The Duncan Family: swimming fun

Friday, August 01, 2008

swimming fun

I searched high and low for V's new floaty and I am so glad I did. She loves to swim and especially with Daddy!

5 comments:

beth ewing said...: i'm so glad you found one and that she still loves it.; Friday, August 01, 2008
The Steward Family said...: I love hearing kids belly laugh and Vera has a great one! How fun to have a pool in your backyard!

Jennifer; Friday, August 01, 2008
Monica~ James~ Connor said...: I love her little laugh!! Connor wwas laughing along with her. That pool has to be great in all of the Alabama humidity.; Friday, August 01, 2008
Ross & Tricia McLain said...: That is some SERIOUS belly laughing. I Love it!; Friday, August 01, 2008
Anonymous said...: What fun - just listening to her
laugh is worth everything!

Luv,
G-Ma Dreyer in Florida; Sunday, August 03, 2008

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