By Meghan Keneally and Associated Press
The Obama's younger dog is still getting used to the spotlight as it made a major faux pas during a White House ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
Sunny Obama jumped up on a toddler who was a guest at the unveiling of the official Christmas decorations, pushing the little girl to the ground.
The girl, later identified as Ashtyn Gardner, is one of the hundreds of children from military families who were on hand to help the First Lady display this year's decorations.
Watching it happen: The White House pastry chefs could clearly tell something was awry
Knocked down: Mrs Obama tried pulling Sunny back after Ashtyn Gardner hit the floor
Down but not out: Michelle Obama pulls Sunny back away from Ashtyn Gardner after the 1.5-year-old pup knocked the girl down. Just over the first lady's elbow is Ashtyn's proud dad, who chuckles as his daughter refuses to cry
Watching it happen: The White House pastry chefs could clearly tell something was awry
Bo on the sidelines: The family's older dog appeared only after the altercation had calmed down
A video of the encounter shows that Sunny was being held on a leash by Mrs Obama during the ordeal but that didn't stop her from knocking the girl over.
There were no hard feelings- or injuries- as Sunny proceeded to lick 2-year-old Ashtyn's face as she was hugged by Mrs Obama.
That wasn't the only way that Sunny ruined the event- at least in the eyes of the family's older dog.
Bo had previously been the star of earlier Christmas displays, with countless versions of it's likeness scattered about the White House, but this year he had to share the spotlight with his little sister.
Damage control: Mrs Obama looked more concerned about the run-in than Ashtyn herself
The aftermath: The situation was resolved amicably as Ashtyn gave Sunny another chance
Making up for harm done: Mrs Obama gave the little girl a big hug to apologize for the dog's behavior
Two life-sized replicas of the Portuguese water dogs made of satin ribbons are one of the first things an expected 70,000 White House visitors will see this month.
Dark chocolate miniatures of the first pets are also part of the annual gingerbread White House display.
Another highlight is the towering Blue Room tree, dedicated to military families and trimmed with photos of their joyous homecomings.
Mrs. Obama says she wants Americans to never forget the debt they owe service members and their families for the sacrifices they make in serving the country.
Sharing the spotlight: This is the first year that the decorations will feature both of the Obama's dogs, with custom decorations showing Bo's white patches and Sunny's all-black fur
Special attention: Since the Obamas moved into the White House, the first party unveiling the annual Christmas decorations every year has been held for a crowd of military families
Decking the halls: In addition to using a crew of volunteers, a number of specialists from the Obama's hometown of Chicago are believed to have helped with the 2013 decorations
Using their talents: The children were occupied by various arts and crafts projects
The Obama's younger dog is still getting used to the spotlight as it made a major faux pas during a White House ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
Sunny Obama jumped up on a toddler who was a guest at the unveiling of the official Christmas decorations, pushing the little girl to the ground.
The girl, later identified as Ashtyn Gardner, is one of the hundreds of children from military families who were on hand to help the First Lady display this year's decorations.
Watching it happen: The White House pastry chefs could clearly tell something was awry
Knocked down: Mrs Obama tried pulling Sunny back after Ashtyn Gardner hit the floor
Down but not out: Michelle Obama pulls Sunny back away from Ashtyn Gardner after the 1.5-year-old pup knocked the girl down. Just over the first lady's elbow is Ashtyn's proud dad, who chuckles as his daughter refuses to cry
Watching it happen: The White House pastry chefs could clearly tell something was awry
Bo on the sidelines: The family's older dog appeared only after the altercation had calmed down
A video of the encounter shows that Sunny was being held on a leash by Mrs Obama during the ordeal but that didn't stop her from knocking the girl over.
There were no hard feelings- or injuries- as Sunny proceeded to lick 2-year-old Ashtyn's face as she was hugged by Mrs Obama.
That wasn't the only way that Sunny ruined the event- at least in the eyes of the family's older dog.
Bo had previously been the star of earlier Christmas displays, with countless versions of it's likeness scattered about the White House, but this year he had to share the spotlight with his little sister.
Damage control: Mrs Obama looked more concerned about the run-in than Ashtyn herself
The aftermath: The situation was resolved amicably as Ashtyn gave Sunny another chance
Making up for harm done: Mrs Obama gave the little girl a big hug to apologize for the dog's behavior
Two life-sized replicas of the Portuguese water dogs made of satin ribbons are one of the first things an expected 70,000 White House visitors will see this month.
Dark chocolate miniatures of the first pets are also part of the annual gingerbread White House display.
Another highlight is the towering Blue Room tree, dedicated to military families and trimmed with photos of their joyous homecomings.
Mrs. Obama says she wants Americans to never forget the debt they owe service members and their families for the sacrifices they make in serving the country.
Sharing the spotlight: This is the first year that the decorations will feature both of the Obama's dogs, with custom decorations showing Bo's white patches and Sunny's all-black fur
Special attention: Since the Obamas moved into the White House, the first party unveiling the annual Christmas decorations every year has been held for a crowd of military families
Decking the halls: In addition to using a crew of volunteers, a number of specialists from the Obama's hometown of Chicago are believed to have helped with the 2013 decorations
Using their talents: The children were occupied by various arts and crafts projects
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