A few nights ago Matt and I had the opportunity to attend the Boise State University ROTC Military Ball. It was fun. Basically just a nice/fancy dinner, lots of people dressed fancy, taking part in a lot of toasts to the military, and some other military traditions. There was a key note speaker, then the floor opened to some dancing. The theme cracked me up! "A Night on the F.O.B." (forward opereating base, like those in Iraq). How romantic! The center pieces were glass bowls filled with sand and candles, with spent shell casings sprinkled around the bowl.
A pretty chill Ball, compared to others. It was non-alcoholic because most of the Cadets were underage... especially at our table! There were 4 couples per table, and at ours 2 of the Cadets were true freshmen and their dates were seniors in high school! Conversation was a little strained at times! Yeah we hope next year, since Matt will be partly in charge of the ball, to be sitting with people that are... um... maturer? (Okay, Matt is the second oldest Cadet in the program, with one of the most decked out uniforms. Maybe those guys were a little intimidated by Matt's awesomeness?)
It was fun to see Matt in the Army environment. I forgot that he takes things seriously... so while the Colonel, Lt. Colonel, and Major were entering the room I was trying to talk to Matt. I noticed he didn't really look at me, and that he was standing very straight-ish. "Oh, sorry!" I said, remembering he is supposed to be at attention when the officers enter the room.
It was also pretty cool to dress up as a couple, and go out as a couple. We kinda felt like we were out on our honeymoon again. (We need to get out more, no?)
To be sure, I've been freaking out about it for a few months. Special thanks to Helen, Marcie, and Cali for helping me out.
- Helen let me try on her past dresses, gave me advice about hair, and basically just let me complain and worry to her! Thanks, Helen!
- Marcie took my freaking out phone call from the dressing room, and gave me advice about accessories. Thanks Marcie!
- Cali let me look through her mother-in-law's jewelry (so pretty!), got make-up together, and brought her mother to do my hair. Thanks Cali!
We now know what to expect. So hopefully these annual Military Balls won't be so stressful as the years go on. (Yes, this was our first Military Ball. Even though Matt has been in the Army for almost 10 years, we've declined to go each year. It's a lot to get together if you don't have to go.)
9 comments:
You look like dynamite! Woo Woo! That would be so fun! I think that those kids you were sitting with were not only intimidated by the impressively decked out uniform, but probably your general awesomeness too. You're a big deal, what do you expect?
You look BEAUTIFUL! At first glance I seriously thought that first picture was a movie star or something. Way to pull it off. Glad you had fun!
HOTT MAMA! Wow Shannon, you clean up well! ;) I'm glad ya'll got to go have this night, and bravo to the ladies for their help in assisting your natural beauty for a terrific look!
Wait a minute! i was like "she looks like the girl in Army Wives:) only hotter....you look fabulous Shannon!re
You look beautiful! I wish I had a reason to dress up and have a night on the town!
You look amazing! It's fun to see Matt all dressed up too. You are SUCH a cute couple!
You look great! Serious, you make a cute couple! Darick and I can't always go on dates, so we have dates in our house after we put the kids to bed. But I do love to go out :)
How FUN!! You look SO GOOD!
Very cute kids you have by the way.
You look great Shannon! That sounds fun to go to a formal event with your hubby!
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