Steacy "Stass" Fralick

I found out yesterday that a friend of mine had passed away. I am filled with sadness, shock, anger and guilt. I haven't seen Steacy for about a year and I feel terrible about it. I am sure this happens to the best of us. We get busy in our own lives and sometimes, without even realizing it, we lose touch. And now she is gone and she will never know just how much I will miss her and how much she meant to me. There will never be anyone like Steacy. She could make anyone smile, and made it her mission to do so. If you were having a bad day, all you had to do was find Stass and she would put an end to it right away. She was one of the most fun people I have ever met. Steacy was a beautiful person, both inside and out. She wore her heart upon her sleeve and it sometimes cost her, but she didn't know how to be any other way. I can't image a world without knowing that she is only a phone call away. I can' t believe she is gone and I really can't believe that I let so much time pass without reaching out to her. I will never get to now. I am filled with sorrow.

Steacy, my friend, you have left us way too soon. I will miss you terribly and I am sorry that I lost touch. Rest in peace, know I love you and will never forget you.

Easter Weekend

Good day y'all.

I don't know about everyone else, but why is it that if it is a holiday weekend, it is waaaay busier than any other. I had 2 extra days off, but I was more tired when I got to work on Tuesday morning that what I usually am on Mondays!!!

The weekend went like this:

Thursday night: grocery shop for all of the things needed for the party on Friday night. (everything was closed on Friday for Good Friday)

Friday: Cook and prepare the food for the party. Take a break to go look for our son, who decided to take off from his grandmother:( No worries, he's fine. He just didn't want to come home when his cousin did and then got a bit lost. I think he scared himself more than being afraid of any kind of punishment we gave him. So, all he got was a half-hour time out. Ok, back to the weekend....

Saturday: PARTY DAY

First we had to get everyone up and fed and then Lisa (Dave's sister) and I were off to Costco in Kingston to pick up the deli trays I had ordered. (sorry Esther, I forgot to call when we were in Kingston, too busy) As we were doing that, Dave was off with the kids for swimming lessons. (which had been cancelled for Easter weekend, but we weren't told....ooops!) Then it was back home, finish getting everything prepared and out and ready to go. Once that was done we had to get everyone dressed and ready....the hardest part was keeping everyone clean!
Then....we are off to the party!!!


Time to decorate the hall...




After the hall was decorated and the table were set up...I kicked all of my helpers out (thank you helpers) and took a few moments to compose myself.

A little bit after 7pm, the party guests started trickling in and soon after that the "birthday girl" arrived. I think, in my oh-so-humble opinion, that the party was a great success. Everyone seemed to have wonderful time and I even got a nice photo of my three kids together and a really cute one of my Dad and my daughter "A" dancing.

My Dad took the kiddies home to the babysitter with him so that the adults could enjoy the rest of the evening and the kids could be rested for the Easter Bunny the next morning. We cleaned up and left around midnight. Dave went home to relieve the babysitter and I went to "Little Texas" with Dave's sister and the DJ. The next morning we all awoke to an Easter egg hunt and some Easter gifts. We had to go to my Aunt's house for dinner that night, so I felt that I was entitled to a little nap.....2 hours later, I woke up and we went to dinner!!! We got home shortly after 7pm and none of us were in bed long after that! Thank goodness I took the Monday off! I would not have been able to function at work!

All in all it was a good weekend....just way too busy.

Hmmmm, maybe one of these days I will ask for help with this stuff instead of just doing it myself!

How can she be 4 already?

So, my youngest child "M" turned 4 yesterday. I really have no idea where the time went. I looked at some photo albums this weekend and read the journal I have kept for her, and I can't believe that she's 4. My baby isn't a baby anymore....:(

This is "M" at 3 months....

This is "M" on her birthday....

We had a great day. We went to Chuck E Cheese, at "M's" request. She had a really fun time. Until, the Cheese, himself, came out to say Hi and Happy Birthday to her....she proceeded to hide under the table until he was gone! Silly girl. That is not the typical "M". This one usually has no fear!

Besides taking the birthday girl to Chuck E Cheese, we had a very active and busy weekend...despite the terrible weather. Rain, ugh! We also took the kids to a Belleville Bulls game. They are our local OHL team and are currenlty in the semi-final round of the play-offs. All in all a great weekend.....

As always, praying for Stellan and Mckmama. Praying that Stellan will be healed and for strength and courage for Mckmama.