Early Morning Beauty

I arose early this morning, greeted by a wonderful sunrise.  The sky was beautiful.  And the temperature was perfect.  Almost a bit chilly!

Calm waters at daybreak

The morning sky just before sunrise

It's hard to believe we are on the last leg of summer, and this morning Mother Nature gave us a hint that the season will be changing.    A breath of fresh air, without the heaviness that we have been feeling over the last few months.  It was so nice that Captain Man and I had coffee in the cockpit.  Haven't done that in a while!  During our morning walk, I noticed the water lilies are now brown, getting ready for their dormant period.  Also, some of the trees are beginning to change colors.

I know there are many who will be sad about summer coming to an end...but I welcome the cooler temps.  Every season has its beauty, and I feel privileged to live in this area where we can experience all four seasons.  Here, we can enjoy each time of the year without getting too tired of one particular season, before the next one rolls around.  And this morning...a glimpse of autumn...put a smile on my face.

80th Birthday!

My sweet dad turned 80 last week, and we celebrated his birthday this weekend.  Yep, that's eighty candles being lit on his birthday cake, however by the time the last ones were lit, the first ones were melting into the frosting!  He blew them out in one breath and I am surprised the smoke alarm did not go off.  

It was great spending the day with him.  He does not do social media, so he will never see this post, but wanted to share with all how fortunate I am to have him for my father.  He still works part time as a farmer, plants a garden every spring that is large enough to feed the county, and continues to enjoy his tobacco chew, despite our warnings for him to quit.  Dad is a man of few words, instead we know what he stands for by the way he lives.   He's a good man, who has always work hard, and a man who would give you his last dollar if you needed it.  Love you Pop!