Turkey Weekend Wrap Up...

So I made it through Turkey day and the weekend. I would like to thank all my friends that blew up my phone on Turkey Day morning; I appreciated all the text messages.

First went over to see my girls. What a great way to start the day, seeing Bird and Turtle’s smiling face right when I walked in. Sat on the couch and watched Kim and Candice scrambling to get each of the girls ready to go to Sharon’s. Headed out to Sharon’s. Ivan, Jeremy, Max, Kenny, Cierra, Lil Kenny, Rod and Sharon and Jerry were there. Kim and Candice and the girls arrived shortly after me. We had a great meal and I was stuffed. Visited for a while then loaded in the truck to head to Keith and Diane’s. The 2 ½ hour drive was tough. A lot of time to think but had my Ipod play list loaded with all upbeat songs. Plus I think the one thing that really helped me was changed my wallpaper on my phone, it is now a picture of Mom and Dad. Almost ran my battery down a few times just opening and looking at it all this weekend, another reason why I appreciated all the texts that morning.

Got up to Tville and Charlie and Mary were also up there and Zane came up there too. But the star of the show Grey didn’t show up until later. I walked in and got a big hug from Mercedez, then Jay Man came up from the basement and gave me a hug and Hunter even came up and gave me a hug. That about blew me away. Those guys are growing up too fast. I even got some love from Tornado Ryan, I love that boy he is so fun to watch and pick on, who am I kidding I love picking on all of my great nieces and nephews. I did it to their parents so why not continue the tradition. Again we had another great meal. I was so miserable, but that is what Turkey Day is about. Everyone was waiting for Kevin, Caryn and Grey, so while waiting I did my best to torment. Unfortunately Shannon got the brunt of it. Talk about a professional shopper she had every sale ad and went through them with a fine tooth comb, while I gave her so much grief. I did the day after shopping once and will never do it again unless I have full riot gear and weapons.

Grey finally got up there and he was the star of the show. I haven’t seen him since I spent the weekend with them a couple months ago. Little man was walking and so handsome. What a difference a couple months makes. They grow up too fast. We all stayed until Saturday. So it was great bonding with all the kids. The late nights bonding with adult kids was fun also. Maybe not for the adults trying to sleep. Rule number one don’t leave Kevin and me and an 18 pack of Miller Lite alone and add Diane to that and there was a lot of belly laughs. We did find out that it takes one sober person and two drunks to put turkey in a zip lock baggie.

The trip home was tough also even with the tunes jamming. Did receive a couple phone calls that kept my mind off of everything for a minute or two. Thanks Hooker!

I do have many pictures and some video from the weekend and will get them uploaded and posted hopefully tomorrow.

Angie I am sorry I didn’t get to come over and see you. I really wanted to. No excuses except what can I say I am a slacker and suck as a cousin. I’ll make my resolution to try to do better next year.

Not looking forward to the next few weeks. There are some bright spots that I am looking forward too. One is next weekend, going up to Macomb for Grey's first birthday party then the following weekend going to Farmington for Aunt Edna's 90th birthday party. Other than that just going to keep my music close and turned up and keep my mind busy. I can't believe that tomorrow is Dec. 1st, where has this year gone?

Happy Turkey Day

Trying to force myself to get up and get moving. Wireless Internet and a laptop are my down fall. Busy day or at least I hope I keep my mind busy. Going to see my girls and my little man today. Along with the rest of my posse of great nieces and nephews. Oh yeah and a sister and brother or two and their significant others and some nieces and nephews. Well I guess I better jump in the shower and get this day started. Got to get my small fix of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. One of these days I would love to be there. OK enough babbling. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. Peace Out!

On this day back in 2002, lost an adopted brother, Louie. Miss you and Love you, you crazy fucker. Miss the tons of laughter that followed you everywhere. You were one in a million, with or with out the 3D glasses, but on the 4th of July they made you a rock star and had us rolling and our sides hurting. Love and Miss ya Bro!

