Puppy Cuzzie En

Cuzzie En wants to grow up just like me! Here she is on all fours trying to emulate me:

She's got some way to go. Keep going, Cuz!

Missy Back!

A little something Missy brought back for me.

Now I can sleep sound.

Missy's Extra: Poor Waverly missed me terribly while I was away. Dad said she was half-hearted at play and Mom said some nights, she slept out in the hall alone waiting for me. When I got home today, she literally jumped up and down in joy, and I suspect, relief. She wanted to be picked up and we cuddled for a good 10 minutes before she was satisfied, settled down and allowed me to bring in my suitcase. Good girl, Waverly. I missed you too, little one.

Of The Winged & Webbed

Finally I get out for a spot of fun and a breath of fresh air after Missy survives another peak period at work. But what do I have to show for it? It seems a certain someone was rather distracted and more interested in pursing a pair of creatures of the winged and webbed persuasion than yours truly!

I get two obligatory shots......

Me

Me

And the rest......

Bird...

Bird...

Duck...

Duck...

DUCK...

DUCK!!!

That's swell, Missy, just swell!

Eleven

You would have been 11, Daisy.

Here's a bouquet of Forget-Me-Nots.

I'll never forget you, Daisy.

Don't ever forget me too, ok?

Oh Daisy, what would I give to see you again?

My St Francis Pet Medal

Last Christmas, Aunt Cel got me a St Francis Pet Medal.

This is what it looks like.

It came with a pretty set of poodle keychains!

There is a prayer at the back of the tag, for me and my friends.

Missy finally got me a chain for the pendant.

Don't I look nice?

I think I look very dignified!

I feel mighty blessed! Not just because I now have a St Francis medal but because I am so loved!

Thanks, Aunt Cel. You really do give the best gifts! I love ya'! Poodle kisses to ya'!

Happy 牛 Year!

Happy Lunar New Year of the Ox!

This has been a pretty good Chinese New Year. Missy decided to take me new year's visiting and bought me a pretty new dress to go with!

Here's me getting ready to go new year's visiting in my new dress

and matching ribbons in my hair.

The second day of Chinese New Year is traditionally when relatives come to visit. I kept busy being a good host to everyone!

Here's me on my black swivel chair meeting

and greeting guests with a great big smile!

Cuzzie En was in great form and was official entertainer for the day. Here's her dancing to 'Honey Honey' from the movie 'Mama Mia':

She received a resounding applause for her performance. Then, woozy from the limelight, and in a burst of spontaneity and affection, she threw herself at me, and offered me a kiss, for being her constant friend and supporter:

And then she got a bit overzealous and tried to keep me all to herself for a bit:

Here's wishing everyone:

新年快乐

(Happiness in the new year)

万事如意

(May your course run smooth)

身体健康

(Good health)

and......

My Chinese New Year special,

Shredded Chicken Fillet and Potatoes with Tangerine!

My ang paos!

.....丰衣足食!

(Plenty to eat! To never be in want of anything.)

Waverly Goes To Chinatown

Since Chinese New Year was around the corner, Grandpapa, Grandmama and Missy decided to hit Chinatown to check out the buys at the bazaars and soak in the festive atmosphere, and lucky me got to tag along!

Because I am so cute and good and as Grandpapa said, probably the only shopping and sightseeing dog in Chinatown, I attracted a great deal of attention with lots of 'Hey look!", "Hey, there's a Poodle!', 'So cuuuute!' and people reaching out to touch me as I negotiated through the crowds.

Here's me in Grandmama's arms:

It was good fun so Missy said maybe we can do it again next year!