The Duncan Family: baby shower for charlie

Saturday, March 29, 2008

baby shower for charlie

My good friends Stephanie and Kim threw us a couples shower today. We got some great gifts for Charlie! We have such great friends, thank you Steph and Kim!

Mr. John enjoys playing with his son Luke, Eli and Vera!

Vera and Eli back together again!

Mommy's Ladies Man!

Daddy's Girl

Getting great gifts!

Big Sister, Little Brother

Yummy cupcake

Miss Kim and Vera

8 comments:

Koontz Family said...: Can't wait to meet your little "ladies man!"; Saturday, March 29, 2008
Monica~ James~ Connor said...: Looks like you got a ton of great stuff!! I love the bib.; Saturday, March 29, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: Wow... that is super nice! Looks like you got some cute stuff!; Sunday, March 30, 2008
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: we all can't wait to meet/see charlie!; Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wally & Leah Hansen said...: How exciting, you are getting so close! Showers are great. What wonderful friends!; Sunday, March 30, 2008
Berger Family said...: Looks like so much fun. Just think he's not even here yet and look at how loved he is. I bet the shower makes it feel even closer to the time when he'll be here.; Monday, March 31, 2008
NesrstaFamily said...: wow! That looks like so much fun. Congrats. Looking forward to meeting little Charlie.; Monday, March 31, 2008
Jess said...: can't wait to meet little Charlie either!!; Friday, April 04, 2008

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