The Duncan Family: stelker fun

Monday, August 04, 2008

stelker fun

We had a great weekend! The Stelker family came over to swim and have dinner. So nice having a house full of kids!

5 comments:

Koontz Family said...: I am so jealous! It looks like you guys had a great time. Wish we were there with ya'll :-); Monday, August 04, 2008
Anonymous said...: Wonderful day, beautiful day,
adorable babies and good friends...
God has blessed you!

Luv ya
G-Ma Dreyer in florida; Monday, August 04, 2008
Briana, Oliver and Sophie Stolley said...: OMG I love the kisses! I NEED a pool! How much fun is that!; Monday, August 04, 2008
Anonymous said...: Beautiful babies. Looks like fun. They are just so precious. You are definitely Blessed!!! Love You!! Aunt Mindy; Monday, August 04, 2008
Monica~ James~ Connor said...: I could just pinch Charlie's little rolls!! I love the bigger babies. I was looking at your slides of you as a little girl, and in one of them you look like a blonde Vera!! i think it's the first picture?; Monday, August 04, 2008

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Marine Wife