Happy Birthday Marines!!

On November 5th I was able to attend the US Marine Corps Birthday Ball with my handsome Marine! Last year at this time he was deployed. This year he was here and we were able to go. I was so excited! I went shopping with my friend Jessica one weekend for a dress. We found some we liked and we took photos with the dresses and tags so we could look online. The dress that I loved I was able to finally find online for a cheaper price so I ordered it. It shipped from China and I worried I wouldn't get it in time but I did. The dress however, was too big once I got it so I had to get it altered. Something I was not anticipating having to do. Luckily they were able to get it back to me in time for the ball as well.

The day of the ball Robbie worked and half day and I took off the whole day. Jessica and I hung out all day and ran errands. Once her husband and Robbie got off work we all met up at Jessica's house. We got ready together doing our hair and make up then headed up to the hotel the ball was being held at. It was in Valley Center, CA in the middle of nowhere lol. The hotel was part of a resort with a casino and pretty big. We waited in a long line to check in, got our rooms, ran up to them got dressed, did some make up/hair touch ups, took some quick photos, met up with some of their other coworkers and friends and then hurried down to the ball room for the event.

We quickly found our seats and the ceremony started. They had someone speaking and welcoming us. Then they brought the flags in, a band marched/played, the cake was brought in and cut. They had guests of honor that spoke. After all that was said and done we had a little break then they served dinner. Afterwards we were able to just walk around, take photos, go outside, go to the casino and just hang out. They had dancing and music. I spent the majority of my time with Jessica. Robbie seemed to know everyone and everyone knew him. He got pulled in a bunch of different directions all night. I was so thankful that I knew some people and had a female friend I could hang out with! All in all the night was fun! It wasn't what I was expecting but it was a good time. Here's come photos of us :)