Freckles' Birthday Party

Freckles' is one of Louie's best friends. It was her 5th birthday celebration yesterday and there was a gathering of all his friends.

Furry pals present at the party were:

Orli - Freckles' younger brother

JJ

May May - JJ's older sister

Paddy and Adel

Louie

But someone was missing from the party and that was.....
ME!!

Grandpa was not happy with my aunt for not bringing me to the party. But I know why I was not allowed to go. I tend to forget that I'm a dog and I prefer socializing with the humans instead. If I'm at such an event, I would demand to be carried at all times. Also I'm allergic to a lot of food; my aunt and mummy felt that it was more cruel for me to watch other dogs eat while I was not allowed to eat.

But I heard that Louie was in an unfriendly mood yesterday. He didn't like it when the other dogs came too near him and my aunt was not too happy with him for being so silly. He sat on my godpa Pat's lap most of the time but kept his eyes on his mummy. He didn't want to swim so my godma Cat carried him to watch the rest of the dogs swim.

My Special Day

It's my Special Day today. My family is celebrating my 4th year with them. On this day, 4 years ago, my mommy held me and told me that my name is Trixie. It was the first time someone hugged me and I felt loved. It was the first day I felt like I belonged somewhere. My aunt remembers the day that Louie and I came into the family and she calls it our 'special day' because she feels that we're God's extra-special present to her and the family.

Hide n Seek

Louie loves playing hide and seek. He's always looking for new places to hide. His latest is behind the door of our room. His favorite is under grandpa's computer table or under the sofa. And if grandma forgets to close the door of her room, he'll be hiding behind her bathroom door. Not a day goes by without grandma or grandpa searching the house for Louie. He will not come when he's called; he'll just hide till he's being found.

Thank you, Godma Cat

Thank you, Godma Cat, for taking such good care of my aunt. You are truly a rare gem. You woke up at 5am to take her and grandma to the doctor and when you know her 'heemoglowbeen' is low, you boiled liver soup for her so that she doesn't feel so tired. She said you're one of the bestest presents God gave her. Louie is a quiet boy and he only knows how to hug hug you to say thank you. I know my mommy feels more at rest in Shanghai knowing that you are also watching over us. I am going to be a good friend like you. I will watch out for Louie like you watch out for my aunt. I'm going to eat all his treats so that he'll be a healthier dog.

Aircon

I thank God for airconditioning. It has been so hot these days I am just so thankful that I can sleep in the aircon room.

Sleepcercise

Louie touches his toes as he sleeps. He's doing his sleepcercise.

My worried look

With my fur growing long, I have this perpetual worried look on my face. My aunt is going to bring us to be groomed next week.

Photography

Grandpa loves the camera and he passed his love of photography to my aunt. Grandpa will go for walks with his friends to the Botanic Gardens or Bird Park and as they walk, they'll take pictures. I love the camera too, especially if there's a piece of lamb lung in the hands that is holding the camera.

Who says I'm the only indecent sleeper?

tsk tsk tsk...... Louie....

Happy National Day with love...

Keeping house

We went to clean my parents' house today. The house where I lived before coming to live with my grandparents and aunt. It felt good to be back but my parents and brother are not there.

We're waiting for my godpa and godma to catch cockroaches in the kitchen. My aunt is terrified of cockroaches and thank God godpa and godma came to the rescue.

PEEK-A-BOO. I'm having fun playing in my brother's room. This is the steps leading up to his bed.

My Sweet Memories

When I was a puppy, no one would adopt me because nobody thought I was cute. At 6 months, all the other puppies were adopted and I was left behind. The shopkeeper was going to send me to the farm to be a 'breeding machine' when my mommy and aunt saw me. They fell in love with me and they thought I was adorable. My mommy was horrified to think of me being in a farm and after seeing her lose sleep over me, my daddy said that they should adopt me. My aunt then told my mommy that I will be her gift to mommy for being a good sister.

This is one of the first pictures of me. See how happy I was to finally be with a family that love me. Louie seems overjoyed to have a playmate.

Mommy gave me my very first haircut. It took her 3 hours to achieve this look. It wasn't professionally done, but it was all love. My aunt said that she thought I was very cute with this hair cut. The following are pictures of my very first outing.

I can't believe how blessed I am to find such a loving home. I thank God every day.

Comics

I don't feel very well today, I miss my Mommy and I'm embarrassed it took me a day to realize that she has gone back. My Aunt is reading the comics that she bought on Monday when she took my brother to Borders. She loves comics like Peanuts, Asterix, Red and Rover, Marmaduke, Rose is Rose and For Better or For Worse. She collects these titles and she'll lovingly wrap them in plastic so as to keep them in the best condition. My brother's favorite comic is Pearls Before Swine.

I want my Momma....

My Mommy and brother have gone back to Shanghai and I'm missing them. My grandpa showered me with lots of attention today but it's different from Mommy's hugs.

Dear Maple....

Dear Maple,

I met your Mommy and I didn't steal her heart because I know her heart belongs to you. She talks about you and I know she misses you. She's very lovely and I hope that one day we can meet to play.

Love
Trixie

Dear Maple,

Your Momma is cool and I like her very much. I hope to go to Shangai with my Momma some day to play with you. I can't remember ever being on a plane but my Momma said that I came from Australia to Singapore on a plane when I was a baby. Anyway, she said that she's not comfortable unless I sit next to her on the plane. Take care, Maple, enjoy being loved by your Momma.
Love - Louie

Our Crocs

My Aunt loves her Crocs and Louie and I love our crocs too. Maple's Mommy gave us little chew crocs and we love it. She's a very cool lady and we like her very much. Maple should be happy to be reconciled with her Mommy soon.

Our special day

Today, we met Maple's Mommy and some of my Mommy's friends. We had a super duper day starting with a walk at the Botanic Gardens followed by lunch at a cool pet restaurant called Urban Pooch. Louie and I enjoyed ourselves so much we were zonked out for the rest of the day. Here are some pictures of our happy day.

Funny birds that don't fly at the Botanic Gardens


Me and my Momma


Louie checking out new friends at Urban Pooch


I didn't know that socializing can be so tiring.


Louie and I shared this delicious lamb meatballs


My Aunt's Garlicky Chicken - wish I could eat that

A very happy Louie and ME!!

Happy bath time

We were most happy to take a bath today because my aunt said that she has a surprise for us tomorrow. We heard her and Mommy talking about an outing so we were more than happy to cooperate.

Daddy's favorite food

My Daddy has gone back to Shanghai and it was so hard saying goodbye to him this morning. I cried a little but my brother walked past me with a piece of bread and I was distracted. We had a little party for Daddy last night and we had crabs and durians. Both are my Daddy and Mommy's favorite food. I wanted to try some but was not allowed.

Spending time with my brother

My brother and I watched TV together today. My brother loves me. See how he puts his arms on my back? I love my big brother.