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Happy 53rd Birthday, President Obama!

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President Obama is celebrating his 53rd birthday. In honor of the occasion, we put together our top 10 photos from the past year -- because we thought that means more than our "top 53."

Today, President Obama is celebrating his 53rd birthday. In honor of the occasion, we put together our top 10 photos from the past year -- because we thought that means more than our "top 53."

Check out some of our favorites from the past year below:

1. Just hanging out.

Bo was just hanging out in the Outer Oval Office

"Bo was just hanging out in the Outer Oval Office when the President walked in to begin his day. Each morning, the President always enters through this door rather than the direct outside door to the Oval Office." November 6, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

2. Talking hoops.

President Barack Obama talks with 2013 NBA Champion Miami Heat players

President Barack Obama talks with 2013 NBA Champion Miami Heat players Dwyane Wade, left, and LeBron James in the Blue Room prior to a ceremony honoring the team on winning their second straight Championship title, in the East Room of the White House. January 14, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

3. Stretching is key.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden participate in a

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden participate in a "Let's Move!" video taping on the Colonnade of the White House. February 21, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

4. POTUS sits "Between Two Ferns."

President Barack Obama participates in an interview with Zach Galifianakis

President Barack Obama participates in an interview with Zach Galifianakis for "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis" in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House. February 24, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

5. President and Pope.

President Barack Obama bids farewell to Pope Francis following a private audience at the Vatican

President Barack Obama bids farewell to Pope Francis following a private audience at the Vatican. March 27, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

6. Overwhelming joy!

President Barack Obama walks with Lincoln Rose Pierce Smith

President Barack Obama walks with Lincoln Rose Pierce Smith, the daughter of former Deputy Press Secretary Jamie Smith, in the Oval Office. April 4, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

7. A baby fist bump, to a baby.

President Barack Obama gives a fist bump to a baby

President Barack Obama gives a fist bump to a baby during a U.S. Embassy meet and greet at the Ritz-Carlton in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. April 27, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

8. Group photo!

Children help President Barack Obama to his feet

Children help President Barack Obama to his feet after he sat on the floor to have a group photo with them during a U.S. Embassy meet and greet at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Manila, Philippines. April 28, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

9. Real life President meets bobblehead President.

President Barack Obama holds a bobblehead doll of himself in the Outer Oval Office

President Barack Obama holds a bobblehead doll of himself in the Outer Oval Office. May 14, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

10. A Day in the Life.

President Barack Obama has lunch with Rebekah Erler at Matt's Bar in Minneapolis, Minn., June 26, 2014. Erler is a 36-year-old working wife and mother of two pre-school aged boys who had written the President a letter about economic difficulties.

President Barack Obama has lunch with Rebekah Erler at Matt's Bar in Minneapolis, Minn., June 26, 2014. Erler is a 36-year-old working wife and mother of two pre-school aged boys who had written the President a letter about economic difficulties. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

11. Yes, this is #11 -- but it's a GIF, so it's ok.