Well almost wordless . . .
The Chapple~Smith Family Dinner my brothers and I hosted on 2 December 2012 was a HUGE success! It was wonderful seeing cousins (along with their adult children who have children of their own) I had not seen in many years. But what made this afternoon such a special one for all the descendants was spending time with their oldest “living” Chapple ~ Smith family member — my Mom, Carrie Chapple Taylor! So below are a few photos of mom –who celebrated her 84th birthday this past October– with family members who arrived early for our dinner event!
Mom with her oldest great-granddaughter, which happens to be my “mini-me” (Bowie Family)!
Mom with another one of her beautiful great-granddaughters (McLemore Family)!
Mom with her great-nephew, Bernard, and great-niece, LaJuana (Armstrong & Jean Families)
The Armstrong and Jean Families
Mom with her nephew, Ralph and niece, Bettye (Marshall Family)
Claiming Kin Genealogy 
Looks like it was a wonderful day, spending time with our
elders are so enriching on both ends.
Your mom looks so proud and loved by her flock. Great family pictures.
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Hi Shelley! It was indeed a wonderful family event. Mom was all smiles all afternoon and seeing her youngest great-great grandchildren all happy, healthy, and running around making mischief, as little ones under the age of 5 can, brought her the greatest joy of all!
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Liv, I have nominated you for a Wonderful Team Member Readership Award. Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/UXG7Yc
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Mariann, you have made my day with that nomination and award. Thank you so much!
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Happy 2nd Blogiversary! Keep up the good work!
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Thanks Cheri for joining the celebration here today. I truly appreciate you!
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Thanks Grant for sending the link to your website so that I can surf in for a visit with you too!
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Happy 2nd Blogiversary! I’ve been on Geneabloggers for just over three months. I think it is a great blogging community.
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Grant THANK YOU so much for stopping by and being apart of my celebration day. Oh, Geneabloggers is the best and it is so good that you’ve joined us. Happy New Year to you and yours!
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I see according to Geneabloggers, today is your 2nd year anniversary since you’ve been blogging. Happy Blogiversary.
Regards, Jim
Hidden Genealogy Nuggets
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Thank you Jim for stopping by and for the well wishes on my special day. Happy New Year to you and yours today and beyond!
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You made the ancestors do their own happy dance! What a great event and those pictures will be priceless for future generations. I can imagine how you felt–this is why we do this research. Have a wonderful holiday season!
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Robyn I believe our ancestors were engaged in a happy dance like we’ve never seen – LOL! This was truly a great day spent with family that I won’t ever forget. And you’re so right . . . this is exactly why we do this research. You and yours have a blessed Kwanzaa and Happy New Year too!
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