Mum's latest hobby

My mum's taken up a new hobby and been busy with it in the last 2 weeks. I only found out lately that Fu Fu and Baby's mum are also into the same hobby.. ie. making jewellery !! Anyway I have promised Baby that I'd share with her some of the pieces that mum made (please, please don't laugh.. she is only at the 'beginner's stage' and can only do the real easy stuff.)

Mum got drawn into this because Dad's sister, Auntie Jean, is a real pro at it.. She actually conducts classes to teach people how to make these jewellery, so mum's picked up a thing or two from her. Mum also found out that this is becoming a very expensive hobby as the stones, crystals and beads can cost a lot! (Uh oh... I hope this does not mean that she has to cut down on my treats and toys budget!)

This is made by Auntie Jean for mum and dad's wedding in Sep last year.

I hope this hobby will be here to stay for at least a while because mum can be like a whirlwind sometimes and goes through 'phases' as she has little patience. I do remember a time when she was into cross stitch (but if my memory didn't fail me, she did not even complete ONE piece.. grandmama had to complete it for her..).. *snigger*..

** Baby, I will try to take some pics. of the earrings she made and show them to you. Let me know if you like any of them and I will sneak it out for you (but then again, I think the ones made by your mum is waaaay nicer.. ooopps, don't tell mum I said that! **

Baby Huskee (Part 3) - Final Installment *sob*

This is the final installment of my baby pics. cos Mum said it brings back too many memories looking at the pics. and they make her sad... She's sad cos she is reminded of how good those times were and now that I am 7 yrs old, she is worried abt how long we can be together.

Mum read this from Fei's blog and it was so apt and touched her so much she's decided to share it with those who haven't seen it (Eve, I hope you don't mind!!)): “I only need my dog to be healthy and happy; I don’t need him to be perfect or beautiful or so well-behaved. I like him being moody and have his own personality. I like him as he is. I only need him to be healthy and happy. I like him as he is. ” (mum: I found this so meaningful and it describes exactly how I feel towards Huskee..)

Ooppsss.. Got to go. I've got an appointment with the vet for my annual check-up and vaccinations (Ewww...I hate those needles!).. anyway, hope that everything turns out well.. *crosses paws**

My Talented Friend - Fu Fu

The Maid came home the other day singing praises of Fu Fu and she was admiring something she was holding in her hand. Naturally I had to check-out what she was holding (being the busybody that I am!!) and found out that she had received a gift from my friend Fu Fu!! (Not only is Fu Fu my very good friend, he is also my future 'brother-in-law' cos he is dating both my hamster sisters.)

Here's Fu Fu's masterpiece... It must have taken him a lot of time and effort to string all those beads together with his tiny paws. No wonder the hoomans were so impressed with him! He's further cemented his position in my family as the future son-in-law.. Welcome to the family Fu Fu!!

** On a side note, does anyone think I'd look good with one anklet on each of my paws or is that a 'girlie' thing? **

Baby Huskee (Part 2)

Thanks to all my friends for their kind and lovely comments about my puppy pics.. Mum said that all those praises would make my head swell and she'd have to pop it with a pin *Ouch*...that sure sounds painful!!

Bringing out all those pics made mum (and I) reminisce about the earlier days of our 'relationship' and about the times we spent in Australia.. Gone were the days when I was still a cute 2kg pup, and gone were those days when mum was still slim and when dad had a lot more hair.. (Ooops.. I shouldn't have said thaht, should I?? I think I might get in serious trouble for making that statement.. those over-sensitive hoomans!)

Mum and dad were embarassed to show how they looked like 7 years ago, hence I 'chopped' off their heads..

This is mum's fav shot of me.. she's got a big one in the living room next to her weddng pics..

These were taken in one of the parks in North Melbourne (I can't remember the name now)

Mum's putting together the pics for the 3rd (and final) instalment of my puppy pics. (she said that everyone will get sick of me if I don't stop.. Hey, what's she talking about! How can anyone get sick of that cute puppy-face?? Huh huh huh??..)

Mum is now 'recuperating' because of her highly stressful weekend.. they went to visit dad's daddy and mummy and stayed with them on the weekend. Dad's nephew was there too and he was kept everyone on their toes with his boundless energy. He and I have a love-hate relationship.. My barks frighten him and his screams scare the living daylights out of me, so we pretty much leave each other alone!

DO NOT be deceived by his 'innocent look..

Spending the weekend with him had pretty much sapped all their energy and Mum's decided that if all children are as active and mischevious as he is, she'd rather get a puppy!!

Baby Huskee (Part 1)

After much pleading and whining, mum finally help me upload my puppy pics... These are just some of them, taken mainly during the first couple of weeks after I went 'home' with them... (we are still working on the rest).

I went home with them when I was 2 months and 1 day old. Mum was initially very fascinated by the amount of time that I slept sleeping.. subsequently she got so worried she had to check with the vet (now, how dumb is that?? Hello mum, I was a puppy then, remember??!)

Age: 2months and 1 day

This is the day that I went home with mum and dad. Zonked out after all the excitment.. (Mum loves this pic., especially my ears...)

Age: 2months and 3 days

'Sleeping Beauty' in the making

Age: 2 months and 1 week

Zzzzzzzzzzz....

Age: 3 months and 2 weeks

Ok I will go and search for the other pics. of my cute and handsome self and shall share them with you later.. Adios! Everybody have a good weekend!!

Today marks the start of JOEY-PALOOZA .. He is one lucky guy.. I only get ONE day for my birthday but Joey's fall over a span of FOUR days from 3Mar-6Mar!! (Hey, this is unfair.. I want to have a 4-day long birthday too!!)

