The Duncan Family: lemon

Monday, May 04, 2009

lemon

I guess all kids must try it! Got to love LEMON FACES!

6 comments:

Brooke and David said...: He's all puckered up!! heh :)

Can't wait to kiss his cute face!; Monday, May 04, 2009
Koontz Family said...: Those are some great shots!; Monday, May 04, 2009
Anonymous said...: Love the lemon face. He is adorable. Looks like they love having grandma Carol around. I enjoyed seeing you guys soooo much. Your kids are beautiful, inside & out. Can't wait to see you in May. Love You!!! Aunt Mindy; Monday, May 04, 2009
Anonymous said...: What an adorable "lemon face" how
cute - golly Vera looks so grown
up - Can't wait to see you all in
a couple of weeks.

Luv,
G-Ma Dreyer in Florida; Monday, May 04, 2009
Monica~ James~ Connor said...: ha ha ha, too funny!; Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Jason and Carrie said...: How cute! Love the picture of Vera and Grandma kissing too :); Wednesday, May 06, 2009

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