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February 28, 2019

First Year with Ollie

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This is the cutest, fluffiest feature I’ve posted in a while!!! This is a special post because I’ve had Ollie for a little over a year now and it’s time to share and celebrate the moments we have experienced together! I cannot believe it has been a year already, but I’m so impressed by the pup he is today. He definitely still has the “pup” in him, but I’m noticing him starting to chill out which is a relief to this business woman! 😉

Ollie is full of love so I thought it would be appropriate to share some of the things he loves the most with you all!!!! Get ready for some cuteness!!!!

Ollie loves taking photos!

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Ollie loves Me … I think.

First day home. <3

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Then there are times he doesn’t want to have his photo taken for our Christmas cards.

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He LOVES his Dad.

The first time they met after Alex came back from an African medical mission trip a year ago. <3 Melts my heart!!!!

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Ollie doesn’t just LOVE his Dad… He’s obsessed.

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Whether they are on adventures….

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Or just hanging out… Ollie wants to be wherever his Daddy is.

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Ollie loves his family.

Same hike // March December. HA!

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Ollie loves people!

He is so loved by so many friends of all ages!!!

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When there’s a Bachelor night… He’s also there for the ladies. 😉

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Kisses from Ollie never get old!!!

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He loves his furry friends!

He has besties across the country and in our neighborhood! It’s funny when someone asks me where Ollie is and my response is he’s playing at a friend’s house. HA! Sound like such a mom already!!!

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Ollie loves adventures!!!

Which is why he has the Instagram name of @ollietheadventurepup

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Ollie loves traveling!

Especially if it involves traveling to see his Dad!

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Ollie loves being a homebody too!

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And sleeping.

First Year with Ollie | VA + FL Portrait Photographer

He loved his snuggle buddy.

Until he had explosive diarrhea and had to say goodbye…

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Ollie loves couch time.

GUYS. This was neverrrrr my intention to allow him to be a couch dog!!! Alex and my family had a different opinion so I gave in… 

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Ollie loves walks!

Especially if it’s through Petco and he gets to pick out a new toy. 😉

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We love playing ball outside during the summertime! In Florida, though, he’s OBSESSED with pine cones and will carry them around. HAHA!

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Ollie loves baths and DIRT.

I mean… I would take a clean dog over a dirty dog but I cannot say no a dog who wants to be adventurous!!!

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Ollie loves wine and pizza.

Who wouldn’t want a dog who had an appreciation for wine and pizza?!

(Ollie didn’t really have any wine in case I needed to clarify. ;))

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Ollie loves dressing up!

He’s my bandana pup!!!

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Ollie loves the Holidays!

First Year with Ollie | VA + FL Portrait Photographer

Ollie doesn’t love saying goodbye…

First Year with Ollie | VA + FL Portrait Photographer

My world completely changed a year ago when he came into my life, and now I cannot imagine a life without Ollie. 🙂 He is so loved by many and he loves everyone/anyone. I wouldn’t want it any other way!!! There’s a lot of change coming his way, but I know he will be excited to be with his Dad full-time! I look forward to many more adventures over the years ahead. <3 But in the meantime, we are gearing up for his neutering procedure on Monday … AH! Hopefully, everything will go smoothly with a fast recovery!!!

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