Happy Birthday, Marines!

 

Another Marine Corps Ball has come and gone!  Every year I look forward to the ball - this year especially so, as Tommy had just gotten back from being gone for a month and I was looking forward to a night out with my hubby sans the kiddos!  We had a great time.  Last year was such a blur - we were so new to the island that I barely remember anything, plus I was 6 months pregnant with Olivia, so while I had fun...well, it just wasn't the same :)

With friends Allison & Yvonne

This year was crazy trying to get ready.  It is really hard trying to get ready for a formal event while putting kids down for naps, pre-making their dinner, feeding bottles, and getting them bathed and everything ready for the babysitter.  All without trying to get spit-upped (yes that is a word!) or crayoned on!

Most of the "spouse's coffee" ladies...Sarah, Allison, Yvonne & Rachael - minus Heather, who was home with her new baby Elijah!

Somehow we managed, though, and we had a really fun night.  I am fortunate to have a great group of spouses from our unit and we always have fun when we get together!  We made a night of it and enjoyed the dancing, the drinking, and lots of good memories.  It is such a wonderful tradition and way to honor Marines past and present. Happy 235th Birthday, Marines!