President Obama, his mother-in-law Marian Robinson, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia watch Oregon State play George Washington at the Smith Center this afternoon. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

It’s been a busy couple of weeks at the White House. The Obamas held their first state dinner complete with party crashers. The Commander-in-Chief pardoned his first turkey. The official White House Christmas tree arrived on Friday, and next Thursday, the Obamas are scheduled to light the National Tree on the Ellipse. And, of course, the President has surely been preparing for the announcement his future plans for the war in Afghanistan on Tuesday at West Point.

So who can blame the leader of the free world for wanting to kick back, relax, and take in some college hoops?

Michelle Obama’s brother, Craig Robinson, brought his Oregon State charges to D.C. for a game against George Washington, and the Obama family decided to make a day of it. The Obamas are sitting front row — our own Andrew Wiseman is in attendance and has a different perspective of where the First Family is seated in the half-empty arena. It’s the second time that Obama has ventured out to watch a basketball game in the city — he went to a Wizards game in March.

As far as the game goes, the President has to be pleased that his advice to the Beavers — “be loose, have fun” — had them leading by ten at halftime.