My Peace of Mind

The emotions are coming and the little ones in the slideshow above are the ones that keep me going. Turkey Day is coming and I think of Louie. November 27th, 2002 was the day we lost Louie, which was the day before Turkey Day if I remember right. Then last year the Saturday after Turkey Day was when I had to put Mom in the hospital. Little did I know, that I would never get to bring her home. So I am not at all looking forward to this. Just going to take it one day at a time and keep close to my Bird and Turtle.

Planning on hitting Sharon's first on Turkey Day, then heading up to Taylorville that evening to spend the weekend with Keith and Diane. OK I can't lie I am excited to see Keith and Diane but little Grey is suppose to be there too. Can't wait to see that little guy. I can't believe his is almost a year old.

OK people, time to get back to football. Peace Out.

Videos of My Rays of Sunshine

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I told you I would find out...


Big Legged Woman....

Great Balls of Fire Soundtrack....



Olon, I drank a few for you and with your Coors Light in front of me...



You were right there with me....

God bless you and your family....

You were one in a million!!!!!

God Speed to my Buddy, Olon

You touched many hearts, and I am so thankful that I was lucky enough to meet you!!!!!

R.I.P. My Special Friend

I found out last night that one of my buddies had passed away. He was one in a million. I met this man when I was going out to the Sparta VFW. I use to enjoy so much sitting at the bar and talking with him. He would talk about hanging out in Coulterville back in the day. You know those way back when stories. Then he would joke about having locked his wife in the closet or how he told her he was going to work in the garden then he would head to the V. His sense of humor so reminded me of my Dad. And it was around the time when I lost my Dad that I first met Olon. I would love nothing more than walking in there and seeing him at the bar. I would head straight for him, I couldn’t wait to hear his line of bull shit that he was going to tell. What is driving me crazy now is not being able to remember the song he always wanted me to play on the jukebox. It had something about big or fat thighs or legs and I always gave him shit about having me play that. I kept asking him what are you saying by having me play this song? He would just laugh and say he likes the song. I am going to the Sparta V tonight so you can bet that I will be looking at the jukebox. And you can damn sure bet that I will be drinking with and to my friend…Olon Boston.

In Loving Memory of Olon Boston
January 12, 1925 - November 12, 2008

Olon L. Boston, age 83, of Sparta, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at his residence. Olon was born January 12, 1925 in Sparta, a son to William and Sarah (St. James) Boston. He married Jacqueline Shepherd on July 11, 1947 and she survives. Olon was of the Methodist Faith. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a member of the Sparta VFW and GCIU. He was employed in the utilities department at Sparta Printing.
Survivors include his wife Jacqueline, two daughters; Pamela (Gary) Steele of Sparta and Leslie (Sam) Robledo of San Jose, CA, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons; Olon Wayne and Mark Anthony Boston, one daughter, Cheryl J. Coleman, five brothers and one sister
Memorials may be given to the family for their wishes.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2008 and on Monday from 7:30 a.m. until the hour of service at the McDaniel Funeral Home, Sparta. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 12 noon at the McDaniel Funeral Home, Sparta.
Interment will be at Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta.

R.I.P. Olon and thank you so much for the friendship.

More from the weekend...

Déjà vu Saturday Night

So I head over to see my Bird and Turtle just because I need to see my rays of sunshine. I have been worried about Zane all day and I know he just needs time. As soon as I walk in there is my Turtle and I can tell she isn’t feeling well. She has a runny nose and her eyes are all watery. I get down on the floor and bond with my girls. As the night goes on Turtle is fighting sleep like a big dog. She keeps going in between Kim and me. Finally I pick her up and we go in Bird’s room (AKA my old room). I stand there in the middle of the room holding Turtle and swaying, while we look at the fishes. All she has to do is stop moving for a minute and she will be out. She keeps fighting going from one shoulder to the next. Then finally it happens she stops and just like that she is sleeping. We go back in the living room and I sit down and keep her on my chest to make sure she is sleeping good and sound. I can hear her little head filling up, my poor little sick Turtle. She starts coughing and Kim tells me that she may end up puking. When Kim said that it was Déjà vu, it was 20 plus years ago in the same room, same location, I was rocking Zane cause he was sick, just like Turtle. Mom was in the kitchen behind me and all of a sudden he started coughing and yeah he started puking. I didn’t care poor little guy needed to get that out. It did scare the hell out of me but Mom said he would be OK and he did get better. Turtle never did puke on me like Zane but she did sleep for about 2 hours. And I loved every minute of it.

