Friday, September 29, 2006

The WALK we did it.....


We had a great time at The Walk. The weather was fine. It drizzled about 20 seconds and then stopped, just like last year for us. It was not too cold or not too warm. Walking was fine.
Notice that Stefan had a White Baloon, that means he is a survivor.
Holding on to Julia's ballon , it was in his face.


Halina & her mom Pani Kwiatkowski joined us for the WALK even though we did not meet up till the end.

Lighting the way back to the cars, was our own Headlight, Miss Maddie.

Stefan, Daniella, Suzia, Ela, Julia, Babcia Hela, Steve, Karen, Maddie & Little Pan Maca all walked the WALK.

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Arizona Visit 2006

A view of the restaurant's backyard.
Stopping in at The Chapel of The Cross.
Stefan taking a dip in Krys's pool.
This is the TEMP in the shade.

Just a REMINDER on WALK

If you would like to join us for the Light The Night Walk for Leukemia tonight September 28, 2006 at 7pm Sharp., then give us a call(You have our house number and our cell numbers,......RIGHT???) So this way we could all WALK together. Thanks. Dzienkuje. SEE YOU TONIGHT.

Mr. Rachev, How are you???

Have a very Happy Birthday today Marko. How is the family?

More ARIZONA photos

Stan making HIS delicious coffe for us all.
Stefan enjoying his lunch at The Enchantment Resort in Sedona.Notice the reflection all around us.
Chapel of the Cross in the hills, that is open to the public daily.
Enjoying our mini vacation in Arizona.

Enjoying a cool dip in Krys' backyard pool. What a backyard, Krys has done wonders in it, very tranquil and relaxing to be there.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Happy 31st Anniversary to the Peksa's


Happy day to you Basia & Maciek. Hope to see you on your Anniversary. on Sept 28 '06.
Sorry could not find a picture Maciek facing the camera.

Belated Wishes To Pani Stella 9-25-06


Having been out of town, I was not able to post these wishes. We had called and talked in person though. Sto Lat Pani Strusinska. Wszystkiego najlepszego w dniu urodzin. Happy Birthday to you.

WE DID IT ....WE SURPRISED HER......


Group picture L to R bottom row....Sonia, Daniella, Matt (Stan's son) and his wife Linda and Stan. 2nd row L to R.... Krystyna Anna, Mike, Krys and Stefan.
Taking a tour of The Cactus Gardens at The Phoenician Restaurant.
On a lookout point, returning from lunch in Sedona, Arizona, at the Enchantment Resort.
After a very delicious and very huge brunch, we posed for some pictures. L to R Krystyna Anna, Daniella, Mike, Sonia (Mike's girl) and the Birthday girl Krystyna.
Stan, Krys, Mike and Krystyna Anna on the REAL BirthDAY.



It was a very Happy 60th Birthday Surprise for Stefan's sister Krystyna. Stefan and I flew out to Phoenix, Arizona for a few days. We left on Saturday and returned on Wednesday.
Krys and her husband Stan and her daughter came to pick us up at the airport. Krys did not know who they were picking up, only that it was a"couple". She cried when she saw us, we did also. I had talked to her on Friday and I did not let on about us flying out to see her.
We had a very hot time there, the temperature was in the upper 90's daily. It even got to a 100 a few times. What a change in temps when we got home.
It was great to see Krystyna Anna & Mike, as we have not seen Mike for a long time.

P.S. More pictures in next update.

Saturday, September 23, 2006

WOW THE BIG 60th BIRTHDAY FOR......PHOTO

STO LAT PANI KRYSTYNA. A very Happy Birthday to you on Sept 26, 2006. Happy 60th. Have a wonderful celebration.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Payton M. Kuhn Baptism 2006 UPDATED Photo

Babcia Diane & Dziadzia Bruno on either end of the Kuhn Family.
Janette ,Paul & Payton.
Paul & daughter Payton at Baptism.

Finally over so I could REST NOW.




Miss Payton Makenzie Kuhn will be Baptised on Sunday September 17, 2006. She is the daughter of Janette & Paul Kuhn. Janette is Diane & Bruno's daughter. Looking forward to spending a fine day with the Kuhn's and the rest of family together.

Happy 4th Anniversary Kasia & Mile

Wishing you many many more years together happily. Hope to see you soon. Happy Anniversary to you both. Hugs & kiss from us all.

STO LAT Renee Galazka??

