The Duncan Family: rains family

Sunday, February 17, 2008

rains family

We had a great time with the Rains family this weekend. Here are a few photos of our girls together!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: Looks like you guys had a great time. Especially the girls. It's nice that you keep in touch. Those 2 little girls are adorable. Miss Vera looks so grown up. Love You!! Aunt Mindy; Sunday, February 17, 2008
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: It's nice when people visit! I'm sure they had a blast together; Sunday, February 17, 2008
Rains Family said...: What great pictures, but we had such cute subjects (hehe). Thanks again, we had a blast!!; Sunday, February 17, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: Two very cute girls!; Sunday, February 17, 2008

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