The Duncan Family: ella's first performance

Monday, November 24, 2008

ella's first performance

Check our my niece Ella's very 1st performance! She is such a natural singer! I AM SO PROUD OF HER! If you like it please go to The Dreyer Family and leave Ella a message!

8 comments:

Brooke and David said...: She has a beautiful voice!!; Monday, November 24, 2008
Anonymous said...: I have such talented grandchildren.
Ella and Vera are two t-totally awesome granddaughters!
Love,
Pappa Norm; Monday, November 24, 2008
Monica~ James~ Connor said...: She is so good!!! I told Kelly when we were there that she should try to get her on the Ellen show.; Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: Adorable! And the Ellen show is a great idea! She's a star!; Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Unknown said...: Love it...she's precious:); Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Anonymous said...: She will deinitely be a star. I just can't get over how good she is. Just like a little Blonde Shirley Temple. So sweet. Love You All!! Aunt Mindy; Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Jess said...: WOW!!! That was amazing! She is just beautiful!; Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Andriot family said...: Ella has a beautiful voice!! she's adorable!; Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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Marine Wife