Happy Birthday to you. I just forgot your new name, but I am sure the wishes will reach you the same. How is your little son doing?

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

HAPPY 35TH ANNIVERSARY 2006


Sto Lat and Happy Anniversary to Wiesia & Witek Kwiatkowski. Hope you are having a great day. Wiesia I hope you did not have to stay all day at Margie's today, waiting for the repairman?
It was great seeing you two at Payton's Baptism on Sunday.

Sunday, September 17, 2006

STO LAT RICHIE 9-18-06


Have a terrific Birthday Celebration today. Happy birthday to your grandaughter Carly also on her 3rd birthday today that you share.

Friday, September 15, 2006

Sto Lat Pani Donna Woszczak 9-16-06

How are your days? Seem to real busy, but I guess wishes for a Happy Birthday are still in order for you. Also Sto Lat. May your dreams (of becoming a babcia) come true soon.

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

News about Rich & Mary-Photos

Chris Jasinski,
Daniella,
Jadzia Koszalka
& Mary Fedorowicz.










Rich & Stefan , before Stefan's hair started growing back.
Ha ! ! ! ! I got you, just wanted to post a picture of Rich & Mary. Ok they are not real recent pictures, but here they are......

Monday, September 11, 2006

Happy Birthday Michelle Grygo 9-11-06--PHOTO


Happy Birthday to you. STO LAT.

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Happy Birthday Corrine Jankowski


Sto Lat, Hope you all had a wonderful trip and visit with your parents in Florida. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday. Talk to you soon. Love & kisses to you.

LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK for Leukemia Sept 28, 2006

Light The Night Walk Sept 28, 2006 -FOR STEFAN
This note below was from Karen & Steve Maca, Our daughter in Law and son. She got the BALL rolling on this sign up. Please join us for this walk. It is about 30-45 minutes, In Naperville, called the Riverwalk. It is in the evening on Sept 28, 2006 Registration and festivities: 5:30 p.m.Walk: 7:00 p.m. The lit up balloons that EVERYBODY carries is wonderful
and looks great at night. Strollers are OK. Hope to see you there.Last year I went on this walk with my kids and grandkids, to take my mind off of what I was going thru, and to help in a way . NOW it is a year since then and I am soooooo grateful for Stefan's recovery. He is in remission.If you would like to join us register, this way the Group will know about how many people to expect. Parking is plentiful, but it would be good if you carpool.

You can email or call Daniella for more information or to let us know you're coming.
TO DONATE TO THIS CAUSE CLICK ON THIS LINK. THANK YOU :http://www.active.com/donate/ltnChicag/1767_daniella549


FROM KAREN & STEVESubject: Walk for Leukemia I don't do this often but it is for a great cause. As everyone knows Steve's dad (Stefan Maca) was diagnosed with Leukemia (AML) a little over a year ago and he is a SURVIVOR! He is in remission, which is just too awesome for words since he was diagnosed a year ago from the 5th of September. There is a walk in Naperville to walk in Honor/Memory of people with Leukemia. I will be walking with Steve's family and many other people and if anyone wants to join that would be wonderful. If anyone wants to donate that would be wonderful too since it is for such a terrific cause. You can also go to http://www.lightthenight.org/ and see for yourself. Thanks again everyone!Karen Maca

Directions and Parking for Naperville Parking Tips & Directions Start and finish is located at the Grand Pavilion at the Naperville Riverwalk as marked on the map.Parking is available in all public lots near the event site in downtown Naperville. The best option is the large parking area at Centennial Beach parking lot at the corner of JACKSON and WEST in Naperville. You will follow the parking lot all the way to the back and to the right to find the Grand Pavilion. Other parking options include: adjacent to the baseball fields and concessions and directly adjacent to the Grand Pavilion.Directions to the Naperville RiverwalkFrom the East, take 290 West to I-88 West (exit on the left), toward Aurora. Take the Naperville Rd Exit. Turn Right on Naperville Road, which will become Naper Blvd. Turn right on Chicago, right on S. Main, and left on Jackson. Continue on Jackson until you reach West.Alternate route from East, take I-55 S toward St. Louis. Exit at Weber, go North. Weber will become Naperville Rd. Turn left on Washingon, left on Aurora, right on Eagle, and left on Jackson, follow until you reach West.From I-55 North, Exit at Weber, head north. Weber will become Naperville Rd. Turn left on Washingon, left on Aurora, right on Eagle, and left on Jackson, follow until you reach West.From the West, Take I-88 East and take the Naperville Rd Exit. Turn Right on Naperville Road, which will become Naper Blvd. Turn right on Chicago, right on S Main, and left on Jackson. Continue on Jackson until you reach West.

