The Duncan Family: Southern Charm

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Southern Charm

We can tell we are down in the south. All the ladies have nice southern charm. When Clay and I were shopping this week with Vera all the ladies would comment on how beautiful she was and instead of telling us she is a chunky girl they would call her healthy. We laughed so hard! I love my beautiful "healthy" baby girl!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL. SUCH A HEALTHY HAPPY LITTLE GIRL.

LOVE YOU GUYS
LOVE AUNT MELODIE; Friday, April 20, 2007
Anonymous said...: Hey Guys! So glad you are settled. Nadia, I had no doubt of your amazing abilities to make a house a home. Vera is beautiful. I just love her. Gotta Love that Southern Charm. Those ladies are right she is a healthy little booger. Love You All! Aunt Mindy; Saturday, April 21, 2007

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