One of the things that AimeeGrace was really looking forward to when returning from her semester in Australia, was going to her first prom. I was really looking forward to it, too! Of course, that was all derailed when Covid-19 swept the country. I am sure that just about every junior felt that wave of disappointment when their proms were cancelled. I know we weren’t alone. But we did manage to have a really fun July Prom during Covid.
The Blue Gown
And I am thankful that we did have an amazing day shopping for her dress at Fiance in Minot! We really had a wonderful time trying on different styles and falling in love with “the one”! Those are mom/daughter moments that moms cherish, and I am no different! I am also so glad that AimeeG chose to wear the gown for the Miss Mercer County Competition (she did win the title of Miss Mercer County’s Outstanding Teen, though the state competition was cancelled) or she might not have an occasion to wear it at all! And finally, I am beyond happy that we did a mini photo shoot in the blue gown!
A Different Kind of Prom…and a Different Dress!
Once they finally knew that there would be no prom in Hazen, the girls took it into their own hands and planned a fun weekend “prom” of their own. It was really fun for me, since with Delanie and Mason, I didn’t get to be part of the process the day of prom. I am at the school getting ready for the official school prom photos. So, having the girls over to get ready and the parents over for “pre-prom” photos was really fun.
Before they went out for dinner in all their finery, we did some photos at the Down Stream Camp Grounds. Super pretty, a little buggy but a lot of fun! AimeeG decided to wear a different dress, you’ll notice. The blue one with the long sleeves was a little too warm.
I love this group of kids (they probably don’t want to be called that) and I am also in love with these photos of them! Not traditional ND prom style, but let’s focus on that being a fun and good thing this year!
A July Prom during Covid and continued Social Distancing
