Tinley Irish Parade {2012}

Pretty sure the weather for today's Tinley Irish Parade was sent from St. Patrick himself. Wow. We had the BEST afternoon in the sun and perfect temperatures. We were very bummed Daddy couldn't join us, as planned. Anytime these F'ing kidney stones would like to leave my husband alone would be fine with us!

We met up with Team Wallock before we headed over to catch the parade on Oak Park Ave. We had a great spot. The girls loved gathering all the candy that was tossed their way! Lola and Sidney were pretending to be Irish dancers when the jumping girls in the elobrate costumes and bouncy wigs passed our spot. And Johnny. Oh Johnny. Clapping, waving, jumping and dancing around. He thoroughly enjoyed himself, that's for sure.

It was so great to be out in natural light, capturing my favorite little subjects. This has been a long winter of colds, etc. and being outside with them for a few hours was the best medicine I could imagine. We are all looking forward to much more fresh air in the coming months. The forecast for the week in Chicago is looking grand. Yea!

I look at this pictures, and I am so very thankful to have such an awesome camera/lens combo to shoot with. Our camera upgrade last year was for my little business venture, but it's awesome to have for personal use, too. Thanks honey ;)