1 / 12

So Out of There - President Obama waves Washington goodbye as he and his family embark on their annual Christmas vacation in Hawaii. The first family will spend 16 glorious days on the island where the president spent much of his childhood. Keep checking in to vicariously enjoy their fun in the sun. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick) (Photo: DPA/LANDOV)

2 / 12

Aloha! - Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha disembark Air Force One after arriving in Hawaii.  (Photo: Eugene Tanner/AP Photo)

3 / 12

The Welcoming Committee - The president greets members of the military there to welcome the first family to Hawaii. (Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)

Photo By Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo

4 / 12

Home Sweet Home - Palm trees and a happy Obama are reflected in a window of his motorcade vehicle as he is driven to Marine Corps Base Hawaii to play golf. (Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)

Photo By Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo

5 / 12

Great Timing - Obama and daughter Malia head in to watch the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, featuring the University of Akron versus Oregon State University basketball teams, the latter of which is coached by the first lady's brother, Craig Robinson.  (Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)

6 / 12

Hello, There - A young fan greets the Obamas at the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. (Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)

7 / 12

Life Is Good - A blissful Obama embraces his wife during the basketball game. (Photo: Cory Lum - Pool/Getty Images)

Photo By Photo: Cory Lum - Pool/Getty Images

8 / 12

Rolling With His Homies - Obama reacts to his short putt on the 18th hole with golf buddies Marvin Nicholson, Bobby Titcomb and Eric Whitaker during a round of golf at Mid Pacific Country Club. (Photo: Cory Lum-Pool/Getty Images)

9 / 12

Patience, Grasshoppers! - First Lady Michelle Obama in Kailua, Hawaii, speaks to children around the country on Christmas Eve about Santa's whereabouts. (Photo: Pete Souza/Official White House Photo)

10 / 12

Happy Christmas! - The president and first lady Michelle Obama speak to members of the military and their families in Anderson Hall at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Christmas Day. (Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Photo By Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

11 / 12

Happy Kwanzaa, Too - "To many, Kwanzaa serves as a time of reflection–taking lessons learned from our past and looking forward to a more promising tomorrow. It reminds us that though there is much to be thankful for we must recommit ourselves to building a country where all Americans have the opportunity to achieve their dream," said the president and first lady in a message celebrating the African-American holiday tradition.(Photo: Post-Standard/Landov)

12 / 12

A Supporting Tweet - The first lady has been pretty quiet during her Hawaiian holiday. But after Good Morning America host Robin Roberts announced on Facebook that she has been in a long-term, same-sex relationship, Obama tweeted words of support. (Photo: Michelle Obama via Twitter)