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Malia and Sasha Obama will grow up before our eyes for 4 more years

by Melissa Noel | November 7, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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Sasha and Malia after his victory speech on election night at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Sasha and Malia after his victory speech on election night at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 2: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama (D-IL) sits with his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha (L) and Malia (R) in a hotel room as they wait for election returns to come in November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama is expected to win easily against the Republican candidate Alan Keyes. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 2: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama (D-IL) sits with his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha (L) and Malia (R) in a hotel room as they wait for election returns to come in November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama is expected to win easily against the Republican candidate Alan Keyes. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 2: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama (D-IL) (L) holding his daughter Malia with wife Michelle and youngest daughter Sasha (R) celebrate his victory with supporters over Repulican rival Alan Keyes November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama was expected to easily defeat Keyes in this first ever senate race featuring two major-party African-American candidates. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 2: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Barack Obama (D-IL) (L) holding his daughter Malia with wife Michelle and youngest daughter Sasha (R) celebrate his victory with supporters over Repulican rival Alan Keyes November 2, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama was expected to easily defeat Keyes in this first ever senate race featuring two major-party African-American candidates. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

JANUARY 4: U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (2nd L) poses for with his wife Michelle (2nd R), Vice President Dick Cheney (R), daughters (C) Malia and Sasha during the reenactment of a swearing -in ceremony on Capitol Hill January 4, 2005 in Washington, DC. The 109th Congress was sworn in January 4. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

JANUARY 4: U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (2nd L) poses for with his wife Michelle (2nd R), Vice President Dick Cheney (R), daughters (C) Malia and Sasha during the reenactment of a swearing -in ceremony on Capitol Hill January 4, 2005 in Washington, DC. The 109th Congress was sworn in January 4. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama (L), wife of presumptive Democratic nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), watches her daughter Sasha blow a kiss to her father to Barack Obama who appeared on a video screen during day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama (L), wife of presumptive Democratic nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), watches her daughter Sasha blow a kiss to her father to Barack Obama who appeared on a video screen during day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Pepsi Center August 25, 2008 in Denver. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 04: U.S. President elect Barack Obama (L) stands on stage along with his wife Michelle (R) and daughters Malia (2nd R) and Sasha during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama defeated Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) by a wide margin in the election to become the first African-American U.S. President elect. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 04: U.S. President elect Barack Obama (L) stands on stage along with his wife Michelle (R) and daughters Malia (2nd R) and Sasha during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama defeated Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) by a wide margin in the election to become the first African-American U.S. President elect. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. After nearly two years of presidential campaigning, U.S. citizens went to the polls today to vote in the election between Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL).

during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. After nearly two years of presidential campaigning, U.S. citizens went to the polls today to vote in the election between Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL).

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Malia and Sasha Obama stand on the stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON – JANUARY 20: Malia and Sasha Obama stand on the stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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WEST TISBURY, MA - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and daughter Malia Obama, 13, bike together on a bike path through Manuel F. Correllus State Forest while vacationing on Martha's Vineyard on August 23, 2011 in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. This is the third year the president has taken his vacation on Martha's Vineyard.  (Photo by Matthew Healey-Pool/Getty Images)

WEST TISBURY, MA – AUGUST 23: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and daughter Malia Obama, 13, bike together on a bike path through Manuel F. Correllus State Forest while vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard on August 23, 2011 in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. This is the third year the president has taken his vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. (Photo by Matthew Healey-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - APRIL 13:  U.S. President Barack Obama's daughters Sasha Obama (foreground) and Malia Obama participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 13, 2009 in Washington, DC. The White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition dating back to 1878 during the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON – APRIL 13: U.S. President Barack Obama’s daughters Sasha Obama (foreground) and Malia Obama participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 13, 2009 in Washington, DC. The White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition dating back to 1878 during the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - APRIL 14: U.S. President Barack Obama with his daughters Malia (L) and Sasha (R) walk the family's new Portuguese water dog Bo, during the dog's introduction to the White House press corps on the South Lawn of the White House April 14, 2009 in Washington, DC. The six-month-old puppy is a gift from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) who owns several Portuguese water dogs himself. This breed of dog is considered a good pet for children who have allergies, as Malia does. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON – APRIL 14: U.S. President Barack Obama with his daughters Malia (L) and Sasha (R) walk the family’s new Portuguese water dog Bo, during the dog’s introduction to the White House press corps on the South Lawn of the White House April 14, 2009 in Washington, DC. The six-month-old puppy is a gift from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) who owns several Portuguese water dogs himself. This breed of dog is considered a good pet for children who have allergies, as Malia does. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 07:  Malia Obama (L) and Sasha Obama (R) attend the first White House Dance Series with their mother, First Lady Michelle Obama, in the East Room of the White House September 7, 2010 in Washington, DC. The dance event was a tribute to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison, a famous modern dancer, choreographer and muse to Alvin Ailey.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 07: Malia Obama (L) and Sasha Obama (R) attend the first White House Dance Series with their mother, First Lady Michelle Obama, in the East Room of the White House September 7, 2010 in Washington, DC. The dance event was a tribute to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison, a famous modern dancer, choreographer and muse to Alvin Ailey. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: In this handout provided by the White House, (L - R) First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama and Sasha Obama, sit for a family portrait in the Oval Office on December 11, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Pete Souza/White House via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 11: In this handout provided by the White House, (L – R) First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama and Sasha Obama, sit for a family portrait in the Oval Office on December 11, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Pete Souza/White House via Getty Images)

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(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 31:  (L-R)  Sasha Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia Obama at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at Galen Center on March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 31: (L-R) Sasha Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia Obama at Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center on March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: (AFP OUT) (L-R) First lady Michelle Obama, Malia, Sasha and U.S. President Barack Obama join in for a final song at the conclusion of the performances at the annual 'Christmas in Washington' gala on December 11, 2011 in Washington, DC. It's the 30th anniversary of the 'Christmas in Washington' gala. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 11: (AFP OUT) (L-R) First lady Michelle Obama, Malia, Sasha and U.S. President Barack Obama join in for a final song at the conclusion of the performances at the annual ‘Christmas in Washington’ gala on December 11, 2011 in Washington, DC. It’s the 30th anniversary of the ‘Christmas in Washington’ gala. (Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 06: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama stands on stage with (R-L) First lady Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama after accepting the nomination during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 06: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. President Barack Obama stands on stage with (R-L) First lady Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama after accepting the nomination during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC, which concludes today, nominated U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House to St. John's Episcopal Church August 19, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama is embroiled in an election race with

(L-R) U.S. President Barack Obama, Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House to St. John’s Episcopal Church August 19, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama is embroiled in an election race with

President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch on television as First Lady Michelle Obama takes the stage to deliver her speech at the Democratic National Convention, in the Treaty Room of the White House, Tuesday night, Sept. 4, 2012. 
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, watch on television as First Lady Michelle Obama takes the stage to deliver her speech at the Democratic National Convention, in the Treaty Room of the White House, Tuesday night, Sept. 4, 2012.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his victory speech after being reelected for a second term at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his victory speech after being reelected for a second term at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his victory speech after being reelected for a second term at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his victory speech after being reelected for a second term at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his victory speech after being reelected for a second term at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his victory speech after being reelected for a second term at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama won reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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The first family will have four more years in the White House.

This means that first daughters Sasha and Malia Obama will continue to spend much of their adolescence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and in the public eye.

During his acceptance speech, President Barack Obama expressed how pleased he is at the young ladies that 11-year-old Sasha and 14-year-old Malia have become.

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