Howard FINALLY invited me to the Air Force Ball. Most years I've either been pregnant, breastfeeding, or Howard was deployed. I'm very grateful we had the opportunity to go. Our kind neighbor watched the children and even took a few photo's of us before the ball.
Navy blue turned out to be a popular color for dresses (and uniforms, lol) this year at the Ball. Everyone looked beautiful and I was happy to blend in with all the other girls. Fortunately no one had the same dress on, they were all unique. The best part of getting ready was when I got my nails done. Erin went along with me and also had her nails done. I love having girl time with her. Once I had my hair done, I was hands off for the kids. I wouldn't even let them kiss me good-bye. My kids can really get excited showing affection and I wasn't about to let them ruin my hair or make-up. They were good sports about it and didn't complain too much.
(My dress fell just below my knees and I had sparkly silver 4" heels and a matching clutch.)
At the beginning of the ceremony, the speaker explained in detail the significance of the empty table in the front of the ballroom. It represented service members from each branch who are MIA. I couldn't get through that without crying. Our table was filled with some wonderful people who were very easy to talk with and dinner was delicious! Pictured below is our place cards along with a bracelet to remember a fallen soldier. Each bracelet had a different name, date, and location of battle.
After the dinner and speakers was dancing. My feet were killing me after only a few dances, but we enjoyed ourselves anyway. The USAF Band of Mid-America played and we were seriously impressed with their talent. Howard is not much of a dancer, so I had to fly solo when everyone on the dance floor started line dancing. Luckily they were dancing the only line dance I know. That was my favorite part! Luckily Howard danced a few slow dances with me. :)
Afterwards we went out for ice cream at Braum's and shared a sundae.
1 comment:
gorgeous, tina! looks like it was a wonderful time..so happy for you! <3 wittney
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