Good way to start the day.

Finally, one day of relief from the heat and humidity. Just two in bloom this morning in our pond. I love the white ones. (You can click on an image to see a larger version.)

Water lily in the pond this morning

Today's flowers

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Today's backyard flowers

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Finally got some daisies

The rabbits had been eating the tops off of all of them.

Squirrels on our deck

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Aerial photos of Chicago

My two daughters and I took a small plane ride today in order to take some pictures of Chicago

Burgundy Water Lily

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Today's water lilies

Fourth of July

Navy Pier fireworks July 4th


More at http://arthill.smugmug.com/gallery/637098

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This one is sticking up out of the water; usually they float on the water.

Chicago July 2nd

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Oak Street Beach	North Michigan Avenue
North Michigan Ave from Chicago Place	Water Tower