February – I had a birthday in there somewhere and did make a trip to Vegas. I had hoped that the trip away would help, but think I was just running from everything and guess what everything was still here when I got back. Again think I was just going through the motions.
March – Samantha arrived on the 11th. Seeing her the first time, she was so tiny her arm was the size of my index finger. I was shaking so bad. And when I held her for the first time, usually I am scared of babies especially tiny ones, but I heard Betty Mae whisper in my ear and it was so…circle of life. Don’t know how to explain it other than that. Then later that month I watched Renee pass away. That time had Déjà vu moments all around.
April – Spent my time getting acquainted with Samantha or my Turtle as I call her. The really weird thing is that those first few months she only really liked two people and that was her Mom, Candice and me for some reason. I got many panic calls from Kim and would go over to calm Samantha down. Don’t know what it was, but I think I had Betty Mae on my side.
May – This month was tough as hell because of Mothers Day and then we had our first reunion without Dad and Mom and Renee.
June – Another hard month because of Fathers Day and I lost on old friend, Carl, but on the bright side another great niece was born, Anna Belle.
July – The Fourth of July at Ivan’s was fun until Marina caught on fire. Thanks to Uncle Jeremy her burn was not too bad. Damn sparklers!
August – I got through Mom’s birthday with the help of friends and family. I had a party for Kim it was a blast. Then also right around there Gregory’s adoption was finalized. Another Morgan added to our family, really he has been a Morgan since Dec 11, 2007 but now all the I’s were dotted and T’s crossed.
September – It has been 5 years since we lost Dad and then it was also Renee’s birthday. Also my Bird turned 5, now she is a real ray of sunshine for me.
October – I had the bonfire at my house and have dubbed it the unofficial 2nd reunion for this Morgan clan. What a Great time! Plus I found out my little cousin Owen was OK, no tumor in his head. That was some GREAT news.
November – Hell Yeah! Obama won! Time for a change, finally. I lost another dear friend, Olon.
December – On the 11th Gregory turned one. On the 13th it was one year ago that I lost my Mom. On the 14th we celebrated Aunt Edna’s 90th birthday also found out my cousin Donna Joyce had passed away. Christmas at Sharon’s then Friday buzzed up to Keith and Diane’s then on Sunday buzzed down to Charlie and Mary’s. Got to see all my little rays of sunshine and all my family. Plus my cousin Brian came home after 12 years of being gone.
Other bullet points for 2008
Super Bowl - Giants win and end New England’s perfect season and sacking Tommy Boy 5 times. What a catch David Tyree!
Olympics – Mr. Phelps can you count to EIGHT!
My TV Picks
True Blood – Didn’t think I would like this vampire series but boy was I wrong, I am addicted.
Life – Started this last year and just love Charlie Crews and the whole story line.
The L Word – A friend tuned me into this and I didn’t think I would like a show about lesbians. Definitely opened up my eyes to some of her trials that she goes through here in Podunk. Maybe one day people won’t be so judgmental, I mean after all we do have a black president now. I am hooked on this show and the series ends next year, go figure.
Tina Fey as Palin – I don’t care who you are but you know that is f’ing hilarious.
My Music Picks
Saving Abel – This album rocks, there isn’t a song that I don’t like on this album. Had never heard of them until a friend told me about them. New Tattoo and Sailed Away my favs
Kid Rock – Rock and Roll Jesus – Absolutely love this entire album also. Blue Jeans and a Rosary my fav on this one. Get a chance add this to your collection.
Ray LaMontagne – WHO? One of myspace buddies turned me on to this man. Mellow and awesome music. Now I hear his music a lot on soundtracks that I never knew before.
Kaiser Chiefs – Another myspace turn on. Remind me of my 80’s music and me loves my 80’s :)
Sugarland – They never put out a bad album. Love Love Love Lyrics and music. Can’t wait for their next album.
Curtain Calls
Brad Renfro – Loved this kid in The Client, reminded me of River Phoenix and imagine that their lives both ended at a young age.
Heath Ledger – Along with everyone else this blew me away.
Harvey Korman – This man made me laugh so much. I love the Carol Burnett Show. Him and Tim Conway nothing else needs to be said.
George Carlin – 7 Dirty words need I say more, loved his comedy
Estelle Getty –Dad, Mom and I loved the Golden Girls, we laughed so hard at this show. Sophia had the best zingers.
Paul Newman – Cool Hand Luke my fav many good memories of watching this movie with Dad. That Ole Luke Smile up until the very end.
Last Final Thought for 2008 - My Cubbies fell completely apart…WTF
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