[Kaslin]

A couple of soaked Easter Egg Roll enthusiasts say the Pledge of Allegiance during the opening ceremonies of the 2004 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn Monday, April 12, 2004. Despite rain and cold weather, families came out for a morning of Easter eggs and storybook readings.

Secretary of Education Rod Paige reads a storybook during the 2004 White House Easter Egg Roll Monday, April 12, 2004.

[Kaslin]

Slipping and sliding, eggs are tossed in rainy race on the South Lawn during the 2004 White House Easter Egg Roll Monday, April 12, 2004. Because of inclement weather, the annual event closed at noon.

A helper of the Easter Bunny gives a wink during 2004 White House Easter Egg Roll Monday, April 12, 2004