The Mahaffy clan
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From left to right, standing in back: Peter (chemist of international renown), John, Samuel (linguist and multi-talented grant writer) standing in middle: Elizabeth (mother, teacher, hostess), Arlena (the matriarch -- the communicator and the glue that holds the clan together), James (the bug and plant man--and throw in rattle snakes and mountain lions) seated: Mary (nurse extraordinaire, mom, and home-schooler), and Paul (he is a rocket scientist) |
December 2007
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Many of the clan at a slightly belated celebration of Mom's 90th birthday, taken (by David) at Mom and Mary's new home. |
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Mom, a young 90! Picture by David |
Our own clan, December 2005
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Susan, Robert, Sipkje, Mykel, John, David, Diane |
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Andrew, Cassie, Gracie, Gideon, Anneke, Rachel, Mike (picture by Mike) |
December 2007
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Taken at a post-Christmas dinner. 19 (almost 20) visible (plus six grandchildren who live at a distance). Picture by David. |