Friday, March 22, 2013

The Military Ball

After almost three years in the Army, we finally got to go to our first Military Ball!
What made it even better, was that my friend Ashley was Buck's date. She is a fellow blogger, and although her blog is on hold for the moment, this totally counts as a blate.

Isn't she absolutely gorgeous? My Lebanese beauty...

photo IMG_6861_zpsae654bd5.jpg

It was a night of sexy men in uniform:

photo IMG_6865_zps2b910a22.jpg

photo IMG_6864_zps24ed08f0.jpg

photo IMG_6862_zpseebe99c5.jpg

Dessert before dinner. Helloooo German Chocolate Cake:

photo IMG_6863_zps4ff7bbb1.jpg



And of course, adult beverages! photo IMG_6878_zps2a6c6dd2.jpg

We even got to witness a proposal!
This dude was so smart to capitalize on the occasion. Very smooth dude...

photo IMG_6882_zps85c51e8e.jpg

photo A_03081_zpsb5ed812f.jpg

Dress: J.Crew Bridesmaid dress repurposed
Shoes: Burlington's $20
Necklace: Cheap-O store $5
Stylin' on a budget? Priceless.

It's hard to really put into words what a night like this encompasses. These soldiers just returned from Afghanistan so there was much celebration, and yet sadness was present for the soldiers that didn't make it home from this deployment. It was a surreal experience, celebrating when the fallen will never celebrate again. All we can do is be thankful. 
Thankful for those who serve and thankful for those who give the ultimate sacrifice.

Mostly, I would like to thank my Mr. for returning safely to me. He graduates from his training course today, so I will be enjoying the heck out of him this weekend. I hope you all have a great weekend too :)





at

40 comments:

  1. Michelle (michabella)March 22, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    GORGEOUS!!!! Y'all are such a good looking couple! I loved getting all dolled up for the military ball! Fun times. The last part got me teary eyed. I just can't even imagine losing my soldier. How blessed we are and how thankful we should be for the men who sacrificed their lives and families for us. <3

    ReplyDelete
  2. BrookeMarch 22, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Awwww, loos like a beautiful time! Great pic at the end too!
    =) Brooke

    ReplyDelete
  3. Francesca GiustiMarch 22, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    love this red dress and also your blog! It's so nice!!! I follow you!
    Pass to my blog and if it likes you follow me too, I will be so glad :D
    Kisses
    http://francescagiusti.blogspot.it/

    ReplyDelete
  4. JenniferMarch 22, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    So loving that red dress!

    ReplyDelete
  5. ♥ ♥ Just a Girl in Love w/ a Soldier ♥ ♥March 22, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    You look stunning in your red dress, as you always do!!! YAY for Will's Graduation and a whole weekend together!!!! Enjoy it Chicka!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. RachelMarch 22, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    That looks like such a fun evening to get dressed up for--and hey,especially considering that's a bridesmaid dress, it's a gorgeous one!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Alex, Speaking DenglishMarch 22, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS JANNA! What a special and deserved evening for you two

    ReplyDelete
  8. P!nkyMarch 22, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    HOLY GORGEOUS!!!

    Not that I had a doubt you would be, but oh my word you look amazing!

    Siiiiiiiiiiiiiigh!

    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  9. KatieMarch 22, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    you look so gorgeous!! and nice job really wearing a bridesmaid dress again! :) and those man look quite handsome too!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. HeleneMarch 22, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    you look gorgeous as always! and this looks like so much fun but it must be hard to remember those that have fallen.

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    You looked gorgeous! I love that you chose the red :)

    Idea for a blog post SHOW US HOW YOU GET YOUR HAIR TO LOOK LIKE THAT! I love your curls.

    ReplyDelete
  12. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephMarch 22, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    I do love re-purposing a dress. You looked amazing, love the last photo of you two.

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Beautiful! I love every year going to the militray ball, definitely bitter sweet after a deployment though!

    ReplyDelete
  14. PamelaMarch 22, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! How sweet that you got to witness a proposal!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. NikkiMarch 22, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Holy hotness you and your hubby are!

    ReplyDelete
  16. KellyMarch 22, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Great pics, Janna! Y'all look great! This makes me so excited for the Navy ball in a few weeks!

    -kelly
    Honor Courage Commitment

    ReplyDelete
  17. Kristine -Heart Shaped SweatMarch 22, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    super hotness is right! You all look great!! Looks like a fun night, love the huge punch bowl. I mean who gets to fill up a pitcher instead of a glass?! Enjoy your weekend and congrats to your hubby for completing his training course! You two are the best!

    ReplyDelete
  18. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    You look great! Congrats and enjoy your weekend

    ReplyDelete
  19. The Pink GrowlMarch 22, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    How fun! You look gorgeous and you and your honey are a super cute couple! Glad you got to go!

    ReplyDelete
  20. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    You guys are a stunning couple and are way too cute together! Looks like you had a wonderful time :D

    ReplyDelete
  21. Cece @Mahogany DriveMarch 22, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Both you girls look beautiful. What a great way to celebrate their homecoming. How amazing is it that you got a bridesmaid dress cute enough to wear again! I have one that is so ugly I don't know what to do with it. Worst thing is I never even wore it as the wedding got cancelled.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Morgan NealMarch 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    So fun! You looked gorgeous!!

    ReplyDelete
  23. NicoleMarch 22, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I love the look you went with. Perfect! ALSO, today is a BIG CELEBRATION, as my cousin and our local soldiers return home from Afghanistan!!!! HOOORAAAAYYYY!!!!! He lands in Montana in about 2 hours from now!

    ReplyDelete
  24. RachMarch 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Awww you ladies are both beautiful!! Looks like a classy and lovely evening! And hooray for a couple getting engaged! Cute!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Dear Boys Love MomMarch 22, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    You look beautiful Janna! Love you

    ReplyDelete
  26. JenMarch 22, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    You look gorgeous!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. SkyMommyMarch 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    You look absolutely stunning! I'm so glad he made it back safely to you.

    ReplyDelete
  28. KimMarch 22, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Love the pictures! You looked so pretty! :)

    ReplyDelete
  29. J and AMarch 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    As always, you looks stunning!! Love that you reused a BM dress!! Hot stuff.

    ReplyDelete
  30. NicoleMarch 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    So glad you chose the red dress. You looked gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  31. My-cliffnotesMarch 22, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Love that you rewore a bridesmaid dress! So smart!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Whitney @ EHFARMarch 23, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    You looked so pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Kate @ DaffodilsMarch 23, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    You look beautiful. PLease do a tutorial on how to make my hair look like that! Balls are such a special and honored event, especially when you remember those lost.

    Hope yall had a great and relaxing weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)March 24, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    You look absoulty stunning!!! Looks like such a great night :) Happy you could squeeze a blate into it and everything :) haha

    ReplyDelete
  35. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsMarch 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Aw, looks like this was a night to remember. You guys look gorgeous! We are very lucky so please give your hubby and his military buddies a HUGE THANKS from us.

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

    ReplyDelete
  36. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    we always get into a unit right AFTER a ball ):

    I can't wait to go to my first! You looked beautiful!!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Miss Rachel M.March 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    You look beautiful as usual!! I love the outfit and more importantly, I love how much you glow next to Will.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Courtney BMarch 26, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Picture perfect couple! You looked STUNNING!

    ReplyDelete
  39. EmmyMarch 27, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    You look beautiful! Love your dress. So nice to be able to get all dressed up and celebrate together.

    ReplyDelete
  40. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    So late but you both look fabulous. I hope that last photo is framed somewhere in your house!

    ReplyDelete

I love every bit of insight, encouragement, and to hear your stories as well!