Save the TaTas!!

I thought that I would get to this post a couple weeks ago, but clearly that didn't happen. Well, I guess I can say at least it's still October and this post is pretty fitting for this month, considering it's Breast Cancer Awareness month! The first weekend of October I joined a group of friends for the Orange County Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k. I have to thank my good friend Jenn for thinking of me, because it was the most touching event I've been involved in thus far. Marc and I have participated in many cancer fundraising events, and this one by far was the most emotional. I am not sure if it's because you see the survivors walking along side you, or if it's the fact that you see how many people are effected by this cancer alone. The Orange County event raised over 3 million dollars, and at our 9:45am heat there was 15,000 people there!! I guarantee that the 6:45am race had just as many people. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. Each person was given a sign to pin on their back that said, "In celebration of..." or "In memory of"...it was incredible to see a women wearing them that said, "In celebration of ME!" and there along side her was her husband and children, with their signs reading, "In celebration of MY MOM...MY WIFE" it brought tears to my eyes. It was amazing to witness all the families and friends coming together to support and celebrate loved ones. About a week ago we found out about a close family friend who has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer, we only hope for the best and pray her battle doesn't have to last long and one day she'll get to walk with the many other survivors. 

The day of the walk our team, Lady TaTas, walked for Tashana's sis-in-law, Jenn's Aunt and the ladies who love their TaTa's and are fighting to save them! :) 

Lady TaTas: Tashana, Shawna, Wendy, Me, Jenn, and Jodi

Our first mile completed!

Thanks girls for letting me join the team, I can't wait to do it again next year! <3

Boys and their Toys

I'm not sure how your better half is...but my hubs loves his toys, especially when A. it's a NEW toy and, B. the new toy has anything to do with a board.
Last week Marc went with me to a work event, and as I rushed home to pick him up, I ran inside and noticed this big long box, but didn't have a clue why Marc's name was on the package?? In a frenzy to get out the door, Jeff says "Did you see Marc's stick!?"...Umm...What??!! (not what I excepted my Father-in-Law to ask...ummm...ever. haha!) In total confusion I shook my head and as I ran out the door he tried to explain but I'll i got was, "He'll show you with his board." As I got into the truck, I immediately asked Marc about his "stick". Thus the mystery of this stick was solved. My lovely husband has been on this health kick, not only by eating better but he's also been working on his fitness AND apparently he's been researching this new toy called the Kahuna Big Stick. He says it's totally for working out, but I think he got it for more of a fun factor. ;) I mean, who am I to judge when I get just as excited for a new purse and say, "I really needed it" when I really mean it was cute and I wanted it. Anywho, this Kahuna Stick is made for long-board skateboards, so it's like paddle boarding, but on land! Funny thing is, Marc's riding my long board I got for my 21st Birthday (I'm glad someone is using it!). So, ever since Marc got his new toy, he's been asking me to take some video of him so he can share it with the Kahuna Big Stick facebook page....tonight I finally got home before the sun went down to take some video of him in action. It's actually really neat to watch and Marc claims it's a great workout! Enjoy the videos...Oh! and Ride Hard and Carry a Big Stick! ;p

His feet are switched on this one (that's why he's going slow), but I just love his smile at the end of the video so I had to post it. ;)

Celeb spotting!! Looks like Matthew McConaughey has a Kahuna Big Stick too!!