Just came across this picture. It was taken back in September 2008 by a press photographer. Miles is famous for visiting the downtown Galleries on a regular basis.

Inspired

I wanted to make an art piece of Barack Obama because I thought an iconic portrait of him could symbolize and amplify the importance of his mission. I believe Obama will guide this country to a future where everyone can thrive and I should support him vigorously for the sake of my two young daughters…I love the new VOTE image because I think that Barack Obama is the rare candidate who is simultaneously dignified, intellectual, and presidential, without losing his good natured humanity. I want someone as my president that I would like as my neighbor. I think our relationships with our neighbors around the globe will improve under Barack Obama" 

-Shepard Fairey

I wish I could have one of these posters. Several artists contributed their own designs to the Obama campaign. Unfortunatly they are all sold out, at least on the Obama website. 

"I volunteered my time because I believe in Barack Obama. One of his special qualities is his ability to listen as he inspires change. My image is an expression of this important dialogue with the American people. "OBAMA'08" is formed by outer energy, the red, white and blue of America. "OBAMA'08" is also the center that inspires the energy of an American environment of change." 

-Lance Wyman

Although years in the works, "HOPE" was brought to a passionate finish by Robert Indiana in support of Barack Obama, who he hopes will be our next President. Robert Indiana, American artist and sculptor of the ionic "LOVE" sculpture, has donated all proceeds from the print and the various HOPE products made for the campaign to Barack Obama's run for Presidency and, while he generally stays in the world of art, he finds this election a critical one that will dramatically impact America's future. He encourages people to take a stand and vote Obama. 

-Robert Indiana

Cleaning up after himself

Miles insists on eating everything by himself, with his own spoon. It makes for a messy floor, but he is getting pretty good. It's great to see him working so hard on it. He is also really into drinking out of his own cup, not a sippy cup, but a real grown up cup. Earlier today, he was drinking milk out of his cup and accidentally spilt it while walking around. He immediately went to the kitchen to get a towel, which was hanging on the stove, and proceeded to clean up his mess!

Ringing in the New Year with Family and Friends

I don't know a better way to celebrate New Year's Eve than with family and friends at home. We mad lots of food, had plenty of wine, and creme brule for desert.

Little Faaris even dressed up for the occasion!

Here they are hanging out EARLY on New Year's Day.

Relaxed and Recharged

I already miss being on vacation, I guess no surprise there. It was so nice not to do anything. We were lucky to have our families visit us, so we could stay put. It was very relaxing. I felt recharged when it was time to go back to reality on Monday.