Dex, 3, braves the cold for a trip to Lake Park on January 1 while visiting his grandfather Duane. Dex says his favorite thing to do is ride the merry-go-round because then he feels "just like spiderman." (photo by Katie Derus/Winona Daily News)

This is one of my favorite I have ever taken ... which is why I love getting sent out on wild art assignments. They always let me get creative :) Also, this one ran in the paper with the headline "The Wind Beneath His Wings" and I actually laughed out loud when I picked up the paper. The ear flaps flying definately makes this photo!