The Duncan Family: Grandma Carol Kisses

Monday, June 04, 2007

Grandma Carol Kisses

I have arrived in Cincinnati. I dropped Clay off at his SERE course last night and flew into Ohio today. This was Vera's 8th and 9th flight today and she handled it like a pro. Papa Norm picked us up and we headed straight to my Mom's house for dinner and a bath. Here are a few pictures from tonight.

4 comments:

Jason and Carrie said...: Looks like Vera and Grandma Carol were happy to see each other!!!; Monday, June 04, 2007
beth ewing said...: i have to say that i'm so jealous that you get to see your family so much. that is the one thing that i don't like about being in hawaii. my poor family has to watch miller grow up on a blog. enjoy your time with your family.; Monday, June 04, 2007
Anonymous said...: SO GLAD YOUR HERE SAFE. HOPE I GET TO SEE YA.

LOVE AUNT MELODIE

GRANDMA LOOKS SO HAPPY TO SEE VERA.; Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Anonymous said...: We are finally back in the states!!! WoooHooo! Can't wait to see you and Miss Vera on Wednesday! I finished your bows too so I will bring them for you. See Ya!; Tuesday, June 05, 2007

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