Last night, Friday the 13th was an awesome day for two reasons: one, it was my mommy's birthday (Happy Birthday mommy!!!!!), and two it was the military ball and kickoff to Mike's 30 day R&R!
The ball was held at the Hawaii Hilton, in the Coral Ballroom. We ended up being about 5 minutes late to seating, because the traffic was HORRIBLE and as usual I couldn't get out the door on time to begin with (a girl has to look nice, right?).
Late or not, it was a much deserved night out with my hubby, and I have the blisters to prove it! We ate, we danced, we had fun with friends...there could have been a little drinking...but it was wonderful.
Here are some pictures to share, enjoy!
WE'RE ON OUR WAY!
UH OH, BUMPER TO BUMPER!
WE'RE FINALLY HERE, QUICK THROW ON THE STETSON!!
THE BALLROOM DURING OPENING GROG CEREMONY
THE GROG TABLE! A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING GOES IN, AFTER THE CONTRIBUTOR TAKES A SWIG, THAT IS!
THE REAL GROG IS REPLACED BY A FRUITY PUNCH, IT WAS GOOD!
THE HONORARY TABLE SET FOR ONE IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE UNABLE TO JOIN US
WE'RE HERE, WE MADE IT, NOW IT'S TIME TO RELAX AND HAVE FUN!
TABOR SECURED OUR TABLE WITH A PITCHER OF GROG
SSG CHARLOUX, HIS WIFE, AND HIS BIG SLAB'O'BEEF THAT WAS HIS DINNER
SSG CHARLOUX, SSG STEVENS, AND MY DASHING HUBBY!
IT'S FUNNY HOW THINGS GET FUNNIER AS THE NIGHT GOES ON!
OK BOYS, I KNOW YOU WERE CLOSE IN IRAQ AND ALL...
SSG CHURCH AFTER HE DRANK MY WINE BY ACCIDENT...THAT WAS FUNNY!
HERE'S MY HUBBY CUTTIN' A RUG RIGHT BEFORE I JOINED HIM!
It was just a great night, Mike and I commented on the way home that the last time we went dancing was probably our wedding! It was so nice to have an evening of no children, no obligations, just the two of us among friends, enjoying a night in Waikiki!