Trinity River Audubon Center, left and singer/songwriter Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, right.
Surrounded by children Mrs. Laura Bush practices making seed balls during a First Bloom event at the Trinity River Audubon Center, Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Bush is joined by singer/songwriters the Jonas Brothers, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas, right. Mrs. Laura Bush is joined onstage by Boys and Girls Club student Jovanna Moreno age 11, right, and singer/songwriters the Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas age 16, left, Joe Jonas age 19, 2nd from left, and Kevin Jonas age 20, 3rd left during a First Bloom event at the Trinity River Audubon Center, Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Dallas, TX.
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks on the phone with Michelle Obama Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 in the family residence at the White House. Mrs. Bush assured Mrs. Obama that they will enjoy living at the White House, and that it is a wonderful place to raise a family. Also Mrs. Bush extended an invitation to the Obama family to visit the White House. President George W. Bush speaks to employees of the Executive Office of the President Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, about the upcoming transition. In thanking the staff, the President said, "The people on this lawn represent diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences. Yet we all share a steadfast devotion to the United States. We believe that service to our fellow citizens is a noble calling -- and the privilege of a lifetime."
With Mrs. Laura Bush, the Vice President and Mrs. Cheney and Cabinet secretaries looking on, President George W. Bush addresses his staff Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. Said the President, "As we head into this final stretch, I ask you to remain focused on the goals ahead. I will be honored to stand with you at the finish line." President George W. Bush reaches out to staff members of the Executive Office of the President Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, after speaking to them on the upcoming presidential transition. The President was joined by his Cabinet, Vice President and Mrs. Cheney and Mrs. Laura Bush as he told his staff, "As January 20th draws near, some of you may be anxious about finding a new job, or a new place to live... But between now and then, we must keep our attention on the task at hand -- because the American people expect no less."
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush and President-elect Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama pause for photographs Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, after the Obama's arrival at the South Portico of the White House. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush welcome President-elect Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama to the White House Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, after the couple's South Portico arrival.
Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Michelle Obama sit in the private residence of the White House Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, after the President-elect and Mrs. Obama arrived for a visit. President George W. Bush, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, stands outside Air Force One as he addresses his remarks in honor of Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 upon the President's arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. President Bush introduced military personnel representing the five branches of the armed services, who traveled with him aboard AF-1, honoring their service, from left are, U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Shenequa Cox of Dallas, Texas; U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Christopher O. Hutto of Homer, Alaska; U.S. Army National Guard SSgt Michael Noyce-Merino of Melrose, Montana; U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alicia Goetschel of Warrensburg, Mo., and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Badon of Lufkin, Texas.
Mrs. Laura Bush acknowledges applause as she is introduced on stage Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at the rededication ceremony for the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks during the Coming Up Taller Awards Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Mrs. Bush stated during her remarks, "Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2008 Coming Up Taller Awards! Because of the programs you represent, young people are building the confidence to paint, dance, speak, sing and in every one of their communities, to walk taller. Thank you all very, very much."
Mrs. Laura Bush listens as Berklee City Music group performs Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, during the Coming Up Taller Awards in the East Room of the White House.

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