Baby Business and Birthday Ball

Six weeks before her December due date, L was given a baby shower by her mom and mother-in-law, and was truly showered with many wonderful gifts for the soon-to-arrive Baby Z. Taking place in L's childhood home in San Clemente, the party was decorated in pink and zebra print, also the theme for Z's own bedroom back in San Diego.
It was quite a full and joyful party, plus always entertaining with the Greek relatives!

And what an amazing treat: the family and friends were so generous!

Here's the backside of the adorable quilt that L's mom made for the baby.

The proud parents-to-be (A made an appearance at the end of the shower).
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And just a few hours later, we dressed up and headed to the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball to celebrate 234 years of the USMC! (Yes, this dress made it to a few functions this year :).

Happy Birthday, Marines, and remember to remain Semper Fidelis!