Mud Lake

I have no idea where we are in our never-ending cold cycle... we're all coughing, fevers abound and noses are running like taps.  However, everyone feels better with a little fresh air, so this morning we went to Mud Lake.  It was just what the doctor ordered, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our outing.  Ducks, saucy squirrels, the excited possibility of seeing an owl (no dice), and a magical, mysterious dancing leaf...