St. Baldricks

One thing I haven't talked about enough yet is the Hermit Crabs' commitment to community service. Giving back is a huge part of both of our lives, and we always do what we can. Recently, Mr. Hermit Crab had an opportunity to participate in St. Baldericks. Along with a team of men ranging in age from 4 (ok, so he's not quite a man yet) to 50, Mr. Hermit Crab spent the last few months raising money for Children's Cancer Research as people sponsored him to shave his head. After raising nearly $10,000, the team came together with the rest of the participants in the Syracuse area for the great shave. It was an incredibly powerful day, transformative for Mr. Hermit Crab in more than one way! (All pictures are personal photos)

The team before the shave (how cute is the little guy third in from the right! Oh, and also the guy all the way on the left ;) )

Mr. Hermit Crab before

The shave begins

He looks like he enjoys it! I asked if she would just leave him like this for a little while...he wasn't feeling it!

Almost done - what a trooper!

And the after!

The whole team after

People kept asking me how I felt about the shave, so close to the wedding. I assured them that I was totally on board with this cause, and bald or not, Mr. Hermit Crab and I would still be married! (Of course, more than two months out from the wedding when he shaved, I knew he probably need another haircut before the wedding anyway - it's hair!).

Have you or your partner made any risky styling changes in the months before the wedding? Do you share our love for community service? Share the ways you give back!

Mr. Hermit Crab all smiles after the final shave