Elvis is in the HOUSE!

Wow, it's been over a month since my last blog. And what momentous event brings me back to the incredible, information-sharing tool? A new addition to our household! Now before most of you freak out and think that another Arnold is soon to join the crew (or worse yet, another dog!), let me explain.

After a year of waiting his arrival, Elvis is in the house. Elvis the elk, that is! James got a beautiful elk last year in Colorado, a trophy worth putting on the wall. He actually drove over 48 hours to Colorado and back just to pick him up. Of course, there were a few days of hunting involved in that trip as well!

Now, I wasn't sure that decorating around a giant elk head in the middle of my family room was the look that I was going for. Fortunately for Elvis, his coat coordinates beautifully with the warm hues chosen throughout the house. What was once considered homespun traditional decor has now turned into a cozy European hunting lodge theme! At least, that's what we're telling ourselves! Even so, it is thrilling to see such a beautiful animal. Now if I could just get over that disconcerting feeling during dinner that he's watching us as we eat our elk roast!!

Never fear. I have put my limitations on the dead animals which can be displayed in any one room. With this room filled with pheasant, duck and elk, I think that's enough extra sets of eyes watching us. If James gets any more, he's going to have to start decorating the garage!