The Duncan Family: i love to color....

Thursday, July 03, 2008

i love to color....

9 comments:

Anonymous said...: Of Course she does, my great-
grandchild is a budding Rembrandt!
Beautiful and talented!

Lov,
G-Ma Dreyer in Florida; Thursday, July 03, 2008
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: well just wait until you come to our house! we have something new i'm sure you will like!; Thursday, July 03, 2008
Anonymous said...: What a Sweet Pea!
Love,
Pappa Norm; Thursday, July 03, 2008
Brooke and David said...: It was great to finally see you guys again! Charlie has changed so much and is just adorable! I can't wait to come over and play with him and Miss Vera! Maybe we'll see you tomorrow!; Thursday, July 03, 2008
Anonymous said...: So cute...; Friday, July 04, 2008
Berger Family said...: Ellie just loves coloring too! We have her masterpieces all over our fridge.; Friday, July 04, 2008
Unknown said...: Nice modified dynamic tripod crayon grip "V"! Keep it up!; Friday, July 04, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: When you come over Vera, we'll have to color together! Jaycie and I love coloring too!; Friday, July 04, 2008
Anonymous said...: I used to love to color too. Miss V. could possibly be a famous artist one day. She is precious & looks so grown up. Love You!!! Aunt Mindy; Saturday, July 05, 2008

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