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