Post-Reunion Trip to Lake Tuscaloosa

We so enjoyed staying for an extra day after the reunion to see Mark and Carolyn's new house in Tuscaloosa and playing on the lake with J.T.'s cousins.

Jennifer, Todd, Jen, Russell on her Dad's boat. Fun times!

Uncle Ralph, J.T., Ross (in the water on the raft), Aunt Tant, Chris, Lydia, Todd, Jennifer, and Russell.

Thomas Family Reunion 2009

This was the house that JT's great-grandparents built for themselves and their 11 children near their mill.

Here are two old photos of J.T. at the family reunion when he was 4 years old.

Above: a celebratory cake from that reunion
Below: This year's special 100th anniversary reunion cake

This year, Ross and Lydia sang in the choir (notice the Pa-parazzi , aka Jim Thomas, in the front row of parents). Below: Russell prefers cake to choir duties.

More 2009 Thomas Family Reunion Photos

The Vera and Russell "Uncle Russ" line of the family

Russell swinging in the hot Alabama sun

Gamma Beth thomas helping Russell shuck corn for dinner with Lydia nearby

Jen's 20th High School Reunion in Charleston

Our reunion ended with a party at the Summit. Carol, Brenda, Jack and Becky, Chris



Chris, Jen, Carol, Brenda and Jack (Becky's husband)


David, Jen, J.T., Tom


Brenda, Danny, and Steve (J.T. in background)

Fall Fun

We recently attended my 20th High School reunion in Charleston, WV. It was great to be back home- I always love to chat with old friends!


Here is a photo of me (right) with friends from my Preschool and Grade School (Overbrook Elem.)




We attended a family picnic at The Tennis Club. Lydia (purple sweater) and her new friends surrounded Russell with attention.































My three kids and their cousin Barrett (center of leaf pile) played with my parents in the backyard of my childhood home. Mom and Dad have been there since 1976! And they are still making it better, as Dad just completed the pergola and basement patio ... great place to relax on a summer or fall evening.