Oh Canada!

Sweet Mother Mary! What an Olympics this has been! The Canadians have just captured gold and in honor of them, I present these pictures of HP and The Dude, doing their best Sidney Crosby impersonation.

(almost) Wordless Wednesday

(sorry Shmook, this doesn't fit you anymore!)

(please stop talking about kindergarten Peanut, it is making me sad :( )

(the boys are having a rockin' dance party here...they LOVE "The Final Countdown" and "Danger Zone")

(rock and roll face's!)

(I caught HP mid jump, doesn't her hair look cool?)

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Hello Internet!

I am so excited to share something today. I have committed to do the Avon 2-day Breast Cancer Walk. :D The reason that I wanted to do this event (aside from the personal challenge of walking for two days) is that I wanted to honor Ryan's grandma Betty who died after fighting the disease, and his grandma Elsie who is a survivor.

Breast cancer can be hereditary. If someone in your family has had the disease, your risk of getting it increases (especially in women). From cancer.org

"Having one first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) with breast cancer approximately doubles a woman's risk. Having 2 first-degree relatives increases her risk about 5-fold".

Having a daughter, who is only two generations away from her great-grandmothers, is reason enough for me to take up the cause. I am committed to raise $1800 (hopefully with your help).

Please check out my personal page and make a donation. I know that times are tough, but any amount you can pledge will bring us closer to a cure! Thanks for all your help!

Rikki