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CA + Spring Break + Butterfly Ball

We were fooled into thinking spring was here for a few weeks, and then we were back to the reality of an impending March snowstorm...which didn't really materialize. We do have some snow the ground again now though.

We did try to take advantage of the weather one evening when it was still nice and got out in the side-by-side.

The girls had a whole week off again for spring break last week. Clara was able to stay at Grandpa and Grandma Froemming's and it looked like she stayed pretty busy!




I had to head to Anaheim again for our big trade show there. The weather was nice, the show went well and I was able to enjoy some hot tub time and reading.

The trade show offered yoga in the mornings so I took that in and it was really good.



I had Cheesecake Factory three times. Haha. It's so good and was within walking distance to my hotel.



Brynn stayed in Fargo during spring break and did some work for Jenine and  hung out with friends and Hubert. She and Dad ate out a couple of nights.

Sadly, I missed the Butterfly Ball while I was in CA, but Brynn so kindly helped Clara get all ready and then took pictures for me too.








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Clara chose Subway for their dinner out before the ball.


Clara was pleasantly surprised that Adria was in attendance too!


They had a great time!

I was glad to get back home on Sunday. Brynn sorted all the food samples I brought back from the trade show.

Jen (my boss) sent me Crumbl for a successful trade show celebration. She's so great!


Comments

theweckerlys said…
I'm glad the trade show went well - love the sunset pics! Is that a crepe place Brynn and Dana are at in that one photo? Looks delish! Clara looks so pretty in the butterfly ball pics!! I love how her hair turned out! Wow you made a haul on the samples. The Crumbl looks yummy as usual!
March 27, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Amandar said…
Oh fer cute! I'm so glad the girls got together at the ball, she's so adorable!
March 28, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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