There will be a time for wallowing in the doom and gloom of Donald Trump’s forthcoming presidency, but for now, it’s time to celebrate the outgoing First Family.

 

Say what you like about Barack Obama’s policies and achievements during his eight-year reign; he and his family were the definition of goals, and they sure are going to be missed.

 

As the moving vans arrive at the White House, we’re looking back at some of the most iconic images and moments from the Obamas’ time there.

 

1. Celebrating Barack’s first election victory as a family

 

 

All the way back in 2008, when Sasha and Malia were still tiny - and before the handsome Barack became a silver fox!

 

2. That famous fist-bump

 

 

An iconic moment after Barack secured the Democratic nomination back in 2008, perfectly capturing the couple's unified approach to his presidency.

 

3. Chilling out with Bo on the South Lawn

 

 

Barack and Michelle have always shown themselves to be devoted parents - both to daughters Sasha and Malia, and dogs Bo and Sunny!

 

4. That elevator snuggle 

 

 

Their aides may have tried their best to avert their eyes, but we couldn't get enough of this tender moment shared by the President and the First Lady, at the inaugural ball in 2009. Couple goals, personified.

 

5. Family first

 

 

This shot of the family flying into Chicago speaks volumes about their close bond - it's all hugs and hand-holding with the Obamas and their daughters.

 

6. Giving her the thumbs-up

 

 

Michelle is a total queen, and it's clear that Barack is head-over-heels in love with his woman - as demonstrated by his cool 'thumbs-up' last year, as they welcomed the Prime Minister and First Lady of Singapore to the White House.

 

7. Eyes only for each other 

 

 

While millions of us gushed at home as we watched them, it was always so clear that Barack and Michelle only had eyes for each other - even in the really big moments, like their first dance at the inaugural ball, in 2013.

 

8. Daddy's girls

 

 

While he may have spent eight years as the President of the United States of America, Barack's role as a parent was always most important to him. Sasha and Malia are clearly total daddy's girls, as proven by this gorgeous shot of the trio sitting down to watch Michelle deliver a speech on TV.

 

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