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Here’s photographic proof that Defense Secretary Robert Gates is not the only holdover in the Obama Administration.

This Easter Bunny has now served at the side of at least two U.S. presidents as an advisor and escort at the annual Easter Egg Rolls on the South Lawn.

Its evident that age has taken its toll on the bunny – who clearly looked much younger in the photo with Pres. Bush.

By grabbing the bunny’s ear at yesterday’s Egg Roll, Pres. Obama risked protests from PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. But it was just a joke. The president’s microphones shut down, and Mr. Obama grabbed the bunny’s ear as if it was a spare mike.

It might have left the bunny hopping mad, but all was forgiven as the overgrown rabbit accompanied Mr. Obama as he visited with children taking part in the day’s activities including an egg roll, a book reading and basketball toss.

Between pirates, Easter services and Portuguese Water Dogs, President Obama had a very busy weekend.

On Saturday morning the president wished Americans celebrating Easter and Passover happy holidays and called for international peace during his weekly radio address.

In a Washington Post exclusive, the White House announced in Sunday morning’s paper that a six week old Portuguese Water Dog, a gift from Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), would be the next First Puppy. Sasha and Melia Obama quickly named the black and white pooch Bo and the White House posted several pictures of the first meeting between the Obamas and Bo.

On Easter Sunday morning, the first family attended church services at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC. White House officials tell CBS News the choice of this church for Easter services does not indicate that the First Family has chosen a permanent place of worship. He attended a private service at St. John’s the morning of his Inauguration.

And in an auspicious ending to Easter Sunday, Mr. Obama learned Sunday afternoon that Richard Phillips, the U.S. captain held hostage in the Indian Sea by Somali pirates since Wednesday had been rescued by U.S. Navy Seals. Sunday afternoon the White House released a written statement from President Obama congratulating Captain Phillips, his crew and the U.S. military for their bravery in the standoff and rescue.

“I am very pleased that Captain Phillips has been rescued and is safely on board the USS Boxer. His safety has been our principal concern, and I know this is a welcome relief to his family and his crew,” Mr. Obama wrote. “I am also very proud of the efforts of the U.S. military and many other departments and agencies who worked tirelessly to secure Captain Phillips’s safe recovery.”

Meanwhile, the Washington Post reports that the pirate drama may be one of Mr. Obama’s first tests in office.

The White House announced today that for the first time tickets to the annual Eastern Egg roll would be distributed online rather than handed out in person at the Ellipse for mostly Washington residents.

“For the first time, tickets for the Easter Egg Roll will be distributed online so that more children and families from across the United States have the opportunity to experience this event,” a release from the White House said.

The Easter Egg Roll, a presidential tradition, will be April 13, the Monday after Easter. This year’s theme is "Let’s Go Play" to encourage healthy living.

The annual event allows children to visit the White House grounds Easter weekend to roll hard boiled eggs and take part in other seasonal festivities. This year children under the age of ten are welcomed to the South Lawn of the White House play sports, take cooking classes and listen to live musical performances and storytelling.

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