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    • Oct 30, 2012

    by Layla

    Puppy Love

    We’re surrounded by some really sweet neighbors here in the new ‘hood.

    Looks like Max has already found his favorite.

    Note: I feel like I should probably mention that Abbie belongs to our next door neighbors, Scott and Tammy. We asked for their permission before we brought her inside (via text message), and Max was very happy they said yes.

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    122 Responses to Puppy Love

    1. susan says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:08 pm

      HILARIOUS!

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    3. Kathryn says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      You guys are funny! You’re going to make great parents…you even have the “mommy means business” look mastered!

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    4. Stacey in Michigan says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:16 pm

      That is adorable!

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    5. caroline says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:16 pm

      o.m.g.

      filippin adorable! love the photos of you and mini captions! i pictured max pleading before i even jumped over to the page. i wish our dog was docile enough to have play mates– thats something we need to work on!

      keep up the good parenting ;]

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    6. Shauna says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      What a fun community to have! She looks sweet. Your porch is also weathered to a perfect chippy texture…you should take pictures (to use as backgrounds in graphic design stuff, you know what I mean?) before you re-do them.

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    7. Gretchen says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      Awwww! My daughter loved it!

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    8. Liz VanKirk says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      Their soooo cute! We have a dog named Abby as well. I’m sure Max is going to love his new neighbor! Doggy love?

      On another note did you get your hair cut shorter? Looks cute.

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    9. Tina says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:24 pm

      Love your hair, Layla!
      Good to see images of a happy, peaceful, home-sweet-home during this tragic storm aftermath.

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    10. Richella @ Imparting Grace says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:24 pm

      This post made me say “Ohhhhh” out loud! Sitting right here in my kitchen, all alone, I’m smiling at your Max and his new friend. :)

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    11. Crissy says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      Such a cute post, I love that Max already has a new friend. :)

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    12. Juliet says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      This is adorable!

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    13. Courtenay says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:27 pm

      Ha! That’s just pretty much the best thing ever!

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    14. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      Ohhhhhhhhhhhh! So cute! I love when the puppies make friends. My best friend Kami decided she wanted to have a birthday party for her dog last night. I’ll be honest, at first I thought it was a really ridiculous idea. but she had 8 dogs in her house all at once, eating dog-friendly cupcakes. It turned out to be way fun!

      Max is a sweetheart.

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    15. Evan G. Cooper says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:30 pm

      This cracks me up! Love Tammy, btw!

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    17. Susan @ Afford Your Passions says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      Love it!!!!

      Our dogs (a 3 year old German Shepherd, and a one year old mixed-breed dog) love to “visit” with our neighbor’s dog (a cocker spaniel) at the back fence :)

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    18. Heidi @browneyedgirlygirl says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      Positively adoarable!! Doggies need friends too! What fabulous actors by the way…I smell an Oscar!

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    19. teri says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:36 pm

      I love it, so sweet!

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    20. Rondell says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:36 pm

      That is so cute!

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    21. Jenna says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      Oh my gosh, adorable!

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    23. Taylor Kee says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:38 pm

      haha!! This post is funny and so cute! I love it!

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    24. Mary says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      hahahahaha! so cute!
      just wait until you have kiddos doing the very same thing! :)

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    25. Amy says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:40 pm

      Too CUTE!!!! I heart.

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    26. Sherri says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:41 pm

      That is toooooo cute!!!!

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    27. Nelson's Mama says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:43 pm

      I love this :)

      We share an invisible fence with our neighbors (we have one shih tzu, they have two), the “boys” have free access to both houses and it’s SO much fun. I love having my sweet dog and two “auxiliary” dogs!

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    28. Laurie-Jean says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      You always brighten my day! You and Kevin are so creative and generous in sharing of yourselves.Thanks.

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    29. Rose Eliff says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:46 pm

      Loved the way you told this story! And you have the perfect “go ask your dad” face – haha!

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    30. meghan says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:53 pm

      Aaaawwww…cute!

