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Posted on March 1, 2017October 26, 2017 by Laura Lily

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Emily says:

March 3, 2017 at 10:32 pm

Love these pretty pants! These colors look so good paired together!

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Derek Bertelsen says:

March 5, 2017 at 10:53 am

Well done Laura!

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1. Laura Lily says:
  
  March 6, 2017 at 9:55 am
  
  Thanks so much, Derek! Hope you’re well!
  Take care,
  Laura
  
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🐶 Lady enjoyed her first pup cup

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