Sunrise Walk and birthday party in the Evening

 Today was the birthday party day. Jim and I got up early to take the sunrise pictures by the lake. Few are attached below. The weather and the nature is amazing at this time of the year and i guess extra special for the Special Lady's birthday. 

Leona was there early, helping everyone with breakfast and then we went out for the river walk. We did a loop of the lake and on the way back she and I managed to get lost. This is quite amazing feat for me since there were not too many options to go but i just took the wrong one. Well, we made it back but again was very impressed by Leona's mental and physical strength. She did not panic and went along with me :)

Walk around the lake

 Sunrise at the lake ( Jim taking picture)

 More sunrise picture

 Leona's kid, Grand kids and great grand-kids : all went for the lake walk

 Fall colors by the river

 Leona;s family came for the party ( four generations)

 Her brother and  sons talked and there were lots of laughs, tears of joy and gratitude. She has touched  many lives , helped  many people and yet has lived a full of love, gratitude and joy.

 The great grand son Adam is a cute little boy ( as you can see)

 This is typical Fall scene in Iowa/: Ripe corn with colors of trees in the background

 Daytime view of the lake and colors

Birthday lady. She ( and all of us) had a wonderful time at the party. Food was great, Jim's cheese cakes were a big success and most of all it was nice to see the whole family laughing, tearing up together . I feel so fortunate to be integrated in this family.

I better go to bed now, Jim and I are planning ot go for Sunrise pictures again.  Good night