The Duncan Family: black eye

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

black eye

Vera got her 1st black eye....
She slipped off the ottoman and hit the bed frame. It was about a foot fall but she went face first, OUCH.
Here are a few pictures from this week as it has changed colors and shapes.

7 comments:

Ross & Tricia McLain said...: Yikes!; Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ryan, Kim and Caroline said...: Poor baby!; Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Anonymous said...: OUCH!!! Hope she's feeling better:); Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Jason and Carrie said...: Oh my goodness girlie! I hope you are okay! That makes me sad :(; Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: oweee! that looks so painful! poor Vera :(; Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Koontz Family said...: That's a good one, Miss V! Hope you are feeling better.; Wednesday, July 29, 2009
*super dude and super dog* said...: Ouch! That made my eyes water just looking at it. I hope she's feeling better ~ I'm sure she's getting lots of hugs and kisses to help :); Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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