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    31. Gena says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 1:54 pm

      So Cute!!! Is Max a Chihuahua or a Min Pin? Or something else? I have a Chihuahua and Max’s expressions remind me of her sometimes. Darling post!

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    32. Claudia says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      OMG, that was so fricking cute!!! Our (cat) boys also have friends that come over, but they pee on the door, which makes our boys pee on the inside of the door. Maybe they’re more like frenemies, then :D

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    33. Lelsey says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      Too cute!

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    34. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      That is the cutest post ever!! Max and his new lady love!

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    35. Karla@{TheClassyWoman} says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:05 pm

      So cute! Love these pictures and so glad max has a new friend. ;)

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    36. Rhonda says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Cute post and cute haircut!!

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    37. Karen Davis says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:07 pm

      Soo Cute! The “kids” I mean dogs, and Ya’ll! Karen

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    38. karen says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      Aww, I love this post! : )

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    39. Heather says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:33 pm

      Finding out there is a really great playmate just next door who will be your new best friend makes a move so worthwhile, no matter what your species apparently. What fantastic pix with perfect captions! I’m Smiling-Big-Time and cuddling my pets.

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    40. Kelly @ thelilypadcottage says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      So funny! Totally cheered my day :)

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    41. Heidi @ Decor & More says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:38 pm

      That is too stinking cute… and shades of things to come! ;-) . Thanks for my “happy” today, Layla!
      xo Heidi

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    42. Mary McDaniel says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:39 pm

      This. is. hilarious.

      We have a gigantasourous golden retriever, about to turn one year old, and he’s like Max with every dog he meets! {Imagine Dug, from UP, and you have pictured our puppy grub}

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    43. Abby says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:40 pm

      Sooo cute! Crazy that many people name their dogs Abby, Abbie, or however they want to spell it. I’m not sure I understand it- I can deal with it.

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    44. Kelly says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 2:48 pm

      Hurry, get another paint brush. Thats an extra set of hands…or paws! :)

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    45. Maria says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:00 pm

      OMG… how sweet! Love it :)

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    46. Katie says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      So cute! We have three neighborhood dogs that come and have play dates with our dog in our yard almost every day.

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    47. Laurie says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      That is too cute….

      Our dachshund, Oscar, tends to have the same excitement when any of his friends walk by the house… Adorable that Max’s friends can come in and play.

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    48. Lauren Regan says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      awww, how sweet ! I noticed you got your haircut, it looks so pretty !

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    49. Louise says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      You two are so cute! Adorable!

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    52. jude says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Max is looking a little possessive of his human. Esp his human’s lap. :)

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    53. Lisa says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:33 pm

      Cute dog pictures. Looks like you are ALL making friends.

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    54. Colleen says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:35 pm

      ahhh everyone needs a friend! so cute!

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    55. Megan says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      I love this! Ahh, it’s just too cute! Doggy play dates. My neighbors aren’t anything special and I definitely don’t have their numbers, plus their dog had fleas and passed them to our dogs through a chain link fence. Talk about annoying!

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    56. Erica Hyatt says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      So stinkn’ cute!!!

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    57. Dawn says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      Awesome! I love doggie playdates! Our boxers get to have a fellow boxer come over for one week of every month!

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    58. Michelle H. says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 4:04 pm

      Now that’s what I call Hospitality!

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    59. Katy @ Lolly Linens says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      You guys are so funny! Thanks for the laugh – I’m a canine mom (couldn’t have kids) and sure appreciate the way your animals are your babies, I can relate that’s for sure!
      Love yall!

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    60. Rae says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      OMGosh how cute are they!!! Puppies in the future maybe?

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    61. Vicki V says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      Abbie looks just like my dog, Jazz! Love your imagination!

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    62. Judi says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 4:26 pm

      Gah! This is the cutest….and you are gonna make a great mom! That is exactly what I do…..say no..no.. no..no… realize that I could say yes, then send them to dad….who of course will say yes…HAHAHA Parenting 101 ;)

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    63. Claire @ The Rustic Pig says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 4:49 pm

      Such a cute post!!! LOVE it!!!!!

