Happ Birthday Stephen

Last Saturday, The family drove to Iowa City. We were... to surprise the birthday boy.

Labor Day, he had moved from sunny Florida to Chicago. His dear wife, Rachel had the wonderful idea of meeting at Iowa River Power Restaurant. We have missed many birthdays, while he was living in sunny Florida. The ploy was to meet Kristin to pick-up his bikes, because she would conveniently be at a meeting there.. We had fun hiding and waiting for Kristin to signal the time to jump up and yell ...Surprise!!! The employees of the restaurant were quite helpful in making sure everything was perfect. Thanks guys.

It was a quite place with much history and beauty. At the turn of the century, a flour mill operated on the site, because it sits right on the river. Construction on the present structure was completed in 1902 to house a power generating station that operated until 1968.

It became a Restaurant officially in 1977 .

We all enjoyed the beauty of the river and waterfowl that floating back and forth around the bridge. The food was wonderful. The birthday cake creation was done by Rachel's mother, Linda.

And It was perfect!

The best part was being with family and sharing good times and memories.

Have a great day today, Stephen ...We so enjoyed sharing it with you.