Happy 234th Birthday, Marine Corps!

This weekend, we attended our second Marine Corps Ball. Every year, the Marine Corps celebrates its birthday, and we get to celebrate too! It was a good time for all, and Zac did a GREAT job :) (see previous post). I have attached a few photos, and I will try to upload some video of the event, if I can get it to work!

Us in our ball get-up

The traditional Marine Corps Birthday cake

Part of the ceremony (you can see the band playing and Zac at the podium!)

Until next year, the ball gowns and dress blues have been put to rest. It is a special time of year to celebrate what the Marines have been and still are for our country. What an incredible history. Like the National Anthem and "The Spirit of Aggieland," the Marine Hymn gives me chills everytime (yes, it's a hymn, not a song...the only branch of the military with an official hymn...a little trivia for ya).

We've been getting the house together ALOT this weekend. We've done a ton, but there's still a ways to go! I can't say how excited we are to be connected to the world again! So Skype or Vonage us away! (But please kindly remember our 15 hour time difference :) ) I think now that we feel more settled, we are more comfortable and excited to see all that is around us.

AND, to close, some exciting news...we have reserved tickets to go to Hong Kong after Christmas! We'd love some travel tips if you've been there!