5K and Tri to Crush Cancer

Earlier today, the hubs and I got to participate in a local 5K for a wonderful cause - the 3rd Annual Malia 5k & Tri to Crush Cancer For Kids' Sake Foundation. You may have even heard of it before this post because there are events held all over the country to benefit this charity, and to bring awareness to neuroblastoma, a cancerous tumor that develops from nerve tissue most commonly diagnosed in infants and children. 
Malia Dakota Jusczyk was sweet and carefree 2 1/2 year old little girl when she was diagnosed with this type of childhood cancer back in April of 2011. Through several rounds of chemo, surgeries and blood transfusions, her little body was able to fight back and was said to be in remission as of July 2012. The foundation not only helps fund research for neuroblastoma, it helps out other families and children in need of support in covering the many costs insurance doesn't cover, not to mention, travel, lodging and other things that add up quickly and can financially burden them. 
Please click on the link or icon at the beginning of the post to learn more on this disease and how can help. 

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Getting my gear ready for today's 5k! #maliacrushescancer #5k #triathalon #sundayfunday

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Oh my, HOT DAMN!

Guess who saw Justin Timberlake in concert this weekend?! 

 

And lovelies - it.was.AMAZEBALLS!! If you get the opportunity and can splurge a little dough to go to a JT concert, please, for the love of God, PLEASE GO SEE HIM! 

JT and The Tennessee Kids completely rocked the Garden. The whole show kept us on our feet, swaying and dancing and singing along to all of his tunes, but one of the highlights for me - his cover of this classic jam:

 

Ummm YUP!! 

My life is now complete. 

Happy 4th, lovelies!!

Busy, busy day yesterday despite the craptastic weather we had here! Hubs and I started the day off with a local 5k called the USA 5k where donations received benefitted the American Heart Association in the name of Robert L. Kearnan, as well as Project Undercover who provide necessities - clean underwear, socks, and diapers - to kids living in poverty. So awesome, right?

Following that, we headed to the North Shore to visit with hubby's family on his dad's side; one of our favorite traditions! And it's as American as you can get. There's volleyball and polish horseshoes; a pool to cool off in; and pot luck bbq to feed your belly *nom nom nom*. 

But one of my favorite parts of the day is backyard fireworks show! And these guys don't mess around. Yes, they're illegal here in Mass. No, we don't care :) 

The family pitches in hundreds of dollars for a pretty impressive stash of fireworks. So much so, that we've had years where we've had a bunch leftover for the next year. I know, pretty great, right? :) 

Wellpppp, this year, we had a bit of a mishap. 

This year, the guys jimmy-rigged a staging area fitted with tubes for the big boomers, tied together to go off in succession....finished off with masking tape (I shit you not). Ever see what happens when one of those fireworks fall over and goes off sideways?? 

 

How 'bout blow out the bottom instead of the top? Maybe knock over all the other fireworks and set them off in the wrong direction??  


Yea, that was fun hahahaha NOT. It was a bit scary, but luckily, we didn't have any serious injuries; everyone left with their fingers and toes and faces intact. And overall, we left pretty happy, so another successful July 4th in the books for us *YAY*.

So, what about you? What kind of fun traditions and shenanigans do you and your family and friends get into during 4th of July weekend?