Happy 32nd Birthday Christopher Galazka 9-11-06

Wishing you a terrific Birthday Today. Sto Lat. (Your old neighbors from the Chicago area).

Happy Birthday to Bridget McConeghy


Sto Lat to you. Hope that "Ernesto" passed you by. Have a great Birthday.







(L to R) Diane, her mom Mrs. Strusinski, Janette, & Bridget.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Come Sit By The Fire- PHOTO Payton Kuhn


PAYTON KUHN

Yesterday was our granddaughter, Payton Kuhn's, 3 month Birthday. We can't believe it's been three months since her birth. We love you sweetheart!

Babcia and Dziadzia

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Jenny Alvarez Happy Birthday Sept 4, 2006

How is life treating you? Hope you are having a great Birthday. Jon & Suzia and the kids were happy to see you. Take care, talk to soon.

A Very Happy Anniversary to you Dana & Lynn-PHOTO


Wishing you a very happy day on your 19th Anniversary on Sept 5, 2006. Hey I need a more recent picture of you two.

10 years AGO... Good Thinking Suzia..

Yes it is 10 years ago on September 6 that Suzia quit smoking. I am so glad that she did quit. It is/was a terrible habit to have. I know I also used to smoke, but it's been many years since I quit.

Stefan also used to smoke - for over 30 years. It wasn't until after Ela was born that he quit. He is a better man for having quit over 8 years ago.

To all YOU smokers out there QUIT QUIT QUIT. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. I am sorry to say that I have family members that still smoke TODAY. I am hoping that this will encourage you to QUIT TODAY.

STO LAT WERONIKA na 6te urodziny-PHOTO


Weronika i mama, Gosia.
Babcia Teresa, Weronika i Dziadzia Heniek Jusczyk.
Na te 6te urodziny zyczymy ci Duzo Zdrowia, i zadowolenia z wycziecki w USA. Pamietaj onas tutaj ze my cie Kochamy. Sto Lat i duzo, duzo buski.

Monday, September 04, 2006

ONE YEAR AGO on Sept 5, 2005

September 5, 2005 wow what a day for us. Stefan was in the E.R. at Resurection Hospital, only to find out that what he was "sick of" for the past two months, was that he DID have pneumonia, anemia, and leukemia.
His treatment for these things has been going on for a whole year now. Pneumonia is gone, anemia is gone, but the leukemia is under control. We could say it is gone almost totally.

September 4, Happy Anniversary Tammy & Tony-PHOTO


Wishing you a great day, as you spend it with your family. Sto Lat to you 2. Hoping all is well since Ashley went to school, I think there will me more time to DO things around the house. (This is Tammy hugging little Stefan Maca for his 1st Birthday)

Of course this is THE place to find Bo & Tony, on the couch.

Saturday, September 02, 2006

First Date for K & T Jankowski-PHOTO

Hey Tadzio, remember that first date you had with Kymm in 1998? Well it is THAT day again, Sept 3, time to celebrate your first date. Have fun.

This is Steve Maca & Tadzio Jankowski.

Who celebrates Namesday's?

Well Sept 1, was St. Bruno namesday. On Sat, Sept 2, it is St. Stefan's namesday. Just in case you were interested.

Friday, September 01, 2006

Happy Birthday Mr. Ron McConeghy

Hoping that you get to celebrate your Birthday with all 3 of "your girls". Bridget, Kristen & Lauren. Sto Lat. Happy Birthday

Did I forget to mention family in Wisconsin???


Hey where are you guys? Are you sleeping away the summer? Have not heard from you in awhile.
Ok, which one of you on this picture is from Wisconsin??????
Hello, up there. How are my "cheeseheads" family doing ? Has school started for you Mikey & Tommy? Nancy are you still working at the school? Hey Ciocia Wikcia, how was your garden this year? Ok Ted, your turn, whatcha doing to keep busy? I know Jill is not pictured, so What is new with YOU???

Visiting Florida with Adam, Corinne & Maegan

Adam & Corinne & Maegan drove to Florida to see Corinne's parents in Naples, Florida. They will return the week after Labor Day.