...what a cute little monster!

We had a Halloween visit from some unidentified little pink monster! It turns out it was the little lady that lives up the hill, Audrey and her Mommy Rachel! I think Gypsy was too scared to look! What a cutie pie!

...you must love dogs!

No matter what kind of a day we are having, Gypsy always gives us laughs. She does some of the strangest things. One of my favorites is when she just stares at us from the top of the two steps into the dining room and tosses her bones and toys at us so we play with her. That is what she was doing right before I grabbed her for a hug and Jimmy snapped this picture!

...tell me about Copper Kettle Camp.

When I say Jimmy is "at the cabin" many of you are wondering what I am talking about. Jimmy is a member of the Copper Kettle Camp cabin. His dad and three other men are also members. Hopefully soon Tate and Steve will be members, too. Jimmy's dad, Jim, is an original member. The cabin has two rooms with bunks, a bathroom, living room, and kitchen. My favorite part is the screened in porch. I also love the fireplace outside. The guys go up each fall and spring to work on things in and around the cabin. All the other times Jimmy is at the cabin he is hunting. Even though I don't like when he is away, I am so happy that he has a place that we will be able to take our kids one day, just the way his parents took him and Tate when they were little. The cabin is a special place for many reasons. You are surrounded by nature and cut off from the outside world. There is no television or cell phone reception. Don't worry ladies, they do have running water! For the men, there are guns and knives. For everyone, there is bonding, beverages, and nature! Now, you can all have a picture of the cabin in daylight taken by my wonderful husband, aspiring professional photographer!

Note: Do not be alarmed by the gun in the last picture. I don't think Jimmy would approve this post unless I promised to include that picture. Not only is it artistic, it also shows a bond between brothers and a pretty sharp looking gun!

...Happy 1st Anniversary to us!

We spent our first anniversary eating our "frozen" cake which was still delicious. Jimmy gave me another diamond band that matches my wedding band. Whoo-hoo! I made a paper scavenger hunt for Jimmy and he had to run all over the house to collect his gifts which included a hunting magazine and subscription, book about his camera, and a ring engraving among other things. We are going to continue to celebrate this weekend when we go out for a nice dinner. Yea to marriage!

...how does a year go so fast?!?

I just cannot believe how fast our first year as Mr. and Mrs. Simmons has flown by! Looking back to this day last year, it makes me sad that is over and happy that we are married! It was a great day and we will always cherish our wedding day!