USMC Birthday Ball 2011

We had a blast at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball this year. It was our last ball in CC for a while - 2011 marks our third year to celebrate at the Omni Bayfront. We ate, danced, celebrated with bday cake and then danced some more. Donna and I even got to work in our funky line dance! Larry looked dashing in his tux, and Jake looked like a stud in his uniform - as always. We went up to the Republic of Texas after the party started fading for some extra fun! What a fun night! Can't wait until next year! Jake and (who am I kidding) I always love a good reason to get dolled up.

 

Purdy, 'Stache & QUALIFIED!

Purdy thinks she's a little human-dog. Well, she is a little girl-dog. So, that TOTALLY counts. She's so much fun. I'm so glad I have her for company when Jake's away. What a snuggle buggle.

And it's so cute to see how excited she gets when Jake comes home! Love it!

Jake went to the carrier last weekend and landed his jet on the aircraft carrier. HE QUALIFIED! Thank you so much for all the prayers! I'm so proud of him, and it's one step closer to his winging! We're very excited! Here are some before pictures with his boat 'stache. So glad that thing is gone - way to go, baby! After pictures to come soon. We have the Marine Corps Birthday Ball tomorrow night. I'll be sure to get some good pix and post them.

Bunks

It's been so nice to have David so close by. Since he made the big move to ATX to further the Longhorn Nees tradition, he's been a regular fixture at the Frederick house! I don't know if he comes for the company, Purdy, laundry service or home-cooked meals. Doesn't matter - we aren't complaining! We LOVE having him here so much! It's going to be one of the hardest parts of moving away!

When Jake was in Cali doing his carrier quals, Bunks came down and stayed with me! We had such a fun sis/bro weekend. Purdy was ecstatic! When you comin' back, Bunks? HURRY UP THANKSGIVING!

What a doll ...

Jake and I are probably the proudest Auntie & Uncle around. We love our little niece so much. Kristi & Rylynn came to visit this fall, and we couldn't get enough of our precious Rylynn. She sure is loved! We can't wait for our next visit. Wish we lived closer so we could babysit all the time!

Love this little one to pieces! Don't you think she's a doll?



Love & bows.

CRP Stopover

Jake had a solo out & in flight a couple of months ago, and he flew into Corpus for a quick stopover and dinner with Larry, Donna and I. We had so much fun watching him fly in, land and take off again after dinner. It was a neat experience. And, it goes without saying, I'm VERY proud of him.

Here are a few pix from our fun night out at CRP & Texas Roadhouse.

Love & jet fuel. XO.