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    64. Ter'e Crow Lindsay says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      Do you have special voices for your animals? LOL! We do. Periodically, we have to wash Charley’s mouth out with soap! LOL

      Looks like your hair is back to being blonder. Love it!

      Darling post…………looks like you are lovin the new ‘hood!!!!!

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    65. Debbie says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 4:57 pm

      See what happens when you say “go ask dad?” lol. love the post!

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    66. Molly says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:05 pm

      SO cute!!! thanks for sharing!

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    67. Donna Doble Brown says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      OMG …. Layla just the laugh I needed after a day filled with hurricane stuff! We were one of the lucky ones to only have lost the house Internet but now that means my husband can’t work! May be another storm INSIDE our house! Love the look on your face and Max’s …. Priceless!
      Stay well and keep these wonderful posts coming! XO

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    68. Virginia says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:13 pm

      How sweet!!! I love the way you tell the story with your great pictures. And Mom, how could you look at Max and say no? LOL You know Dad always gives in anyway.

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    69. di says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      That has just made my day

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    70. Barb @ Grits and Glamour says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      You guys are totally hilarious. Hope you don’t mind if I share this post on my FB page. :) Totally made me smile, even though I am a cat lover. haha

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    71. Karen says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:51 pm

      Abbie looks just like my Jackson! That was a hilarious post! P.S. love your haircut!

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    72. Kelley says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:51 pm

      What breed is Max? I love him.

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    73. Lindsey says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      That is so super cute. You could do a book! :)

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      • Layla says:
        Oct 30, 2012 at 6:08 pm

        I want to do a book! #shhhh ;-)

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        • Julie B. [Holland] says:
          Oct 31, 2012 at 5:22 am

          I really think you should write too! I’ve thought that since I started to read you blog a few years now. I started to read your blog when you though you might do another blog The Olive Letter? Was that it? Looks like the pets are really loving their new home too! Loving all the pictures you share with us Layla . :)

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    74. Paulina J! says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 5:58 pm

      I was having a terrible day until I saw this! I think Max was really saying this in doggie speak :)

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    75. Cheryl says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      That is the cutest thing EVER!

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    76. Jan says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 6:18 pm

      LOL!!! That is so funny and just so cute!!!

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    77. Lisa W. says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 6:19 pm

      Max is adorable….nice neighbors. the best kind:)

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    78. KatyO says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      I love it!! I’m glad to see someone else carries on conversations with their pets….and refers to themselves as “mom” and “dad” in regards to the pets!! :)

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    79. Donna Lohr says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 6:36 pm

      I was wondering how Max was settling in to the new house and ‘hood. Now my heart rests easy!

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    80. Joy says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      So darn cute!

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    81. Sharon says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Awww! So sweet.

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    82. Barbara says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Quite possibly the most precious post I’ve ever read!

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    83. Danielle says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 7:31 pm

      Such a sweet post. Love it. x

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    84. Jan G. says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 7:42 pm

      You’re killing me… and you and the dogs are pretty good actors!

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    85. Lori says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      So cute ~ my little Molly also has a boyfriend next door named Milo ~ they have so much fun together!

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    86. susie says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 8:43 pm

      Too cute!!! Loved the bubble messages.

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    87. ReneeM says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 9:43 pm

      That is so sweet:) Glad Max has found a friend.

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    88. Jackie Long says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 10:28 pm

      You made my day! Thanks!

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    89. Sharon says:
      Oct 30, 2012 at 11:44 pm

      Oh my goodness! How can you say no to that face? I’ll bet Max gets his way (and spoiled) all the time just be begging with those big brown eyes. It’s so nice that he has a next door neighbour that he can play with.

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    91. Kimberly Russell says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 6:13 am

      Too Freaking Cute!

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    92. Janet says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 6:17 am

      This so cute, could they become the next “new item” on the block?

