The Duncan Family: surprise party

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

surprise party

We had a surprise party for our friend, Sally! We had a great time and the surprise was a success!

Getting ready for the surprise

A workout shirt for the best instructor ever!

All the YMCA ladies showing their muscles!

7 comments:

Unknown said...: Nad...your hair looks great! You always look so cute!!!; Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Ray, Jayme, Caeleb, Alaura & Hailey said...: Looks like lots of fun! Sally definitely looked surprised!!!!!!! It is funny to see everyone dressed up and not in work out clothes! All of you look great!; Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Brooke and David said...: Man, I missed another fun thing!! David, said the party was fun and succesful!; Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Koontz Family said...: Looks like you guys had a gret time. I miss going to the Y...I miss Sally screaming during spinning...I miss you.; Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Jason and Carrie said...: Looks like fun!; Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Jess said...: looks like lots of fun...never a dull moment with the Duncan's!!!; Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Megan and Kyle said...: So the party went well! I'm glad!! Looks like a blast!; Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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Marine Wife