U.S President Barack Obama hugs first lady Michelle as they watch the Diamond Head basketball game between Oregon State and Akron during their Christmas vacation in Honolulu
U.S President Barack Obama hugs first lady Michelle as they watch the Diamond Head basketball game between Oregon State and Akron during their Christmas vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii, December 22, 2013. Reuters/Hugh Gentry

Former US President Barack Obama surprised his wife Michelle on her 54th birthday with “beautiful flowers waiting for me in the office this morning.” Michelle was recently spotted at a beach in Miami where she stunned in a white bikini top.

The former FLOTUS said that celebrating birthdays can be “bittersweet,” but she was grateful for those who sent notes and posted greetings on social media. Michelle took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a photo of the flowers her husband surprised her with. “You’re my best friend, biggest fan, and getting notes and flowers from you will never get old,” she wrote.

She said that people from around the country have no idea how much their family loves to hear from them. The birthday celebrant added that messages of hope, generosity, and warmth remind her of how blessed they are.

The former POTUS posted a photo of him and his wife on Instagram. Along with the photo, she wrote that Michelle is not only his wife and mother of his kids, but also his best friend. “I love your strength, your grace, and your determination and I love you more each day,” he wrote.

The couple’s social media posts gave their followers serious relationship goals. One admirer cites the way Barack looks at Michelle. Another raves that the pair is her favourite couple.

Michelle and her daughter Malia were recently spotted on a beach outing. They enjoyed the sun in Miami, where Michelle showed off her toned torso in a white bikini top matched with high-waisted white denim cut-off shorts. She also wore a long white blouse, a bandanna and large hoop earrings. Michelle had utilised her White House wardrobe to promote young American designers. Former First Ladies Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush did the same.

Malia, on the other hand, sported a tan hoodie over her swimsuit as she clutched a textbook and mobile phone. The mother and daughter bonding also included friends like former Obama administration senior advisor Valerie Jarrett. Secret Service agents were also spotted. There was no sign of Barack or the couple’s younger daughter Sasha. The former first family celebrated Christmas in Hawaii last month.

In the past years, the Obamas have been seen at DC restaurants to celebrate Michelle’s special day. The family’s plans for her 54th birthday were not announced.

As Michelle feels birthdays are somehow bittersweet, InStyle calls her “ageless.” She is known for her love for fitness and has spoken about how she stays in shape through regular exercise.

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