For her first state dinner the First Lady wore a strapless, fitted gown bybIndian American designer Naeem Khan

And so began eight years of adorable photos of these two

The Obamas pose with Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Mrs Gursharan Kaur at the White House

The First Lady sparkles in an electric blue dress by Peter Sorenen

The President and First Lady pose with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Mrs Margarita Zavala

Michelle Obama is the definition of elegance in this stunning red silk gown by Alexander Mc Queen

President Obama shakes hands with Chines President Hu Jintao

The First Lady dazzles in a beaded ivory gown again Naeem Khan

The Obamas pose with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband Joachim Sauer

The entire dress was covered in silver beads, white sequins and metallic thread to give it a multi dimensional sparkle

Michelle Obama wears a beautiful purple gown with torquise beaded waist by Korean Anerican designer Dao Ri Chung

Hard to believe but the back of dress was even more stunning than the front

The Obamas pose with South Korean President Lee Myung -Balkans the Republic of Koreas First Lady Kim-Yoon-ok

While Michelle Obamas navy off the shoulder Marchesa gown is lovely her statement necklace by Tom Binns definitely stole the show.

As usual President Obama couldn't keep his eyes off his wife

The First Lady and President pose with British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron

After a year without a State dinner the First Lady stunned in this gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown with a sheer lace overlay and voluminous blue skirt

Adding to the drama the skirt billowed behind her with every step- making the First Lady look like Royalty

The Obamas pose with French President Francoise Hollande in front of the grand staircase in the White House.

Michelle Obama wears an elegant Tadashi Shoji gown with appliqué details on the bodice and a tulle skirt

Clearly the First Lady was feeling this look

Clearly the First Lady was feeling this look

The Obamas pose with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe

Quite possible one of the first Lady's most iconic looks, the President couldn't help but give his wife a thumbs up for this stunning black Vera Wang gown

Just look at how adorably overwhelmed he is

The Obamas are all smiles while posing with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Livuan

This custom strapless jacquard gown by Jason Wu is perfection on the First Lady

Just look at President Obama trying to fight back a big smile

The Obamas pose with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau

Michelle Obama again opts for a gorgeous dress by Naem Khan, this time in a blush color with an assymmetrical neckline

The President continues his tradition of pointing at the true star of these State dinners.

The Obamas: they're just like us

The President and First Lady pose with Leaders from Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Iceland

The President gives another thumbs up for his wife's flawless style in this strapless white dress by Brandon Maxwell

Find yourself someone who looks at you like the President looks at Michelle Obama

The back of the skirt beautifully draped behind the First Lady, separate from the fitted body of the dress in the front

The Obamas pose with Singapores Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Ho Ching

For her final state dinner as FLOTUS, Michelle Obama wore an incredible rose gold gown by Versace and completely lit up the White House.

As always the Obamas looked very in love.

And here they are posing for one last Senate Dinner portrait with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and First Lady Agnese Landini