The Duncan Family: Pony for Pappa Norm

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Pony for Pappa Norm

My Dad(papa Norm) loves ponytails. Or atleast he always loved mine! So, for you Dad we put a ponytail in Vera's hair. It is growing like a weed....

5 comments:

Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: Yes it IS growing fast!; Saturday, November 10, 2007
Jason and Carrie said...: I love ponytails too! That is too cute!; Sunday, November 11, 2007
Anonymous said...: I can't wait to play with Punkin's pony tail. Does she also want Pappa to buy her a pony?
Love,
Pappa Norm; Sunday, November 11, 2007
Anonymous said...: How cute. I bet pappa Norm will buy her a pony if she wants. Can't wait till Saturday. Love You!! Aunt Mindy; Sunday, November 11, 2007
Jess said...: I can't believe this little stinker can wear ponytails! Makenna is so jealous!; Wednesday, November 14, 2007

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