Amidall of the dramahappening in Washington, there's some happy news this Friday: it's the seventh birthday of the first family's first dog, Bo.
In the Portuguese water dog's honor, here are some of his greatest moments.
When The Obamas Adopted Him
During his 2008 acceptance speech President Barack Obama told his daughters, Sasha and Malia, that they had "earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House," a statement that also inspired aremix.
President Barack Obama is almost jerked off his feet as he shows off their new dog Bo, Tuesday, April 14, 2009, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog with his daughters Malia, left, and Sasha Obama, right, on the South Lawn of the White House.
When He Ran With The President Bo is a helpful workout buddy.
In this handout from the White House, Obama plays football with the family dog Bo on the South Lawn of the White House May 12, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
In this handout image released by the White House on April 13, 2009, Obama runs down a corridor with the family's new dog, Bo.
Bo Obama walks away from Air Force One after a vacation on Martha's Vineyard as he arrives at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009.
When He Had A Lot More Fun Than You're Having
(Just guessing)
President Obama's family dog, Bo, leaps on the grounds of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009.
When His Likeness Was Recreated With Pipe Cleaners
Just normal dog stuff.
An oversized version of Bo, the Obama family dog, made of pipe cleaners, is displayed in the Booksellers area of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.
The Obamas adopted Sunny, a female Portuguese water dog, in 2013.
When He Helped Out (Sort Of) With Reading
Boappears to be only mildly interested inbooks.
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first dog Bo, reads "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 1, 2013.
President Barack Obama, accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, daughter Sasha and first dog Bo, reads "Where the Wild things Are" during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 9, 2012, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
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