michael phelps wins first beijing gold

Swimming superstar Michael Phelps has taken home his first gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the summer games in Beijing, setting a new world record and earning his seventh career gold.

Join us in congratulating Phelps, along with American bronze medalist Ryan Lochte.

Phelps was cheered on in Beijing by President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, as well as their daughter Barbara and former President George H.W. Bush.

Phelps will compete again later today, and you can catch it live on NBC, which is devoting most of its airtime to the 2008 Olympic games.

Cheer on Phelps and the rest of Team USA as they make Olympic history in China.  Go USA!

guess who's coming to town?

Well, it's official. Laura announced today that they're definitely coming back to Dallas after George finishes his second term.

"I guess I can announce this in front of the press,” Mrs. Bush said at a National Parks Foundation event at Williams Preparatory school in Dallas.

“President Bush and I will be moving back to Dallas, which is where we lived," she said. "After 14 years away, we’re excited about having the chance to live here.”

I guess we'll be seeing them around soon enough. Any thoughts as to what they'll do with their days?