October 31, 2009 Obamas greet trick-or-treaters Play video

(NECN/ABC/AP News: Washington, D.C.) - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed more than 2,000 trick-or-treaters at the White House Saturday.

The Obamas smiled, chatted and passed out cellophane goody bags to parents and their children who came dressed in as superheroes, pirates, fairies and skeletons. Mrs. Obama wore furry cat ears.

The candy bags were loaded with items such as White House M&Ms with the president's signature imprinted on it and a sweet dough butter cookie made by White House pastry chef Bill Yosses.

Eleven-year-old Tiera Thomas of Washington D.C. said she was excited to get candy.

But she says the best part was the chance to meet the president, who touched her hand and said "Happy Halloween."

****Material from the Associated Press was used in this story****