Tuesday, November 18, 2014

USMC Birthday Ball & Baby Shower

The past couple of weeks held two fun events! The 239th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps and a baby shower for two lovely friends I've made here in Montenegro.

The embassy in Podgorica received a Marine Security Detachment less than a year ago so this was the first Birthday Ball they have had here. It was a great time filled with the Marines, embassy staff and local contacts. Although it was very different than the huge TBS balls I went to with Jim in Richmond, it had it's own charm and stuck to the tradition nicely. Jim pulled out his uniform for its once a year wearing and even got a hair cut for the occasion!

 Jim, the Marines and other military staff at the embassy.


 Me with a couple of lovely friends I have made through the International Women's Club of Montenegro.





This Saturday, I attended and was the photographer for a baby shower for a couple of embassy family friends. We had a wonderful time celebrating Lejla and Jennifer. We were even fortunate enough that it was hosted at the home of the ambassador. It was a great time with new friends, local and American alike!

 Jen, one of the moms-to-be (and a sweet new friend) and me.


 Lejla and Jen, the moms-to-be!


 The cake was beautiful!


 All of the ladies in attendance. 


A few of my fellow members of the International Women's Club of Montenegro.


It has been an eventful couple of weeks here in Montenegro! We're looking forward to discovering the other activities that this Fall and Winter have to offer as we head into the holiday season.

Until the next adventure,
The Adventuring Armstrongs

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