On A Roll

President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush address the crowd at the start of the annual Easter Egg Roll in Washington, D.C., Monday, April 17, 2006. Mrs. Bush opened the festivities by thanking families for "bringing so much joy to the White House grounds."

A costumed Easter bunny waves as President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush start the annual Easter Egg Roll in Washington Monday, April 17, 2006. The egg roll has been held at the White House since 1878, after a stint on the Capitol grounds. More than 10,000 people were expected at the event throughout the day.

President George W. Bush blows a whistle as he and first lady Laura Bush start the annual Easter Egg Roll in Washington, D.C., Monday, April 17, 2006. The event has been held at the White House since 1878, after a stint on the Capitol grounds. It provides entertainment such as book readings and live stage shows.

Emily Darrow, and her sisters Natalie, Sophie, and Jordan, standign elft to right, prepare for the start of the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 17, 2006, in Washington, D.C.

Leah Hanson, 3, of Cary, N.C., rolls her egg during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., Monday, April 17, 2006. Thousands of children used big spoons to push colored eggs across the lawn.

Sophia Draker, 14 months, of Reston, Va., holds her Easter eggs during the annual Easter Egg Roll in Washington, D.C., Monday, April 17, 2006.

President George W. Bush holds Benjamin Favela during the annual Easter Egg Roll in Washington, D.C., Monday, April 17, 2006. Thousands of children braved chilly rain on the South Lawn of the White House, rolling colored eggs with a big spoon across soggy grass as part of the annual celebration that dates back to the 19th century.

President George W. Bush poses with children during the annual Easter Egg Roll in Washington, Monday, April 17, 2006. More than 10,000 people were expected throughout the day, including hundreds of gay and lesbian parents who lined up for first-come-first-served entrance tickets over the weekend.

Visitors stand on the South Lawn at the White House for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006, in Washington, D.C. The celebration is an Easter tradition that President Rutherford B. Hayes started in 1878.

First lady Laura Bush reads to children as they take part in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Bush calls the event the "happiest of traditions."

Visitors stand on the South Lawn at the White House for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006, in Washington.

An Easter bunny plays with young survivors of Hurricane Katrina as they wait for first lady Laura Bush during the annual Easter Egg Roll April 17, 2006 at the White House in Washington, D.C. The Easter Egg Roll is a traditional event held on the White House lawn each year since 1878.

First lady Laura Bush poses with 14-month old Nicola after reading a story to children during the annual Easter Egg Roll April 17, 2006 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Mike Wilson carries his 21-month-old son Auden Wilson on his shoulder as he walks with his partner Kennji Kisuka, right, to attend the Annual White House Easter Egg Roll April 17, 2006, in Washington, D.C. More than 10,000 people were expected throughout the day, including hundreds of gay and lesbian parents who lined up for first-come-first-served entrance tickets over the weekend.

Same sex couples with children, who say they want more visibility for their families, attend Easter Egg Roll wearing colorful leis around their necks as their children take part in the annual Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington.

First lady Laura Bush, center, applauds children from the Gulf region of the U.S., Monday, April 17, 2006, after they sang to her in the East Garden during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Demonstrators hold up signs outside of the White House during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 17, 2006, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C. They were protesting same-sex couples who say they wanted more visibility for their families and attended Monday's event with their children wearing rainbow leis around their neck.