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    93. Nicole says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 6:44 am

      Lovin’ the new hair style! Had to look twice to be sure it was you….new look for your new home! My compliments to your stylist!

      I had a feeling Kevin was going to be the “softie” …which is a good thing for a Daddy!

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    94. Culpepper says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 7:33 am

      Adorable. We have a Max in our life too (his name is Walter). Don’t you just love their sweet little eyes? Great post, Layla, BTW, your hair looks great!

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    95. Raquel says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 8:45 am

      Just wanted to say thank you for putting a big smile on my face this morning. I simply enjoyed this post. So cute. You have to do a series…lol.

      Hugs.
      Raquel

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    96. moesha in mn says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 8:52 am

      I really like your haircut! And the dogs are pretty cute too.

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    97. Holly S says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 9:34 am

      Love it!

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    98. Beverly says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 9:36 am

      I literally LOL with this post! The “dads” are always the ones giving in, aren’t they?

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    99. Tina K says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 11:15 am

      You guys are so cute. Glad Max has a play buddy. She’s a cutie….hope she’s been spayed. LOL!

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    101. Jeannie says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 12:12 pm

      Cute! Love the neighborhood and Love your haircut!

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    102. Jody says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      Laughed out loud at this post :) The photos of Max and Abbie are priceless! Thanks for sharing!

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    103. tanya says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      We have 2 pup sister’s named Kizzie and Molly who come visit our furbaby often. Dog visits are so enjoyable! All that wagging can’t help but make one cheerful.

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    104. cindy barganier says:
      Oct 31, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      OK, that may be the cutest post ever. I see a Maxie and Abbie book in the making. But little brownie ( what’s his name?) will feel left out , then he’ll come to my door and I will have to say, “no,no.”

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    105. Amy Blake says:
      Nov 1, 2012 at 9:53 am

      In the words of my 11 year old daughter…sooooo adorbs!!!

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    106. teresa says:
      Nov 1, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      This is so precious!
      Years ago we had a darling pug, Noah. Our next door neighbor had a beautiful Pom named, Princess. She would come over and bounce against the door wanting Noah to come out and play. They were best friends!

      Max and Abbie will have so many good times together!

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    107. Reenie says:
      Nov 2, 2012 at 12:35 pm

      What a cute post :)

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    108. Becky in SC says:
      Nov 2, 2012 at 1:54 pm

      This is about the cutest/sweetest post I’ve EVER seen!!
      ♥ Becky in SC ♥

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    109. Fi says:
      Nov 2, 2012 at 3:22 pm

      This kills me. I love puppy friends. Ah!!!

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    110. Geri says:
      Nov 2, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      Layla, love your new do. Very beauteous.

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    111. Jessica says:
      Nov 4, 2012 at 7:41 pm

      I have been reading the exciting news about you adopting a child (CONGRATS!!)

      Did you adopt your dog? I love my precious chihuahua (that looks like yours!) that I adopted from a rescue in my hometown and hope you also went to a shelter or rescue to save a life!

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    112. Asher & Zephan (aka A to Z) says:
      Nov 8, 2012 at 3:38 pm

      Hi Miss Layla,
      This is Asher & Zephan and our mom is typing as we talk. We liked the story about Max. We want to know if Max is getting married? Thanks for sharing the story. Max is cute. Our favorite picture was the big picture of Max’s face. We want to know if you can actually understand what Max is saying.

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      • Layla says:
        Nov 9, 2012 at 8:14 am

        Hi Asher and Zephan! :-D
        I’m SO happy to see a comment from you today!
        We’re not sure if Max is going to ask Abbie to marry him or not, but we will keep you posted for sure. ;-)
        I can usually understand what Max is saying by the way he looks at me, and by the noises he makes and the way he turns his head. Can you do that with your doggie, too?

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    113. cristin says:
      Nov 15, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      AWWW! This is so cute!! Really made me smile! Love the pictures and message bubbles! LOL! SO ADORABLE!!

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