Barack and Michelle Obama took some time from their busy schedules to host the White House’s annual Easter egg roll this morning.

Though past presidents have long welcomed children to the executive mansion for egg-related activities, this year’s broke new ground after the President went out of his way to invite gay and lesbian families. No previous administration has gone that far. About 1,000 gay and lesbian activists showed up to President Bush’s 2006 roll, but were not specifically asked to attend. In fact, many conservatives described their presence as party "crashing."

This year, however, Mr. Obama’s administration distributed tickets through a number of gay non-profits. President Bush even came up against a protest during the 2006 celebration, when protesters gathered to make their voices heard. That administration accused the activists of "crashing" the event.

An estimated 30,000 people are expected to attend today’s event, which will include yoga classes for children and a performance by the pop star Fergie. Participants will also receive a decorated wooden egg made from sustainable forests, reports The New York Times.

Watch this video of the President giving one of the tots a helping hand: