Chirstmas Photo Shoot 2011

236th Marine Corps Ball

Just before leaving for the Ball. It was held at the Gaylord Resort in the National Harbor. It was extremely beautiful with Christmas lights on every tree leading up to the entrance and the inside matched as well. We really had a fabulous time together! It was our first ball since we have been married. We have been to two other balls but both were before our engagement!

Cutting of the cake. The oldest present Marine gets the first piece and then serves the youngest.

A few of John's co-workers and one of his bosses.

Just before picking up our car from valet and heading home.

Goodnight Sweetheart

Busy day led to a much needed nap. She told me the sun was in her eyes so I gave her my glasses and as soon as she put them on she was out!

This is how John found her!

Our Little Ballerina

Our ballerina

First day at her new dance class called Story-time Ballet

She loved the parachute

Take note Miss K is holding her skirt out and so was Miss Kayla in the back!

Pretending to be Sleeping Beauty Kayla was sleeping with her tush up in the air!

Tammy and Dave's Wedding 11-11-11

The view from our room

The 3 musketeers Dave, Jeff and John

At a dueling piano bar in Austin, so much fun!

A parade day of the wedding on the bridge outside our window

Veterans Day Parade

Such a special ceremony Mark and Sue officiated the wedding ceremony!

John and the other swordsman

The whack!

John, Pat, John and Jeff

The bridal party

John, Pat and John playing around at the reception! Like they never left the academy!

Halloween

This photo is out of place but I just had to add it, it wouldn't be Halloween without Ranger!

Peter left the morning of Halloween. We really enjoyed him staying with us!

Kayla got sick the morning of Halloween but just had to go out! So this was our solution complete with kleenex box!

The court gang

Kayla and her very good friend Kira

Visit to the Domorod's: Zoo and Farm

At the zoo, Kayla was looking forward to the elephants and this one is made of butterflies! The perfect elephant!

Naughty children!

Airborne!

Abby was such a good big sister, Kayla loves her so much!

All aboard!

Sitting with her Abby

We were right behind them

Monkey

Our little orangutans...

Now they are otters! So cute all 4 of them!

Lions, zebra and rhino oh my!

Our beautiful butterfly!

She's caged

Click on the pic to blow it up sooo funny!!

In the prairie dog exhibit, literally!

There she is!

Daddy too!

In the spider web, still at the zoo!

Our last zoo picture.

Playing on the trampoline after the zoo but before bed.

Having a movie night, our feature presentation was Bambi.

Jim made the kids popcorn and mixed in m&m's...so spoiled!

At the farm today...whee!

Lost in straw!

This horses name was Joey, she liked him because he was small and shared her friend's name.

Loving on the goats!

Watch out Sarah she's impatient!

Feeding with Mommy

So much love

She really enjoyed brushing the goat more than feeding him.

Petting a bunny

Little pumpkin

Mad face, it was getting to be close to nap time

Ponies make everything better

Brushing the goat with Daddy

Riding the big green tractor

Jim, Jimmy, Sarah and Abby who sat across...

Mommy, Joey, Kayla and Daddy on the hayride. Joey sure looks like he could be ours!

Singing to the goat as she brushes it, turn up your speakers!