The Duncan Family: presents

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

presents

Vera and Grandma Carol are enjoying all the awesome presents she got for her birthday!

5 comments:

Unknown said...: Looks like she has enought toys to keep herself busy for a few days at least!!!!; Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Anonymous said...: How unbelievably cute!!! Nadia,
did Vera get our present in the
mail - she should have gotten it
about a week ago? Can't wait until
we see the kiddo's again!

Luv,
G-Ma Dreyer in Florida; Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: dress up is SO fun!; Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Jason and Carrie said...: So much fun! Looks like she cashed in with some great gifts! She's too cute!; Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wally & Leah Hansen said...: How fun! I love the dress up clothes and the picture of her with that umbrella is precious.; Thursday, November 20, 2008

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