The Duncan Family: valentine's day party

Saturday, February 13, 2010

valentine's day party

What a great party at Vera's preschool.
Great Kids, Great School, Great Fun

4 comments:

Aly @ Analyze This said...: Oh My Gosh! Look at Vera's *belted* shirt! Soooo trendy!!! And you, Nadia, look SO pretty! I love your hair curled! Looks like it was a fun day! :D; Saturday, February 13, 2010
Anonymous said...: But, most of all - GREAT kids and
a SUPER Mommy - the babies are
getting so grown up Nadia. They
are absolutely adorable! Love you
all and Happy Valentines Day!
G-Ma Dreyer; Saturday, February 13, 2010
Ray, Jayme, Caeleb, Alaura & Hailey said...: Looks like fun! I love Vera's shirt!!!! Happy Valentine's Day!!!; Saturday, February 13, 2010
Heather said...: I love their Valentine's Day outfits! Too cute!; Monday, February 15, 2010

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