Barack surprised Michelle at her final White House Harvest

True love.
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Sophie Hirsh
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On Thursday, Michelle Obama hosted the White House Kitchen Garden Fall 2016 Harvest. Students from all over the nation joined her to celebrate her final harvest as First Lady.

One surprise visitor even made an appearance: her husband, Barack Obama.

The Associated Press' White House reporter Darlene Superville caught the magical moment on camera and shared it to Twitter.


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Muppet Rosita looked pretty devastated by the whole thing.

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Here are some more adorable photos of the perfect First Couple from the Harvest. They see each other every day but still feel the need to hug and kiss when they meet up. 😍

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 06: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama embraces President Barack Obama during an event to harvest the White House Kitchen Garden on the South Lawn of the White House October 6, 2016 in Washington, DC. Students from across the country were invited to help pull vegetables and greens from the garden which was established by the first lady in the spring of 2009. The garden is now a permanent feature on the White House grounds. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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US President Barack Obama (C) receives a kiss from First Lady Michelle Obama as he visits the White House Kitchen Garden during a harvesting event at the White House in Washington, DC, October 6, 2016. / AFP / JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
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"She's in charge." Credit: Getty Images
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US President Barack Obama (2nd L) speaks with First Lady Michelle Obama (C) and retired professional basketball player Alonzo Mourning, Jr., as he visits the White House Kitchen Garden during a harvesting event at the White House in Washington, DC, October 6, 2016. / AFP / JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

Because President Obama's visit was a little impromptu, he wasn't quite dressed for the occasion. He left the gardening to Michelle and the young students, but made time for high fives.

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US President Barack Obama (C) receives a high-five from a child as he visits the White House Kitchen Garden during a harvesting event at the White House in Washington, DC, October 6, 2016. / AFP / JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

If you want to see President Obama's surprise entrance, watch below starting at about 1:00:50.

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Sophie Hirsh

Sophie was a Viral Content Intern for the Watercooler channel. More writing and other stuff by Sophie can be found at www.sophiehirsh.com.

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