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Chocolate Kisses - After President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed 35,000 to the 136th Easter Egg Roll, the president planted a smooch on his wife. The celebration is the largest event hosted by the White House and, the Obamas' say, their very favorite.(Photo: REUTERS /KEVIN LAMARQUE /LANDOV

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Say Peeps! - The first couple pose with children assembled on the South Lawn for White House Easter Egg Roll. This year's theme was "Hop into Healthy, Swing into Shape."(Photo: EPA/JIM LO SCALZO /LANDOV)

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Let's Get It Started - Throngs of children and parents lined up for hours for a chance to participate ito see the Obamas and other big name celebs and, of course, do some Easter egg rolling. This year's event featured live music, cooking stations, storytelling, yoga and other activities. (Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Feeling Like a Child Again - Sometimes it's hard to tell who's having more fun: the children or the president and the first lady. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Well Worth the Wait - Thousands of parents and children from around the nation, and perhaps even the world, patiently waited for their turn to join in the festivities.(Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Eggs Will Roll! - These colorful eggs will be used by the children competing in the Easter egg roll and will one day be part of one of their fondest memories.(Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Ready, Set, Roll! - Children kick off the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Serious Competition - President Obama and the Easter Bunny look on as children compete to the finish line.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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So Eggciting! - The president and first lady have a blast as they watch the children compete in the annual egg roll and cheer them on.   (Photo: REUTERS /KEVIN LAMARQUE /LANDOV)

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A Lasting Memory - Children don't leave the White House empty handed. Each year they are given a colorful commemorative wooden eggs featuring the signatures of the president and the first lady.(Photo: Courtesy of WhiteHouse.gov)

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You Can Do It! - Obama and the first lady lend a helping hand.  (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Bo and Sunny - It wouldn't be a celebration without the family dogs Bo and Sunny!(Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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Storytime - The first lady reads the story My Garden to children during the Easter Egg Roll.(Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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Wild Thing - Obama didn't simply read Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, he acted the part with his best scary face. The president also challenged the youngsters to a staring contest. (Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)

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Hugs and Kisses - As always, the first lady is as generous with her affection as she is with her time.(Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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Top Chefs - The first lady and a young guest tast fruit salads prepared with comedian Skai Jackson from the comedy series Jessie. (Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

Photo By Photo: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images

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He Got Game? - After an embarrassing 2-of-22 effort on the basketball court at last year's event, Obama, pictured here with NBA players, stopped shooting after making one out of three shots.  (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Tennis, Anyone? - The president also found time to get in a bit of tennis before heading back into the White House to begin his work day.(Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)