The Duncan Family: fort

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

fort

We built our first fort this weekend! Vera loved it but the poor dogs did not. She made them play with her and they just wanted to lounge around.... They probably wonder what life was like before kids too! he he he
I have such found memories of building forts with my brother and I hope soon Vera and Charlie will be doing the same!

2 comments:

Matthew, Eve, Noah, Noelle, and Brooke said...: so cute!! Looks like the dogs were being very good sports about it! It's so nice for them to have doggie playmates :); Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Anonymous said...: Nad, you're Dad built his share of
those in the dining room when he
grew up - ask him about them.
If Miss V gets any cuter I will
have to come to Alabama to steal
her for some lovin'

G-Ma Dreyer in Florida; Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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