Sunday, October 30, 2011

Pumpkin Carving and Marine Corps Birthday Ball


This past weekend was filled with fun festivities.  We carved our pumpkins and roasted the pumpkin seeds.

Then on Saturday night,  my husband and I were invited as guests to the 236th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball.  Our friend is a Colonel in the Marine Corps and we homeschool with his family.  He and his wife asked us to celebrate with them.  The video that we saw prior to our dinner was so touching as it highlighted how our men and women in the Marines have responded with bravery and courage to the most difficult and heartbreaking situations.  It was the same video that Justin Timberlake saw at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball that he attended.  I don't think I have much in common with Timberlake, but I will have to say I agree with what he wrote HERE about his experience at his Marine Corps Ball.

It was a fun night also!  The last time I saw my man in a tux was on our wedding day so it was awesome to see him all jazzed up and I had fun shopping for my accessories to match the dress I borrowed from friend :)  Here are a few pics:








16 comments:

Patty said...

What a fun weekend, for sure! Your pumpkins turned out great and you two look absolutely fabulous in your finest ;)

Lisa Boyle said...

I love your pumpkins! You all did a great job!

You and your hubby look awesome for the ball. Glad you had a good time!

Many blessings,
Lisa

So glad you and your husband had a great time at the Marine ball. You look so pretty. Love the carved pumpkins, we carved out last Sunday and I had to throw it out Friday as it was going bad already. Kids were very disappointed:( Voted for you today

Unknown said...

How fun to be able to get all dressed up and be able to dance with your dh! You look beautiful!!

Mom2Seven said...

Well, I have to agree, you two look fantastic! Happy All Hallows' Eve, Tracy!

+JMJ+

Georgie said...

These are very neatly cut pumpkins. I am impressed. I have joined in your NOBH for the first time this month and have thoroughly enjoyed finding new blogs and posting more. I was hoping you could buzz in and visit my blog which is all about one of God's amazing creatures - the bee. Thank you.

Dorie said...

Great job on the pumpkins! Looks like a fun weekend. Visiting from NOBH.

Thanks for linking up to my blog roll! It's always fun to get dressed up once in awhile :D

Hi Patty!~
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! It was an eventful and fun weekend for sure! :) Hope you are having a great week!

Thanks Lisa for stopping by and for your kind comments :)

Hi Anna-Marie,
That's sad about your pumpkins :( It's hard to time them sometimes. I bet they looked great while they lasted :) Thanks for stopping in :)

Thanks Jen! It was a fun night just to hang out with dh and friends! Thanks for stopping in and hope you are enjoying this holy week!

Hi Annita!
Thanks for your kind comments and Happy All Hallows' Eve/All Saints Day/ All Souls Day to you! Hope you are doing well! Thanks always for stopping by and taking the time to leave your sweet and kind comments! :) God bless!

Hi "bees house"
Glad you could join NOBH and welcome! Thanks for stopping by to comment. Your blog sounds unique and fun. I'll check it out soon! :)

Thanks Dorie for stopping by from NOBH! Glad to have you at NOBH! Thanks for your comments :)

Hi Jen!
Great blog roll you have for homeschoolers! Thanks for joining in on NOBH! Thanks for stopping by to comment here :)

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