These Two
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These two have been getting along wonderfully.
Lily is eight years old now and she is the best dog. She gets a little crazy in the morning when it's time to go outside and wait for the bus (she knows she gets to chase her ball) and anytime she hears the UPS or FedEx trucks approaching (all bark and no bite).
She is gentle and soft and is so happy to have Anna's attention (even when Anna grabs her ears). She's especially happy when Anna drops little tid bits from her high chair or when we take Anna out of the chair and she can check out what's been left behind.
She was great with Simon when he was a baby too.
Just typing that reminded me of this classic layout circa 2002 (hello paper strips). Simon would have been just a month or so older than Anna. I totally laughed as I read the journaling about her being a maniac...she has definitely mellowed over the years.
She is still super loyal. She is the kind of dog you can let out in the front yard and she will not leave (our male dogs always wanted to take off). She's happy to hang out with the family and is always up for an adventure in the car.
Simon is less of a fan of Lily these days. If you notice in the photo above there is a wand pointing at Lily coming down from the top right corner. That would be Simon casting a spell on Lily to get her away from Anna.
Simon's main thing (or at least one of them) with her is that she is a licker. He is not a fan of the licking. He is such a good, protective older brother.
So far Anna doesn't seem to mind one bit (the licking or the protection by the older brother).
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How sweet Ali!!! We recently got a yellow lab. He's 5 months old now and a monster. lol We've started calling him the evilness. We love him of course, but some days I have a love/hate relationship with him. But at least I know one day he'll be more mellow.
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this reminds me of our 22 month old baby and our 7 yr old border collie he too likes to lick, and is SO GENTLE with both our children. they really do put up with a lot, but give so much love back in return!!! he was our "first baby" and is one of the kids....even if he DOES have 2 extra legs and a whole lot more hair/fur!!!
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There is nothing like the unconditional love of a family dog.
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I have a 7 yr old lab that is the same way.
I also have a 1.5 year old rat terrier that is KKKK---razy...but with the kids, an absolute sap...scoots on her belly from half way across the room...
I think some dogs just have a sense of protection toward the children. They'd roll over for a treat at a hats drop but when it comes to the little ones, back off...that's THEIR baby...
Chris
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Cute kids - cute dog - cute layouts!! Thanks for all your creative ideas! Kristi
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Our dog too is great around the kids (ages 1 and 2). She lets them pull her tail, climb on her, and give her too tight hugs (although we unsuccessfully try to discourage all of this). Our Ginger is a golden lab-retriever mix and getting on in years but hopefully she'll be around for much, much more well-deserved affection.
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Hey Ali,
Love the names! We have a two-year old daughter named Anna, and a six-month old bassett hound named Lily. So excited for your class, too!
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Isn't it great to see how our scrapbook style evolves? Love seeing your old layout. It's great that Lily is so gentle to Anna.
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We have a lab cross named Tucker that is a LICKER! It drives us all crazy!!! He is mellowing into a very sweet dog thought. He's great with the kids.
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This totally made me laugh Angela "the evilness."
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Rumor has it, Santa is bringing us a dog this Christmas! Love your pics and sentiments about Lily! Looking forward to growing our family with a new family pet!
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my 7yr old black Lab is a licker too :-)
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Anna is so very cute and you've got to love a good lab!
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aw, what a cute photo! I can't wait for baby Edward to get here!
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We have a black lab named Tank and a Golden named Hollie. Tank loves the kids and is a licker too. I have many pictures of Tank with the Huh? expression that Lily has in your layout with Simon. I have a photo of Tank and my oldest daughter when she was 5 months old. Check it out
http://www.cutestpetcontest.com/view10019960.htm
Compulsive licker is an understatement. Labs are the best. Period. No contest
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LOL, that is hilarious about the spell. totally something my olivia would do :-)
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Love the photos! Fun site.
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I think it's so special when children are raised with pets. Labs are the sweetest dogs. We have a chocolate lab. He can get crazy at times but he has mellowed a lot. He will be four next month. The kids can do anything they want to him and he just rolls over and lets them. : ) We now have a cockapoo also and they are the best of buddies. Cockapoos are another breed that is great with kids. Thanks for the pictures of your beautiful babies ~ the two-legged one and the four-legged one. : )
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
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