I am so glad that Kim bought Dad and Mom’s house. I grew up in that house and there are many, many, many memories in that house. And call me crazy if you want to, but because of that Déjà vu moment that was Mom’s way of telling me that Zane would be OK. I know he has two of the best guardian angels watching over him and the rest of this Morgan clan.


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Roller Coaster Ride

Where do I begin? After having a kick ass time at the bon fire the following week was pure hell for me. Why, who knows? Wish I knew who was in charge of this roller coaster ride. I found myself upset and didn’t know why. My mind kept going back to how great the bon fire would have been if Mom and Dad were there sitting on a bale with all of us. Then I received an email that Aunt Edna was in the hospital. At first the news didn’t sound good, but I am happy to say at this time she is back home and on the mend.

Also that week I headed over to watch Emily play volleyball. That brought back all the memories of Mom and I going and watching Emma Lie play sports. Mom so enjoyed watching her youngest granddaughter. Then there was the email I got that week. I read it at work and was hoping no one would see me so upset at work. The email was beautiful, but caused a ton of emotions to come pouring out. Austin’s Mom had found an electric skillet at an auction. It was one like Mom used to cook with. Lessi said she didn’t need it but just bought it cause it reminded her of Mom. She started talking about the roast, potatoes, carrots and cooked cabbage that Mom use to make and how great it was. Like I said the dam broke and the emotions came. Luckily no one saw me. I did manage to regain my composure but when I got home it happened again. The next weekend did nothing, stayed home and had to break out the Will and Grace DVD’s. Nothing like Will, Grace, Jack and Karen to stop my emotional roller coaster, and it only took two seasons. So I have six more just in case.

This past week had its ups and downs too. Aunt Edna went back in the hospital, but like I said she is home now and doing better. I went again to watch Emily and this would be her last high school volleyball game. Yes that is correct my youngest niece is a senior. Her team played great but they ended up losing. I hated seeing Em so upset. Don’t know if it was the game or her realizing that she just played her last high school game. I am so proud of that girl. She is a sweetheart. She scored a 30 on her ACT. She is awesome at volleyball. Plus she is such a beautiful, caring and loving kid. (She reminds me so much of Betty Mae) Was looking at her senior pictures and OMG how can you pick just one. Have I told you how proud I am of her?

So Friday arrives and I am at work been there since about six that morning. It is about 9:30 and my phone rings. It is Austin. I ask him what he is doing cause he should be working. Then he proceeds to tell me that he is leaving work cause he just had a guy get killed like 10 feet away from him. I can tell he is upset. I don’t have any idea what to say. I let him talk and just listen. He tries to describe to me what happened and I don’t understand exactly. Somehow this man who was working with Austin, fell and ended up getting crushed and Austin had seen it all. He is telling me he wants to come over later and talk. I told him that I would be there for him no matter what. He never did come over but when I texted him, I found out he was with his girlfriend at church. I was relieved and glad he was there. He said he was doing better. The next day after reading the papers about what had happened I was even more worried. What a horrific thing to experience. I couldn’t even imagine and felt so useless. How could I help my nephew? I didn’t want to force the issue, wanted to give him his time to come to terms, but didn’t want him to keep it all in. I wanted to make sure he knew that I was here if he needed anything, so I sent him a text that morning saying I am here if you need anything. I worried all day about this kid, and then finally I called just to hear his voice and make sure. He sounded good. He had hear from the president of the boilermakers and other co workers that was there also. Monday morning is going to be harder than hell for him to go back there, but it is something that he has to do. So Herbie and Betty Mae watch over Austin Zane for me.

When it comes to Zane and Emma Lie they both hold such a special place in my heart. I watched these two grow into amazing adults. I am so proud of both of them and want to protect them as much as I can. When I see or talk to either one of them, I realize how special these kids are. They have been through so much, and still have great personalities and values. Austin Zane and Emily Marie, Auntie Red loves you both so much and is so proud of both of you.