North Avenue Beach in Chicago by Kelly in the City

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This post is a special little treat for my dad. :)

Our father/daughter dance at my wedding was “Daughter” by Loudon Wainwright III, and it remains such a special song for us. Last week, when we took the girls to North Avenue Beach here in Chicago, I couldn’t help but think of my parents as Lucy happily snoozed in our arms and Emma frolicked through the water. And of our upcoming trip at the end of the month to their home in Ocean City, New Jersey. (Everyone–including lots of extended family–is coming!)

I just can’t wait. We do this every year, and I look forward to it for months! I love hitting pause on life for a week or two, and just focusing on what’s most important–with zero distractions. :) Did you see this post from last year? It introduces you to the Sheehans, and it includes some of my favorite photos ever!

Let the countdown begin.

North Avenue Beach in Chicago
Emma Larkin is playing at the beach in Chicago
Emma Larkin is playing at the beach in Chicago
Emma Larkin is playing at the beach in Chicago
Emma is playing at the beach in Chicago
Emma is playing at the beach in Chicago
Emma is playing at the beach in Chicago
Emma is playing at the beach in Chicago
Emma is playing at the beach in Chicago
Girl is playing at the beach in Chicago
Girl is playing at the beach in Chicago
North Avenue Beach in Chicago
Girl is playing at the beach in Chicago
Girl is playing at the beach in Chicago
Girl is playing at the beach
Girl is playing at the beach
Girl is playing at the beach
Girl is playing at the beach
North Avenue Beach in Chicago
North Avenue Beach in Chicago
North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach

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