The Family Tree - There's Baba

Now, if this tree isn't screaming, "I'm old, come climb me!"

I suppose there was a reason that Zeke went running over and attempted to scale it. There were many others in the park but this one by far was the largest and probably oldest.

And of course, one must stop to have a 'wewax' (relax).




Where there is death, there also breathes new life.....we don't have to look far to find it.

Life IS good. Life IS beautiful. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Topeekeegee Yugnee Park - (TY Park)

Hollywood, Florida

If It Wasn't for Her....I Wouldn't Be Here

ANNIE HORECZKO


2 March 1916 - 26 Dec 2008


MY organic Baba.
She's the last living person that is part of my Mom. It's bitter sweet because she's with my Mom now but her tangibility will be missed. She lived a strong and long life.
She was 92 and passed over peacefully.




My Baba Annie and her only child, my Mom Natalka (Natalie) shortly before my Mom died. - April 2001

This was their last picture together. I cherish it. There was a tired happiness about them.

Zeke says to me today, "Don't worry Momma, I'll go up to the moon with my flashlight and I'll bring her back."

I laughed and I cried at the same time and then Jason explained that she's not coming back (in 3 year old terms).



Zeke says, "Is Baba having a wewax (relax) on the moon with Grandma ?" (my Mom).



I said, "Yes she is!"

Life IS good. Life IS easy.

Brotherly Lovin' on Christmas Day

Happy 3rd Birthday Christmas Boy

After spending all morning opening gifts and relaxing.....we walked to Hollywood Boulevard where a few too many restaurants were open to gladly serve us. We had trouble deciding where to dine. We decided against the big turkey dinner because you need more than 2 adults to really enjoy. Instead we ended up at an outdoor patio of a Greek restaurant.

When we got home we had some Zekie cake - literally - a cartoon image of Zeke. He really liked it. But the icing was 50% of the cake. Z was wondering why we weren't eating all of our cake and why we especially weren't eating the best part. The icing on this cake was a lot. That's right, it's not one of mine.....wouldn't put that much icing on it. Besides I'm on vacation so I'm not doing much of anything except enjoying my family! Minimal cooking and NO cleaning!

Santa Baby Hurry Down the Chimney Tonight

Cookies & Milk for Santa

As you can see Santa & Mrs. Claus have already been...

Zekie asked for tools to help his parents work on the new house.

A new bike that goes fast!

A 'catar' like Rooney Doodle from the Doodlebops. Also wanted a piano. Santa wasn't that generous.

Other favorites:

Magneatos to build towers.

Matching shirts from Mom.
Etch-a-sketch. He likes to make "parking spaces" for his cars.


Dr. Zeke checking his patient. He's really into the Doc stuff! Perhaps he'll follow in Grandma's footsteps but I don't think she'd advise.

Hansel & Gretel Would Be Envious

A NEW Bacac Family Tradition - Christmas Eve Gingebread House Construction.


We had so much fun making this gingerbread house. And it gave us time to really just be together as a family. And the very best part about it (maybe it's just because I'm a teacher) is that MOST of it is kid done!




For every two candies going on...... one was coming off! Part of the fun!



As long as Zeke's little black truck had a place to park in front of the house, he was happy. Look carefully, it's there, parked in front of the house.

Green & Red

Brotherly Loving - You can't have any....only for us.

What do you mean have I been naughty or nice.....you've got to be kidding - do you even need to ask?

Of course I'm naughty.....my little brother is the contemplative little ZEN peaceful warrior.

I'm the one who will unravel the toilet paper when you least expect.




"Come closer, I have some wisdom to share with you. Your name is not No."

From our home to yours, enjoy the festivities and take a moment to loosen your pants, sit back in that large chair, small sofa, Murphy, IKEA pullout (whatever it may be) turn off the boob toob (HA!) and give some serious THANKS for those that you have breathing the same air and in the same room as you that moment.

And then take a clipping from your busy schedule and shed some gratitude for those in your family that are no longer in tangibility but that are lingering about your shoulder in angelic form.....they're watching from above and they live on within you.

Pay it.......the kindness, love, gratitude.......pay it forward in Oh 9. It's the only way to roll!

Rock on Friends and remember - LOVE IS SPELLED TIME!

Deliciously Decadent December

Christmas Elf!

This ornament reminds us to stay afloat the reality boat.....

This ornament reminds us to pig out or wipe out.....




This ornament reminds us to sing like no one's watching....

These tell us all about the family.

This little elf reminds us that someone has to guard the gifts.


And last but the best......

These ornaments tells us what is truly important at Christmas time and all throughout the year.

We make our angels from scratch every year. You can't buy one of these in the stores! No two alike either!

I think Zeke is kind of glad he has a buddy to top the tree with him!

THIS CHRISTMAS 2008

2007 CHRISTMAS

2006 CHRISTMAS

THE END