Having spent an hour at the planetarium, i was exhausted.. with children, it’s no wonder she dozed off. #adlerplanetarium #canon5dmarkiv #canon35mm14

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C.H.I.C.A.G.O. #canon5dmarkiv #canon35mm14 #navypierchicago #chicago #skyline #chicagoskyline

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We could not get the timing just right on the jump and it was getting late and cold.. but still this is so cute to me...

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I think I have take this similar shot a few times since moving to IL. Even now, it’s still a impressive view. #canon5dmarkiv #canon35mm14

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He usually the one to completely avoid the camera. But after I took one, he cracked a bit of a smile. I think he was pleased... #canon5dmarkiv #canon35mm14

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Paul and Monika

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Within what seems like hours, seasons change... #canon5dmarkiv #canon85mmf18

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As we were leaving to head back to the burbs, I looked back and @camxcat was relaxing.. Seemed too funny to not grab a shot.. #canon5dmarkiv #canon85mmf18

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@gina_jess listening intently to @jpsanzo.. great conversation with these two..

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@sisonsison - too much time had passed since last seeing you.. let’s not have that happen again... #canon85mmf18 #canon5dmarkiv

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.Joe.

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We have known @camxcat since the beginning of her teen years... So nice to see her grow up to be a mature responsible young adult... Ya, I’m old! :)

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I dont think i have a single shot of @iviv07 with her in full blown laughter...

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Getting advice from @iviv07 on hpw to pose. How ironic...

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My fire skills paid off..

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Polish Power Jump..... :-) #jumping #dmotherandson #mortonarboretum #canon5dmarkiv #canon8518

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I think @victor_burza was trying some of practice moves he’s working on for his new skateboard..... #jump #mortonarboretum #blackandwhite

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#mortonarboretum #canon5dmarkiv #canon85mmf18

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#mortonarboretum #canon5dmarkiv #canon85mmf18

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Beach run .. #running #reverebeach

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Paul & Monika... Cheers to good company and the best vodka sauce I have ever had!

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One of my most favorite sushi restaurants in the suburbs of Chicago. Steve & John provide consistent quality and service each and every time we put this as a weekend destination! @kikujapanese #fujix100f #sushi

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Some days one gets to dress up and other days dress down.... Either way, she is rock’n what she’s wear’n. #canon5dmarkiv #canon85mmf18

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Music has always been something I have enjoyed, even as a small child. Some of my clearest memories was of all my siblings listening to music the moments prior to falling asleep every night. Magic 106.7 ((a boston station) with David Allen Boche would be some of the last moments to each day. These days I enjoy watching kids, who will quickly say “I don’t sing”, soften after 2 or 3 songs to give the microphone a try. 6 songs in, they are belting them out, just like Ava... #karaoke #music #canon5dmarkiv #canon85mmf18

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Catching up on some summer photos. #fuji100f

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Dominika’s first trip to the city. I think she was bit overwhelmed with all that was going on. So cute to see how much she enjoyed all the attention. #sightseeing #chicago #fujix100f

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A travel week ahead. Fortunately, it seems like there is some really beautiful trails as well. 5 miles @ 9:15 pace #running

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I had really hoped that my aim was good with the camera for this one. Makes me wonder if anyone has taken a shot of me like this.. #streetphotography #fujix100f

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It’s really difficult getting her to stay still, even for a minute. But when she saw me from “below”, she at least took a pause.... #fujix100f

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The Midwest has had it’s fair share of wet weather. Nearly had to mow the lawn twice in 5 days... Truly hoping for a dry weekend! #fujix100f

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So the walks around the lake are proving to be colorful as well! #fujix100f

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Although I run or bike around this lake fairly often, it’s on the walks when I take my camera with me... Only then do I really take in the beauty of it all. #fujix100f

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I always say, “the camera you carry produces the best photographs”.... That being said, I really enjoy my #fujix100f !

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Sharing a smile...

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... #nashville

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Lobby shot!

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I think they are feeling like princesses today!.. #nashville

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We found a fantastic Airbnb in Nashville. It is a building, in fact it’s a old federal building that was purchased exclusively for being converted to individual units for nightly rental. The lobby though, just perfect for a quick shot to two! #canon5dmarkiv

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Last night we were walking around the downtown of Nashville. It was well after mid-night. As we waited to cross the street, we saw this couple and said “hello”.... I asked where they were from and the man responds, “St Louis, not sure were she’s from, we just met.. “.... LMAO.. he was kidding. I asked for a picture and this was how they chose to pose... #fujix100f #nashville. #love #growingoldtogether

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Even dinner consisted of a live band. The lead singer was a dynamo. She could belt out a tune with such range. It was shocking and surprising. #nashville

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Nope, not something out of a horror flick.... well, except perhaps for Alex wrapped in a towel! LOL.

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Killing time as the Jeep is refueled. #jeep #nashville

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Just took a detour to grab a bite to each. We wanted some we can find out home... this is what we found.. Ironic I got a Chicago Hotdog! #fujix100f #roadtrip

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There is something about this view. No matter how many time I drive by it, I’m awe at the miles and miles of windmills. #windmills #windpower #fujix100f #onthewaytonashville

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Nashville weekend ready. She has the boots, i have the camera! #fujix100f #nashvilleready #nashville #AlwayswantgedtoKaraokeInNashville

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Ran a last minute 10 miler.... after this week, I’m not disappointed with result... never knew there was a race with harder hills than BOSTON... #quarrymanchallenge #running

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Great morning run. With the group. Thanks for the 8.25 miles. #mortonarboretum #running

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