weekend at sams

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These pics are old. For some reason this blog post didn't get published. I realized it was because I think I was waiting for a picture of Brock with Sam that mom has. I'll see if I can get it. In the meantime, take a stroll down memory lane to see Brock with a walrus and mom and dad dancing on their future grave. Minus a Miracle Whip jar and a beer funnel that dad insists will be conclusive additions. I forget what the jar was for, tips? Maybe just respect for the spread.



Oh the fine print on the stone chokes me up, "Love can set you free".

Jeeze look at that hunk of baby. That is my grandma and grandpa's grave. I never got to meet my grandfather, but I am told he was truly legendary in his time. Hired the first black teacher during his tenure as superintendent, went on a number of missions to Pakistan, and was just a true giver to the community. Hopefully some of him turned up in me and Brock!

Joshua Thomas was the first Thomas to settle in the area. What area? Oregon Illinois! That's where we are in these pics by the way. Same place we go to for the Thomas family reunion each year. 

And who was Sam? My amazing great uncle. Sam was always a positive force, he worked in the old folks home at 80 taking care of others. He was a lot of fun, passed away two years ago I think. Man this post is old.

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