The Duncan Family: mr. joe and miss jenny

Monday, February 18, 2008

mr. joe and miss jenny

Our friend, Joe is in town for a helicopter course. His wife came down for the long weekend. Joe wanted Jenny to try out our Wii and than we got down with his guitar hero! So much fun!

6 comments:

Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: looks like you are sticking to your resolution.... and more people are visiting you instead!; Monday, February 18, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: You have a Wii!?!? Those things are so fun!; Monday, February 18, 2008
Anonymous said...: You & Clay look great. Looks like you had a great time. Love Ya! Aunt Mindy; Monday, February 18, 2008
Anonymous said...: Looks like you all had a good time.
Nadia and Clay, you guys look great
Can't wait to see you soon

Luv you guys,

G-Ma Dreyer; Monday, February 18, 2008
Anonymous said...: Looks great. How about some pics of Miss Vera with Grandma Carol?
Love,
Pappa Norm; Monday, February 18, 2008
Jess said...: LOVE THE SHIRT!! You look wonderful as usual! Miss having fun with you guys!; Thursday, February 28, 2008

Military Wife

I never wore the uniform, no medals on my chest.
The band, it doesn't play for me, I am not among “the Best.”
I do not march in cadence; I do not rate salute,
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left more people than you've known.
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very few that I've seen grown.
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When you and I stand together as our national anthem plays, I'll fill with reminiscences of how I spent those days.
I'll know the pain and joys again,
I'll know that freedom isn't free,
I'll know I've helped to pay the price –
and that the anthem plays for me.

Elizabeth Soutter Schwarzer
Marine Wife