Archie

Time for a good dog story. Archie had a fan club. What more do I need to say. To look at him was to love him, with his fetching smile and tiny swagger. He knew he was the center of attention - when you went to pick him up, he leaped into your arms with the confidence that came of the sureness that he was the most important person in the room (or the universe depending on who you ask). Of course, he had his limits. Hiking was not one of his favorite pastimes especially if it was hot (we lived in Phoenix; Keri lived in LA). Well he did like short hikes - under a mile no more. Once you crossed the mile line, Archie sat down and if you wished to progress, you picked him up (i.e., he leaped into your arms). Hiking was also difficult in crowded places because absolutely everybody had to stop and admire how cute he was. And he was very very cute. His arch nemesis, Boo, was not half as cute (see photo). Archie is an epoch dog, right up there with Spike. He saw Keri through the times of her life - graduating from college, numerous jobs, meeting the right man, and being the best man (okay, so Nick's brother was really the best man but really it was Archie) at Keri and Nick's wedding. Our hearts are breaking that he won't get to see more of her life but we understand. Archie was there at the most important times. We love him and we miss him.