The Obamas' Martha's Vineyard Vacation

Hightlights from their fourth annual summer vacation.

President Obama Turns 52 - President Obama spent his 52nd birthday with friends and family at Camp David on Sunday, Aug. 4. On Saturday, the president began celebrating his weekend with a golf game with friends from Hawaii and Chicago and White House aides. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ) 

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Obamas Martha's Vineyard Vacation - The Obamas headed to Martha’s Vineyard for the first family’s fourth summer vacation since Obama took office in 2008. The family spent time relaxing with quiet dinners, bike rides, golf and more for their nine-day long pre back-to-school annual getaway. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

The President and First Lady Arrive on Martha’s Vineyard - The president and first lady arrive on the island of Martha’s Vineyard Saturday with the family dog, Bo, for their annual family vacation. Daughters Sasha and Malia were still at summer camp, but they made the vacation complete when they arrived the following weekend.(Photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing)

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The President and First Lady Arrive on Martha’s Vineyard - The president and first lady arrive on the island of Martha’s Vineyard Saturday with the family dog, Bo, for their annual family vacation. Daughters Sasha and Malia were still at summer camp, but they made the vacation complete when they arrived the following weekend.(Photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing)

Can't a Guy Relax?  - While Obama vacations on Martha's Vineyard, his critics are working fulltime disparaging first dog Bo's military helicopter trip to the island, the president's golf game and the cost of the vacation in taxpayer dollars, U.S. News reports.(Photo: Vincent DeWitt-Pool/Getty Images)

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Obama Spends Time Golfing - President Obama enjoyed one of his favorite pastimes for a majority of the trip. Before his daughters arrived, Obama spent back-to-back days playing golf, including a round with U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and Comcast executive Brian Roberts.(Photo: Vincent DeWitt-Pool/Getty Images)

Done! - President Obama interrupted his vacation to respond to the political crisis in Egypt. The president announced that the U.S. is canceling a joint military exercise with the nation amid ongoing and escalating violence(Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Obama Addresses Escalating Violence in Egypt - On the heels of escalating violence in Egypt, Obama took time out from his vacation to discuss the situation, telling reporters, “We deplore violence against civilians. We support universal rights essential to human dignity, including the right to peaceful protest.”(Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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White House Works on Vacation - Though Martha’s Vineyard was a vacation for the first family, Obama was never far away from work. In this image from the White House Flickr account, the president met with National Security Adviser Susan Rice, presumably for their daily briefing. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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White House Works on Vacation - Though Martha’s Vineyard was a vacation for the first family, Obama was never far away from work. In this image from the White House Flickr account, the president met with National Security Adviser Susan Rice, presumably for their daily briefing. (Photo: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Obama Visits Nancy’s Restaurant - We all have our vacation restaurants list, and Nancy’s Restaurant in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, was on the first family’s Martha’s Vineyard stop. Obama stopped at the seafood specialty restaurant’s take-out window in between shaking hands and greeting dozens of crowds.(Photo: Matthew Healey-Pool/Getty Images)

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Obama Visits Nancy’s Restaurant - We all have our vacation restaurants list, and Nancy’s Restaurant in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, was on the first family’s Martha’s Vineyard stop. Obama stopped at the seafood specialty restaurant’s take-out window in between shaking hands and greeting dozens of crowds.(Photo: Matthew Healey-Pool/Getty Images)

Father-Daughter Time - The Obama girls arrived on the island Thursday and the Obamas wasted no time kicking off the family fun. The first family took a late morning bike ride Friday through the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest in West Tisbury. President Obama paired off with Malia, 15, while Michelle and Sasha, 12, were partners.(Photo: Rick Friedman-Pool/Getty Images)

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Father-Daughter Time - The Obama girls arrived on the island Thursday and the Obamas wasted no time kicking off the family fun. The first family took a late morning bike ride Friday through the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest in West Tisbury. President Obama paired off with Malia, 15, while Michelle and Sasha, 12, were partners.(Photo: Rick Friedman-Pool/Getty Images)

Home Is Where the Obamas Are - After a day of family fun and exploring the island, the Obamas retired to their 5,000 square-foot, $7 million Chilmark home, rented from Chicago friend David Schulte.(Photo: Matthew Healey-Pool/Getty Images)

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Home Is Where the Obamas Are - After a day of family fun and exploring the island, the Obamas retired to their 5,000 square-foot, $7 million Chilmark home, rented from Chicago friend David Schulte.(Photo: Matthew Healey-Pool/Getty Images)

Obama Vacation Winds Down - The Obamas spent their last hours on the Vineyard before boarding Air Force One for a Washington-bound flight on a private beach near the island’s south shore. Obama followed up family time with five hours of golf with Seinfeld creator Larry David, Ron Kirk and businessman Glenn Hutchins, a part owner of the Boston Celtics.    (Photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing)

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Obama Vacation Winds Down - The Obamas spent their last hours on the Vineyard before boarding Air Force One for a Washington-bound flight on a private beach near the island’s south shore. Obama followed up family time with five hours of golf with Seinfeld creator Larry David, Ron Kirk and businessman Glenn Hutchins, a part owner of the Boston Celtics.    (Photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing)

The Obamas Back in Washington - The Obamas arrived back in Washington late Sunday evening. As the first daughters prepare to go back to school, President Obama will have business ahead, including a bus trip through upstate New York and Pennsylvania this week to discuss making college education more affordable.(Photo: Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images)

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The Obamas Back in Washington - The Obamas arrived back in Washington late Sunday evening. As the first daughters prepare to go back to school, President Obama will have business ahead, including a bus trip through upstate New York and Pennsylvania this week to discuss making college education more affordable.(Photo: Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images)