The Duncan Family: beautiful day at the park

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

beautiful day at the park

It is fun to watch the kids interact together now that Charlie is getting older!
We had a great time at the park minus a few bumps and bruises!

3 comments:

Ray, Jayme, Caeleb, Alaura & Hailey said...: THey are too cute! Vera's hair is getting so long! It looks great! BUt it looks cute short also! It is fun when they start to interact! My little one is getting so big!!! I have to remind myself everyday we are all done... LOL! We sure do miss you all!; Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Koontz Family said...: Emma said she can't wait to play with Miss V and Charlie! Mommy and Daddy can't wait either!; Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Jason and Carrie said...: Gosh Charlie sure looks old in these pictures!!!; Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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