Archie Photos!

Archie strikes a pose that makes him look like royalty in this chair.
Archie strikes a pose that makes him look like royalty in this chair.

I have had a request for more photos of Archie!  Of course, I am always happy to share.  Since you last saw Archie, he has a couple of new additions to his routine.

Archie has been reading my blog at the kitchen counter!
Archie has been reading my blog at the kitchen counter!

First, he has become very accustomed to sitting at the kitchen island.  We made the mistake one day of letting him sit on a stool at the island.  Now he gets mad when I am in his seat, and we aren’t letting him up.  This little habit is being broken.

Archie at his favorite perch.
Archie at his favorite perch.

His other new thing is that he has a ramp with which to get on the bed.  I know, some of you will think we are nuts for letting Archie sleep in the bed.  We didn’t let Max in the human bed, and we regretted it, so Archie is now a bedmate.

Pure delight on a canine face!
Pure delight on a canine face!

Here are few recent photos of Archie.

Although Archie loves attention, this face indicates that being brushed is not a pleasing activity.
Although Archie loves attention, this face indicates that being brushed is not a pleasing activity.
Heading for a nap.
Heading for a nap while practicing his Elvis snarl.
Listening intently.
Listening intently.
Bedtime comes early for Archie. He likes the house to get quiet at 8 p.m.
Bedtime comes early for Archie. He likes the house to get quiet at 8 p.m.
Longing to be served at the kitchen island, which will never happen!
Longing to be served at the kitchen island, which will never happen!

Easter Menu and Tablescape

Easter.  What a wonderful time of year.  Spring.  Renewal. Flowers.  This is a great time to have some fun with your table decorations! This year I decorated both my formal dining table as well as the one in the living room. In the more casual room, I reused the large white lantern that my mother-in-law… Read More