Marine Ball

Last week flew by pretty fast. I spent the time working out at our gym, tanning by the pool, grocery shopping, and eating lunch and dinner with J. I also had my first experience at the market, shopping for fabric to make our curtains. But all week I was looking forward to Friday...

And we had so much fun on Friday night! It was the black tie event to celebrate the 237th birthday of the Marines. There are some Marines stationed in Lagos that I had the chance to chat with, some as young as 21, and it's so crazy that they are here. But we had a good time meeting people, eating dinner and dancing!

the beautifully decorated ballroom at the Civic Center

All dressed up in our formal wear

The band was pretty awesome

just look at those shades!



Jason and his co-workers

My photo op with all the young Marines

presentation of the flags

presentation of the flags and playing the national anthem

cutting the cake with a sword

The oldest Marine present eating the second piece of cake and then passing to the youngest Marine there

the cake

seated at our table for dinner