November 10th is Seth and my anniversary as well as the USMC Birthday. So Happy 4 Year Anniversary, Seth and Happy 234th Birthday, Marines!
This year we attended our third USMC Birthday ball and I won’t lie, it was as boring as usual. LOL! But it’s always nice to get dressed up and to see my honey get dressed up in his “Prince Charming” uniform. A small explanation to that comment, I have this whole view that most of the military’s uniforms are dated and the Marine’s Dress Blues remind me of something Cinderella’s prince would have worn. It’s only missing the little mop-like, brush things on the shoulders. No offense intended, you’re all very handsome in your Dress Blues!
Our first ball Seth was part of the Color Guard and this year he got to be the Adjutant or I guess you could say, the guy who calls attention to start the ceremony. You can see a small video clip of this below if you’re interested.
My dress for the Ball was one that I had ordered to wear two years ago but it wasn’t shipped on time, then I was supposed to wear it last year but Seth was deployed so, I finally had a chance to wear it this year. I had it altered and dry cleaned only to, stupidly, try it on only the day before our Ball and realize it didn’t fit. It looked like they only took it in from the sides, leaving a saggy part in the stomach area, making it look like I was wearing a maternity gown. I should have known the thing was cursed but it took me three years to realize it! Anyway, we went dress shopping about 20 hours before the Ball actually started; luckily I found something to work (see pic above). The best part of the ball I am proud to say is that I did my own hair and make-up (see pics below).
"just a girl in the world" 
Thanks for the video, it really meant alot that you posted that for us to view!!! Seth looks very Handsome in his dress blues!! Your hair, makeup and dress looks beautiful also. Was the hairdo difficult? Do you have any pics of you both you could email me to print out? Thanks so much. You are both gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!