"At Last."

I watched nearly all the ceremonies and festivities on Inauguration Day. As cold as it was there in Washington DC, you never would have known it with all the happy smiles and ecstatically happy people there. Over a million and a half people in DC, to see Barack Obama take the oath of office as President.

Wonderful day for the Obama family. Amazing, outstanding, historical day for this country. At the first inaugural ball Barack and Michelle Obama attended, Beyonce sang the old song "At Last." That song is enough to bring tears to your eyes, but hearing the words as she sang them to the President, and the look on her face as she tried not to burst into tears while singing-- that one song, that moment, had to be just the happiest, most gratifying moment in time for the Obamas.

All the critics have discussed Michelle's wardrobe since the other day. I think she looked stunning. The dress and coat set for the swearing-in ceremony was perfect. A friend of mine in North Carolina didn't like the rhinestone sparkles at the neckline of the dress, but I told A that a little bit of sparkle never hurts. And besides, it was such a special day-- why not sparkle!

The reviews on Michelle Obama's inaugural gown were mixed-- some loved it ("very soft and feminine") and others hated it ("looks like she rolled around in a cotton field"). I agree with the first opinion, and take exception to the second. One thing I do hope--- that Michelle Obama just wears what she likes, without listening to (or caring about) what everyone else has to say. She knows what looks good on her, and what feels comfortable, and that should be all that matters.

The Obama girls, Malia and Sasha, looked adorable in their outfits, and you could see how happy they were for their dad after he made his speech. I loved it when little Sasha gave her father a "thumbs-up" after his speech.

What a happy family they are..... and what a great President he's going to be!

And I agree with Beyonce---- At last!