Flights of Flotus: Michelle Obama in Motion, June 14-25

Obama does the Double Dutch and recalls the First Date.

How Michelle Obama Spent Her Week - It was a family-centric week for the first lady. She returned to Chicago with the entire family in tow for the first time in two years, delivered a commencement speech at the university where her brother coaches basketball, released a Father's Day video and took her daughters on the campaign trail. The first lady also showed off her Double Dutch skills before a live television audience. – Joyce Jones(Photo: REUTERS/Yuri Gripas) 

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How Michelle Obama Spent Her Week - It was a family-centric week for the first lady. She returned to Chicago with the entire family in tow for the first time in two years, delivered a commencement speech at the university where her brother coaches basketball, released a Father's Day video and took her daughters on the campaign trail. The first lady also showed off her Double Dutch skills before a live television audience. – Joyce Jones(Photo: REUTERS/Yuri Gripas) 

First Date - The first couple has released a Win a Dinner With the Obamas campaign video in which they discuss how the president won the first lady's heart. Their first day spanned an entire day in Michigan during which they had lunch at the Art Institute and took in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing. ''He showed all the sides, she recalled. "He was hip, cutting-edge, cultural, sensitive. The [Art Institute's courtyard] fountain — nice touch. The walk — patient.''(Photo: KEVIN LAMARQUE/Landov)

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First Date - The first couple has released a Win a Dinner With the Obamas campaign video in which they discuss how the president won the first lady's heart. Their first day spanned an entire day in Michigan during which they had lunch at the Art Institute and took in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing. ''He showed all the sides, she recalled. "He was hip, cutting-edge, cultural, sensitive. The [Art Institute's courtyard] fountain — nice touch. The walk — patient.''(Photo: KEVIN LAMARQUE/Landov)

Surprise! - Imagine looking up from your lunch at a local restaurant and seeing before your eyes First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha. That's what happened to patrons of Nacho's Restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado, June 20, where the Obamas stopped for lunch. "You're much prettier in person," one customer told the first lady. (Photo: Courtesy Pete Souza/White House)

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Surprise! - Imagine looking up from your lunch at a local restaurant and seeing before your eyes First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha. That's what happened to patrons of Nacho's Restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado, June 20, where the Obamas stopped for lunch. "You're much prettier in person," one customer told the first lady. (Photo: Courtesy Pete Souza/White House)

Grassroots Appeal - The first lady energized a crowd of 2,800 people who heard her speak at Arapahoe High School on June 20. In addition to highlighting her husband's first-term achievements, Obama also acknowledged the fire sweeping Colorado. "Our hearts and our prayers are with all the families affected by the fires here," she said. (Photo: Courtesy Obama For America)

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Grassroots Appeal - The first lady energized a crowd of 2,800 people who heard her speak at Arapahoe High School on June 20. In addition to highlighting her husband's first-term achievements, Obama also acknowledged the fire sweeping Colorado. "Our hearts and our prayers are with all the families affected by the fires here," she said. (Photo: Courtesy Obama For America)

Fighting for the DREAM - Obama defended the president's new plan that stops the deportation of some children of illegal immigrants during a June 19 campaign stop in Nevada, where more than 25 percent of the population is Latino. "[While] it is an important step, it is not a permanent solution. It is not," she said. "So Barack is going to keep fighting to get Congress to give these young people a real pathway to citizenship." (Photo: Courtesy Obama for America)

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Fighting for the DREAM - Obama defended the president's new plan that stops the deportation of some children of illegal immigrants during a June 19 campaign stop in Nevada, where more than 25 percent of the population is Latino. "[While] it is an important step, it is not a permanent solution. It is not," she said. "So Barack is going to keep fighting to get Congress to give these young people a real pathway to citizenship." (Photo: Courtesy Obama for America)

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First Lady Super Skipper - Is jumping Double Dutch like riding a bike? Give it a try and it all comes back? It is for Obama, who surprised a competitive group of teenage jump ropers during an appearance on ABC's Live! With Kelly Ripa. After a bit of a false start, the first lady, decked out in palazzo pants, was on a roll, and even did a few twirls. (Photo: Courtesy ABC)

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First Lady Super Skipper - Is jumping Double Dutch like riding a bike? Give it a try and it all comes back? It is for Obama, who surprised a competitive group of teenage jump ropers during an appearance on ABC's Live! With Kelly Ripa. After a bit of a false start, the first lady, decked out in palazzo pants, was on a roll, and even did a few twirls. (Photo: Courtesy ABC)

Michelle Obama on how often President Obama sings: - "… All the time. Sometimes I can't get him to stop."(Photo: CSM /Landov)

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Olympic Fever - Obama will lead the U.S. delegation to the opening ceremony of the London Olympic games next month. "This summer I'll be cheering on Team U.S.A. at the Olympic Games in London with this distinguished group of champions who truly represent the best of our country," she wrote in a statement. (Photo: CSM/Landov)

Home Sweet Home - The first lady flew to Chicago again last weekend, but this time her husband, daughters and mother joined her. It was their first visit in two years to their home as a family.(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Home Sweet Home - The first lady flew to Chicago again last weekend, but this time her husband, daughters and mother joined her. It was their first visit in two years to their home as a family.(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Wedding Belle - While in Chicago, the first lady and her family walked from their home to attend the backyard wedding of Laura Jarrett, daughter of senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett. (Photo: JASON REED/Landov)

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Wedding Belle - While in Chicago, the first lady and her family walked from their home to attend the backyard wedding of Laura Jarrett, daughter of senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett. (Photo: JASON REED/Landov)

The Graduate - During a commencement speech at Oregon State, where her brother, Craig Robinson, coaches the men's basketball team, the first lady recalled how she left a lucrative law career to go into public service. "I was living the dream, but it wasn't my dream," she said. "Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.”Obama also was awarded an honorary doctorate in public health for her Let's Move initiative and other efforts to improve health. (Photo: AP Photo/Don Ryan)

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The Graduate - During a commencement speech at Oregon State, where her brother, Craig Robinson, coaches the men's basketball team, the first lady recalled how she left a lucrative law career to go into public service. "I was living the dream, but it wasn't my dream," she said. "Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.”Obama also was awarded an honorary doctorate in public health for her Let's Move initiative and other efforts to improve health. (Photo: AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Happy Father's Day - Obama heaped praise on the president in a special Father's Day video released by his re-election campaign. "He knows that it's so important for girls to know that they have the love and support of the most important man in their lives. And that's their father," she said.(Photo: Courtesy Obama For America)

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Happy Father's Day - Obama heaped praise on the president in a special Father's Day video released by his re-election campaign. "He knows that it's so important for girls to know that they have the love and support of the most important man in their lives. And that's their father," she said.(Photo: Courtesy Obama For America)