Last sunday, we walked the 5K race for the cure in memory of jared's mother... a survivor of breast cancer, who unfortunately passed away to another illness years ago.
We have never walked before, but this year a close family friend was diagnosed and it shook us all up. My husband quit smoking and we wanted to commemorate and celebrate and donate and have it become a yearly thing we do as a family to fight this disease and support the women and families it affects.
It was a touching, emotional day... I would be a liar if I said I didnt cry the ENTIRE time. I was so puffy from tears of sadness, laughter and joy- that when I got home- I didnt even look like myself.
We also ended up walking an additional mile and a half to the car afterwards instead of taking the shuttle- so we were physically exhausted as well... it was such an overwhelming experience- I am eternally touched by it.
Jared and Ira starting off the walk strong.......
Ira dancing her way through......
Liv clapping comfortably in the sling- I wore her the entire time in a mei tei and sling.... alternating between them when jared needed the sling for ira....
Ira refusing to take one. more. step. this is on the way to the car.... we bought this shirt when we registered... it reads, "when I grow up there is gonna be a cure"
Daddy using the sling to carry a very very very tired ira.....
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