Thursday, August 20, 2009

Hit-and-Run in Big Bear




Kenzie and her new buddie


The Fabulous Face Painter!


Kenzie's first Heart Tattoo with Glitter!


Recently a 5 year old boy in Big Bear was killed by a hit-and-run driver. He was crossing the street with his mom and 11 year old brother, they were air lifted to a hospital, the 5 year old did not make it. Since this is my 1st time living in a small town I really got see how a small town comes together in a time of sorrow and grief. I personally did not know the family but they own the Thai Food Restaurant, right next to Paisley Boutique. Everyone is very emotional, as they should be, and I too have been. Having a child of my own makes me think, "what if that was my son or daughter?" I just don't know how people survive it.

Last night Big Bear held a fund raiser at the Hacienda Grill for the Bhandari Family from 4:00- 9:00 p.m. and thousands of dollars were raised for the family. Everything that was there was donated from the local community. My daughter and I went and I was shocked at how many people were there, let alone how many people I recognized from around town. The whole event was filled with love. They had food, drinks, raffles, live music, face painting, jump houses, and my favorite....... Candy Apples! Yummmmmmy! Here are some photos of the Amazing fund raiser, mostly with my daughter in them and her new friends! I'm so glad I was apart of this!