Race for the Cure

One of our closest family friends, Missy Cannon, lost her fight to breast cancer May 2007.  Ever since, my family has tried to do our part for the fight against breast cancer.  One of our favorite activities is the Race for the Cure.

We haven't done it since Olivia was born, so we were really looking forward to it this year. Unfortunately, all the other Mehtas were unavailable that weekend, so the 3 of us ventured out on our own.

Before the Race, we got to talk to Olivia about helping people and being charitable.  It also brought up an interesting discussion about how fortunate we are and how some people don't have such luxuries as a home, food, clothes, etc.  I'm not sure Olivia quite understood because part of our conversation went like this:
Olivia:  So some people don't have cars?
Me:  Yes.  Isn't that sad?
Olivia:  Well how do they get to school?  How do they listen to music?
Me:  I guess they either walk or take the bus.
Olivia:  Oh!  Well the bus probably has music mommy.  (as she goes back to playing with her 15 million baby dolls)....

So...we will keep working on the concept.

Nevertheless, she really did love it and has talked about it constantly since we did it.  The RFC has a really great kids area with bounce house, face painting, and different vendor booths.  She loved it!

A little pre-race fun....

It's time to RACE!!

Success!

And more post-race bouncing!