First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha watch as the White House Christmas tree arrives at the North Portico, Friday, in Washington, Nov. 25, 2011. The 19-foot-tall balsam fir, being inspected by the family dog Bo, is from Tom and Sue Schroeder’s farm near Neshkoro, Wisc. From left to right are: Tom Schroeder, Sue Schroeder, Sasha Obama, Michelle Obama, and Malia Obama. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)