The Duncan Family: vera's new room

Sunday, August 09, 2009

vera's new room

Vera's got a big girl room! New paint, baseboards, steamed carpets, full size bed and bedding!
Grandma Carol, Uncle Ben and I worked hard so we could surprise Daddy with V's new room.

8 comments:

Ray, Jayme, Caeleb, Alaura & Hailey said...: Beautiful!!! You are an awesome decorator!!!!! Vera must love her new room!!!!; Sunday, August 09, 2009
Anonymous said...: Love it...Vera's getting so big!!!; Sunday, August 09, 2009
Koontz Family said...: It looks so good in pictures I can't wait to see it in person!; Sunday, August 09, 2009
Anonymous said...: YEAHH Vera!! How exciting! This is a milestone!

Tricia; Sunday, August 09, 2009
Amy said...: I have that same bedding for Avery - love it! It is so cute!; Monday, August 10, 2009
Anonymous said...: WOW! Beautiful bedroom for a
beautiful little girl (but growing
up way too fast!)

G-Ma Dreyer in Florida; Monday, August 10, 2009
Rains Family said...: Love it!! What a big girl she is!; Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: it looks fabulous nad!; Thursday, August 13, 2009

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