
This is Ernie the Elk. Jake thinks that this is the way to decorate our home. I beg to differ. Dead animals do not, I repeat, do not belong in the home!
As you can see, I have lost this battle. Here is the proof! Ernie is currently hanging on the wall in my office. I see his wide open mouth every time I walk down my hall. It is slightly disgusting, but I know how much Jake loves to hunt and this is his trophy so I will suffer in silence.

Now, let's talk about decorating. Here is my plan... Ernie will have a beautiful array of color at Christmas time when I hang lights from his antlers and a mistletoe from his mouth. I have not yet decided what he will be for halloween and New Years... Watch out. If Ernie is going to be a part of our home, I am sure going to make him feel welcome.