Obama Watch: Week of April 5

The Obamas host the annual Easter Egg Roll. See those pics and more!

Cesar Chavez Day - Last week, President Obama signed a proclamation in the Oval Office designating March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. He was surrounded by the family of the Mexican-American labor leader as well as leaders of the United Farm Workers that Chavez helped to found. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Cesar Chavez Day - Last week, President Obama signed a proclamation in the Oval Office designating March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. He was surrounded by the family of the Mexican-American labor leader as well as leaders of the United Farm Workers that Chavez helped to found. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Filling out the Census - President Obama sits in the Oval Office to fill out his 2010 Census form, March 29. The president, whose father was Kenyan and mother was White American, identified himself as African American on the form. In addition to himself, he also filled out information on his wife, daughters and mother-in-law. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Filling out the Census - President Obama sits in the Oval Office to fill out his 2010 Census form, March 29. The president, whose father was Kenyan and mother was White American, identified himself as African American on the form. In addition to himself, he also filled out information on his wife, daughters and mother-in-law. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Saturday Afternoon - President Obama returns to the White House last Saturday afternoon after playing golf at Fort Belvoir. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Saturday Afternoon - President Obama returns to the White House last Saturday afternoon after playing golf at Fort Belvoir. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Easter Sunday - On Easter Sunday, the Obamas attended Allen Chapel AME Church in Southeast D.C. A crowd of more than 1,000 worshippers were there to welcome the First Family. A deadly drive-by shooting occurred in the same area last week, killing four people and wounding five. “Mr. President, you have no idea how much your presence has meant to us today,” Rev. Michael Bell said, adding that the First Family’s presence brought “healing and hope into this community right now.” (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Easter Sunday - On Easter Sunday, the Obamas attended Allen Chapel AME Church in Southeast D.C. A crowd of more than 1,000 worshippers were there to welcome the First Family. A deadly drive-by shooting occurred in the same area last week, killing four people and wounding five. “Mr. President, you have no idea how much your presence has meant to us today,” Rev. Michael Bell said, adding that the First Family’s presence brought “healing and hope into this community right now.” (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Annual Easter Egg Roll - President Obama greets the crowd as he hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. “Is everybody having a good time?” he asked the joyful crowd from the balcony. “Happy Easter, everybody. We are thrilled that all of you could come.” (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Annual Easter Egg Roll - President Obama greets the crowd as he hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. “Is everybody having a good time?” he asked the joyful crowd from the balcony. “Happy Easter, everybody. We are thrilled that all of you could come.” (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Welcoming the Crowd - The First Family (and the Easter Bunny) welcomes the crowd at the White House’s annual East Egg Roll. Thousands of children and parents came out on the sunny day to enjoy the festivities. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Welcoming the Crowd - The First Family (and the Easter Bunny) welcomes the crowd at the White House’s annual East Egg Roll. Thousands of children and parents came out on the sunny day to enjoy the festivities. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

"Green Eggs and Ham" - Obama, sitting with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia, reads the Dr. Seuss favorite, “Green Eggs and Ham” as they host the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. The president elaborates on the book’s moral, telling the youngsters seated around him that you never know if you like something (like broccoli) until you give it a try. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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"Green Eggs and Ham" - Obama, sitting with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia, reads the Dr. Seuss favorite, “Green Eggs and Ham” as they host the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. The president elaborates on the book’s moral, telling the youngsters seated around him that you never know if you like something (like broccoli) until you give it a try. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Try Something New! - “When your parents tell you to eat your broccoli, you don’t know yet whether you’re going to like it or not: you’ve got to try it,” President Obama said. Mrs. Obama agreed, shouting “Just try it!” She read Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hatches the Egg” afterward. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Try Something New! - “When your parents tell you to eat your broccoli, you don’t know yet whether you’re going to like it or not: you’ve got to try it,” President Obama said. Mrs. Obama agreed, shouting “Just try it!” She read Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hatches the Egg” afterward. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Rolling Along - Obama helps David Plouffe’s daughter during the roll. The event, which dates back to 1878, invites children to race pushing eggs through the grass using spoons. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Rolling Along - Obama helps David Plouffe’s daughter during the roll. The event, which dates back to 1878, invites children to race pushing eggs through the grass using spoons. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Shooting Hoops - There wasn’t just egg rolling going on. The president shoots some hoops solo during the Easter Egg Roll. “Ready, Set, Go!” was the theme of this year’s event, which ties in to the First Lady’s campaign against childhood obesity. In addition to rolling eggs, the event also featured basketball, yoga, dancing, gardening and healthy eating activities, the Associated Press reports. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Shooting Hoops - There wasn’t just egg rolling going on. The president shoots some hoops solo during the Easter Egg Roll. “Ready, Set, Go!” was the theme of this year’s event, which ties in to the First Lady’s campaign against childhood obesity. In addition to rolling eggs, the event also featured basketball, yoga, dancing, gardening and healthy eating activities, the Associated Press reports. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Shooting Hoops with the President - Four-year-old Joshua Gresham shoots a basketball with the president during the Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Shooting Hoops with the President - Four-year-old Joshua Gresham shoots a basketball with the president during the Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

“Glee” Performance - The First Lady and daughter Malia enjoy a performance by the cast of the television show, “Glee” at the White House Easter Egg Roll. Pop star Justin Bieber also performed. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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“Glee” Performance - The First Lady and daughter Malia enjoy a performance by the cast of the television show, “Glee” at the White House Easter Egg Roll. Pop star Justin Bieber also performed. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

First Pitch - President Obama, sporting a Nationals jacket and a Chicago White Sox hat, throws out the first pitch of the Nationals’ home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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First Pitch - President Obama, sporting a Nationals jacket and a Chicago White Sox hat, throws out the first pitch of the Nationals’ home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House Meetings - On Thursday and Friday the president will attend meeting at the White House.

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White House Meetings - The President will attend meetings in the White House on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Russia Visit - President Obama made his first official visit to Russia and said he wants to “reset” relations between the two former Cold War opponents.

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Prague Visit - Later on Wednesday, the president will head to Prague, arriving Thursday morning. He’ll attend a bilateral meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, and then attend a ceremonial lunch with Medvedev and Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus. On Thursday evening, the president will dine with leaders of 11 eastern European nations. After one more meeting with the Czech leader Friday morning, Obama will head back to D.C., returning that night.

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In First Lady News… - On Wednesday, Mrs. Obama will join C-SPAN host Susan Swain for a ‘Let’s Move’ Town Hall with student reporters and young people across the country in the White House’s State Dinner room.

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In First Lady News… - On Wednesday, Mrs. Obama will join C-SPAN host Susan Swain for a ‘Let’s Move’ Town Hall with student reporters and young people across the country in the White House’s State Dinner room.

Agency Visit - First Lady Michelle Obama will visit the Department of Defense on Friday, marking her 16th agency visit. During her time there she will thank military and civilian employees for their service to the nation.

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Agency Visit - First Lady Michelle Obama will visit the Department of Defense on Friday, marking her 16th agency visit. During her time there she will thank military and civilian employees for their service to the nation.

Childhood Obesity - Later that day the First Lady, along with administration officials and Childhood Obesity Task Force members, will meet to discuss ways to fight the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. After launching Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move campaign, the president created the Task Force to help put together an interagency coordinated plan to fight childhood obesity.

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Childhood Obesity - Later that day the First Lady, along with administration officials and Childhood Obesity Task Force members, will meet to discuss ways to fight the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. After launching Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move campaign, the president created the Task Force to help put together an interagency coordinated plan to fight childhood obesity.