Bumble-Kee?

Yeah yeah.. got forced into wearing yet another silly outfit. (Why can't they get clothes like the ones that I got from my friends Fu Fu and Jay for Christmas?? At least those have STYLE!!). Since I can't run away, I can only be as un-cooperative as I can by trying to look away (but hey, the woman took so many shots, I kind of raised the white flag at the end so as to get it over with..)

The weekend was pretty boring.. nothing much to do except to lounge around as it was raining a bit. Didn't get to go out as the hoomans were pretty busy too. The Maid went to the Career Fair (what??! She already has a full-time career looking after me right? What is she thinking of??) Mum and Dad went on their last minute Chinese New Year visiting (those 2 always leave things right up to the last minute..) and Grandpapa and Grandmama played mahjong with some relatives who came over.

Now how boring is that? Hmmm... the weather is making me feel so sluggish..

(Mum found some of my puppy pics the other day while she was doing her spring cleaning and she promised to post them soon.. I'm keeping my paws crossed for that one!)

Thank You, Snickers!!

I received a Valentine's Day card from Snickers!! I suspect it came late only because the postman was jealous of all the cards and gifts that I was getting, so he decided to sabotage!! Anyway, it was a customised card with my name and a picture of lovely Snickers... THANK YOU Snickers!! *Muahs*

Just felt like posing around a bit just to satisfy my mum's innate need to photograph me... (poor woman, she is so easily satisfied..) *yawn*

** Pssst... Chiyo, you have this toy too right??

I am Baaaccccckkkkk!!

Hello friends, I am back in action and I hope all my furry friends (and their families) who celebrate Chinese New Year had a fantastic time!! As always, mum insisted that I pose for some pictures with my Chinese New Year costume.. (this shirt only sees the light of day once a year.. heehehee..)!

The hoomans also gave me red packets (this has been an annual tradition) since they have always considered me as an integral part of the family... For those who do not know what a red packet is, well, it is simply a red envelope with money in it... It symbolizes luck and is usually given by adults and/ or married couples to children and/ or unmarried adults (I suppose this rule now applies to pets as well!).. I am going to save up the money to spend on toys (squeaky ones only of course) and treats for me and my friends!

Did you notice that the 'red packet' in the centre has a doggy on it??

Mum says it looks like me after my grooming sessions..

Mum also bought a take-away Yu Sheng so that I could try I also tried my paws at tossing the Yu Sheng (a raw fish salad) together with the whole family.. this is to bring good luck and prosperity for the new year.. There are many types of vegetables in there but urmm.. I can only pick out a few (who cares so long as they are yummy!!)

Oh and I missed all my friends so much.. mum was so busy eating, drinking, playing mahjong and visiting her friends that she had no time to turn on the laptop for me. I think I should try to convince them to get me a laptop all to myself so that I won't be at her mercy..

***** Out of Action Message *****

Thank you for visitng my blog, please be advised that I will be denied access to my blog by my loving hooman from 17Feb to 20Feb due to the Chinese New Year holidays. I will be back in action (hopefully!!) on 21Feb. Till then, be good and I'll be missing all of you!

XOXO, Huskee Boy

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Mum said everytime she is going on business trips or goes on vacation leave, she has to set up the 'out of office' message for her email so that anyone who emails her will get the notification, so I thought I'd do the same....

Well, with the Chines New Year just a day away, I will be very busy socialising, greeting all the guests and making sure that they feel at home (mum: and also begging for food, barking at anyone who dares to ring the doorbell or asking for a tummy rub from the poor unsuspecting visitors...), hence I might not get a chance to post until early next week.

So to all my furry friends and their hoomans who celebrate the Chines New Year, I leave you with this:

Since Chinese New Year is just a few days away, the hoomans got caught up in all the festivities and have started buying different types of ornaments to decorate the house. Some bright spark gave grandpapa a small statuette of the God of Fortune holding a gold ingot.. I was sniffing around him trying to be polite and say 'hello' and introduce myself properly when the hoomans grabbed me for (yet another) a photo-shot. (Honestly, ever since I started this blogging thing, they grab every opportunity to take pics of me.. especially in my less-than-glamourous moments..)

Here I am with Mr. God of Fortune..

Huskee: Hello there... nice to meet you!

God of Fortune: #$!*&%$#*

Huskee: Ok ok.. whatever you say...

I also got a present from my good friend Boo.. all the way from Malaysia!!

Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day came early...!!

I received a Chinese New Year card from my dear friend Fu Fu and his mummy gave us some real yummy New Year cookies! Yummm.... (I tried real hard to convince my mum not to post any pics of me with my e-collar, but she said it'd be very rude of me if we were to post pics of the cards and gifts without me in them.. Don't know how you guys feel but personally I think it is a real L.A.M.E excuse.. she just wants to embarrass me..)

I got a V-Day card and New Year card from Fu Fu!!

Yummy cookies from Fu Fu's mummy!!

Then on Saturday I got a package in the mail.. It was a Valentine's Day present and card from my dearest Baby!! I couldn't wait to show off my new outfit to the hoomans (who have not received any Valentine's Day card/ present to date.. *grin*)

V-Day card and pressie from my darling Baby!!

Dear Baby, will you love me, with my hotspots, E-collar/ satellite dish and all?

(Trust me, I think they are clearing up soon..) *crosses paws*

And the really unbelievable thing is that Fu Fu even gave V-Day cards to my 2 hamster sisters.. (Smart move buddy, otherwise they'd start bickering over who will get to keep the card!!). Heehee.. first we had a Boo Casanova, now we have a Fu Fu Casanova!