Searching for Gold

We set off yesterday in search of some Colorado gold.

And boy, did we find some!

Since I'll be in Arkansas next weekend (Woo Pig Sooie!) and we have plans the weekend after that, we knew we had to seize the day if we wanted to see the aspens in all their golden glory. I was worried that we wouldn't see any color because things at our elevation are just beginning to change. Not so in the high country though. I kinda think that things will peak this week and after next weekend the leaves will be gone. {Note to local friends: Go soon!}

It was a beautiful day to be outside and we ended up at Mueller State Park. We haven't been there in several years but it was just as beautiful as I remembered. We enjoyed a couple of short hikes and the nature pond, where everyone but me saw salamander. We stopped at The Donut Mill in Woodland Park on our way home and ran into Santa Claus (from The North Pole). He was in his street clothes handing out candy canes. Abbey got a kick out of that!

We had a really great day. And a great weekend! Hope you did too! Oh, and please don't let the gorgeous fall foliage in the pictures fool you. It's been really HOT here lately. Who took my nice cool weather away?