We went to Squaw Pass yesterday to see the aspens. They are looking so beautiful, it's too bad the photo doesn't capture the brightness of the yellow orange or the sparkling shimmer that comes when the leaves blow in the wind. I could photo shop the color, but I don't want to make it look fake. It was 39 degree at noon. brrr. We had our first two nights at or below freezing since last winter. Some of our plant leaves are turning to spinachy mush.

Walking through Idaho Springs was fun, we've started shopping for Christmas presents and there was ample opportunity to find good gifts. The flower pots on their main street were beautiful, but alas they are looking a little worse for the wear from the cold nights. There was plenty of snow on the highest peaks, looks like we may have an early winter this year. That's good for you skiers.