Welcome to the White House Easter Egg Roll!

Obamas host thousands at the White House Easter Egg Roll.

Good Eggs - It was a wonderful day at the Obama house as the first family welcomed more than 35,000 visitors to the 135th annual Easter Egg Roll. Children erupted with joy when they appeared on the Truman Balcony above the South Lawn, and every cellphone, tablet and digital camera sprung into action.   (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Good Eggs - It was a wonderful day at the Obama house as the first family welcomed more than 35,000 visitors to the 135th annual Easter Egg Roll. Children erupted with joy when they appeared on the Truman Balcony above the South Lawn, and every cellphone, tablet and digital camera sprung into action.   (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

So Much Fun, So Little Time - Families visiting from around the nation who'd scored lottery tickets to attend the event participated in games and sporting activities, listened to President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama read stories and sampled healthy treats from top chefs. Here's what all the excitement was about. — Joyce Jones(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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So Much Fun, So Little Time - Families visiting from around the nation who'd scored lottery tickets to attend the event participated in games and sporting activities, listened to President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama read stories and sampled healthy treats from top chefs. Here's what all the excitement was about. — Joyce Jones(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Welcome - Accompanied by Robbie "Kid President" Novak, the Easter Bunny and the first lady's mother, Marian Robinson, the Obama family goes to greet and shake hands with the crowd. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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Welcome - Accompanied by Robbie "Kid President" Novak, the Easter Bunny and the first lady's mother, Marian Robinson, the Obama family goes to greet and shake hands with the crowd. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

How They Roll - The president, first lady and daughters Malia and Sasha show visiting children how to do the Easter egg roll. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed )

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How They Roll - The president, first lady and daughters Malia and Sasha show visiting children how to do the Easter egg roll. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed )

Ready to Roll - The first family welcomed more than 35,000 visitors to the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Good times were had by all, especially Obama, who read stories to children, cheered egg rollers and broke into song during a cooking demonstration with Today 's Al Roker and chef Anne Burrell. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Story Time - The first lady reads Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs to a group of kids at the Easter Egg Roll.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Good Job - The president high-fives it with a young boy in recognition of how quickly he completed the egg roll.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Good Job - The president high-fives it with a young boy in recognition of how quickly he completed the egg roll.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Story Time 2 - Obama, with Bo at his side, reads Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to his young guests.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Story Time 2 - Obama, with Bo at his side, reads Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to his young guests.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Over There! - Visitors look on and snap photos as Obama reads a book to children on the White House tennis court. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Over There! - Visitors look on and snap photos as Obama reads a book to children on the White House tennis court. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Well Done! - The Obama family cheers a group of kids competing to roll their egg to the finish line first.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Well Done! - The Obama family cheers a group of kids competing to roll their egg to the finish line first.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Yes, You Can! - The president and first lady give young Easter egg rollers a few words of encouragement. (Photo: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Yes, You Can! - The president and first lady give young Easter egg rollers a few words of encouragement. (Photo: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Can We Talk? - Obama had these words of advice for frustrated egg roller Donovan Frazier of Scranton, Pennsylvania: Shake it off.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Can We Talk? - Obama had these words of advice for frustrated egg roller Donovan Frazier of Scranton, Pennsylvania: Shake it off.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Big Serve - Obama shows off his tennis skills for a group of admiring observers. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

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Big Serve - Obama shows off his tennis skills for a group of admiring observers. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

2 for 22 - Granted, golf's more his game, but Obama was stunned that given all the time he's spent on the basketball court with his friends and his girls, he couldn't make more than two of 22 shots.(Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed )

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2 for 22 - Granted, golf's more his game, but Obama was stunned that given all the time he's spent on the basketball court with his friends and his girls, he couldn't make more than two of 22 shots.(Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed )

A Jump Shot - At the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll, Obama made just 2 of of the 22 shots he took on the basketball court. If there really is a Santa, maybe he'll bring the president some game. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

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Better Luck Next Time? - Obama takes a shot on the basketball court during a game with kids attending the Easter Egg Roll.(Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

Love in Her Heart - During a cooking demonstration with the Today show's Al Roker and chef Annie Burrell, the first lady, who "loves a little love" in her food, broke into song, and urged the audience to join her in "Put a Little Love in Your Heart."(Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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Love in Her Heart - During a cooking demonstration with the Today show's Al Roker and chef Annie Burrell, the first lady, who "loves a little love" in her food, broke into song, and urged the audience to join her in "Put a Little Love in Your Heart."(Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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A Family Affair - Malia and Sasha joined their mother during story time and took turns reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? (Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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A Family Affair - Malia and Sasha joined their mother during story time and took turns reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? (Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Isn't it Egg-citing? - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson joined other athletes in the Eggtivity Zone to encourage kids to eat healthy and be active.(Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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Isn't it Egg-citing? - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson joined other athletes in the Eggtivity Zone to encourage kids to eat healthy and be active.(Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)