The Duncan Family: charlie is so big

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

charlie is so big

Grandma Carol has taught Charlie "SO BIG". He is such a smart boy! Check out the cute clip and listen to Vera and Alaura in the background!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: He is so adorable. He is always so happy. What a cutie. Love You!! Aunt Mindy; Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Briana, Oliver and Sophie Stolley said...: Cute! I'm gonna teach Sophie!; Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Ryan, Kim and Caroline said...: Everybody is indeed "SO BIG"! =) Miss y'all!; Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Anonymous said...: Gollly, what a happy baby and what
a cute little toddler! Luv them
to pieces.
Luv you ALL G-Ma Dreyer in Fl.; Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Wally & Leah Hansen said...: SO sweet!; Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: aw that's cute!! i loved doing that with kylie too!; Wednesday, March 04, 2009

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