The Duncan Family: Happy Turkey Day

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Happy Turkey Day

This is Vera's 2nd Thanksgiving but I could not resist this outfit! Not only did Vera eat some yummy turkey, dressing and mash potatoes but she officially started walking. She has been taking lots of steps but tonight was the first time she went from one object to the next all by herself. GO VERA!!!

Vera's God Father, Chris came up from St. Petersburg for Thanksgiving. He got her an Elmo phone and she loves it!

3 comments:

Jason and Carrie said...: Such a cute outfit... good taste Vera!; Thursday, November 22, 2007
Anonymous said...: Looks like Hindu is smitten.
Vera gets another! She's irresistable!
Let's see some video of Punkin Duncan walking.
Love,
Pappa Norm; Friday, November 23, 2007
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph said...: Love the outfit! ADORABLE; Friday, November 23, 2007

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