The Duncan Family: love this laugh....

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

love this laugh....

8 comments:

Berger Family said...: I love the laugh too. I can't believe how tall she looks. She's really becoming a big girl and not a baby anymore!; Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: You are so funny Mommy! Love her dimple!; Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Anonymous said...: I could listen to her laugh all
day - and how great that Daddy
can swim with Vera now. The
house looks like it is going to be
great - what an improvement.

Luv you ALL

G-Ma Dreyer in Florida; Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Anonymous said...: Precious...; Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Anonymous said...: How sweet. Music to my ears. She is precious. Love You!! Aunt Mindy; Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Ray, Jayme, Caeleb, Alaura & Hailey said...: That is too cute!; Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Aliaga Family said...: Oh my gosh that is so funny! Congrats on the new house with the new pool!!! Maddie and I are jealous!; Thursday, May 22, 2008
Unknown said...: Way to go Vera!, now you have the same vertical leap as your dad!; Friday, May 23, 2008

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