The Duncan Family: enjoying the outside

Monday, January 14, 2008

enjoying the outside

Another beautiful weekend down in Alabama! Clay ran with Vera while I walked the dogs and met up at the soccer field to let the dogs run around. As you can tell Vera enjoyed it too!

4 comments:

Berger Family said...: Looks like beautiful weather. Better than Wisconsin.; Monday, January 14, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: Cute video! I love Vera's face when Clay puts her down and she's trying to balance... so cute!; Monday, January 14, 2008
Anonymous said...: Aren't they fun?? How cute. Her face is hysterical. Looks like great weather. Better than here. Cold & snowy. Love You! Aunt Mindy; Monday, January 14, 2008
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: it looks mean but it's fun! and as long as they are having fun it's ok right?!?!; Monday, January 14, 2008

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