We skipped the live tree hunt last year but we decided to revive the tradition. Nothing smells quite as good as the real thing.

Just thought I'd share this really great picture with you. I love to drive along the lake. Every day is a little different and the passing of the seasons have been a real treat to see. I took this in the morning a few days ago. I couldn't resist. There's something ethereal about those low clouds and the fog that forms like little wisps of cotton hanging so close above the water.

Jud and Colter joined up with Grandpa Ron to for their first ice fishing day of the season at Henry's Lake in Island Park. There was a about 4-6" of ice and they took advantage of the last bit fishing open to them until the lake closes at the end of the month. Here are some great pics taken that morning by Bryan's wife, Crista.

So Colter and Anni took off into the night on their bikes–one dressed as a dice and the other, a wee pretty little witch. It's their first halloween without their parents in tow so I fretted the whole time they were gone. They came back safe though and we had a great Halloween meal with their favorite finger foods: pigs in a blanket, hot wings, cheezy nachos and potato skins. All in all, we had a good, safe, evening. Life is good.