234th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

On Saturday we celebrated the Marine Corps birthday. Tom and I went to the SD Bayfront Hilton this year. I've lost track, but I believe I've attended at least 15 birthday balls so far. This one was pretty high up on my list. Tom surprised me with a special ride to the ball. On the way there we stopped along the bay for some pictures.

This is a statue of the famous sailor and nurse kissing. Tom and I did our own version.

This is a 1929 Durante. Beautiful, isn't it?

We were sure dropped off in style.

This is the owner of the car and also our chauffeur.

I couldn't miss posting at least one photo from the ceremony. This is when they wheel in the gigantic birthday cake. Happy Birthday, Marines!

Fall Fun

Even though we don't get to experience the leaves changing beautiful colors or the brisk fall temperatures (notice I'm sporting a tank top at the end of October!), fall activities are in full swing in Southern California. One of those activities is a trip to Bates Nut Farm for some pumpkin pickin' fun.

Kelly begins the search for the best pumpkin.

Hmm, maybe this one is better?

She finally found one, and then designated Tom as the official pumpkin taxi. The other pumpkin taxi is our good friend, Rob.

Halloween

Kelly was Robin Hood this year. We put her costume together with things around the house, except the green cape, which we bought at a thrift store. With Tom's help, I sewed the tunic that she's wearing underneath.

Flower Child