The Duncan Family: Rocking Chair

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Rocking Chair

We stopped at Cracker Barrell (Clay's Favorite) on the way home from Fort Campbell. They have small rocking chairs now and Vera loved it! Check out the video. Yes, that is Vera rocking herself....

3 comments:

Jason and Carrie said...: Very cute... so did you buy it for her?!?!; Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Anonymous said...: You have your work cut out for you when that Sweet Pea starts walking.
She looks like she wants a little brother???
Love,
Pappa Norm; Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Anonymous said...: How cute is that??? I think Pappa Norm is right. Vera wants a little brother or sister to play with. She is so precious. Love Aunt Mindy; Tuesday, September 18, 2007

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