233rd Birthday

Birthday Ball season is usually a dreaded time of year for both Cody & I. He has to work almost every night, and I never get to see him. This year has been a little different as they've had brass quintet on most of the gigs. We had originally planned to go to a ball this Saturday, but then they let Cody know they booked a rock band gig. I was really nervous that after buying a dress we weren't going to get to go. Plus, since Cody is getting out, this is his last ball as an active duty Marine.

Luckily I work with some great people! Beth & Patrick invited us to be guests at their ball so we went to celebrate the 233rd birthday of the Marine Corps last night! It was a blast...and I even got Cody on the dance floor! A big thanks to Beth & Patrick for letting us celebrate the birthday in style.

This could very well be one of my favorite pictures of us.

This one, too.

(Note: Cody's uniform is getting pretty girthy!)

Cody showing off his rack.

Beth & I have far too much fun together!

But we can take serious pictures as well.

...give 'em a little shoulder...

Again with the 'too much fun'.

Beth & Patrick! He was on sword detail for the ceremony & was perfectly still through the entire thing...even the guest of honor's speech!

I'm showing off my delicious vegetarian plate & Cody is showing his love for me.

We're obviously too happy.

Cody's quote of the night: "I don't dance. I rock."

It was such a great evening. Cody even admitted that it's so different attending a ball than it is working one. I'm so glad he got to go. Celebrating the birthday means a lot to both of us and this being our last one, it was even more important that we go.

Love you guys!

I'll be putting some pictures (and hopefully video) of the rock band gig this weekend!