Category: Adventures

  • Cabin Fever

    Cabin Fever

    I’ve been incredibly inspired lately by pictures of cabins, particularly cabins in desolate settings. The tranquility and sereneness depicted in these pictures bring a calmness to me that is often necessary when the littles start screaming their nonsense at me. Oh, to be in a tiny red cabin with nothing but nature all around is […]

  • The O’Donnells Go International

    The O’Donnells Go International

    Guys, we’re heading to AMSTERDAM!!! Well, technically we’re planning a stop in Stockholm and Copenhagen too but the bulk of our trip will be in Amsterdam. We’re taking the kids on their first international adventure and I’m so incredibly excited and also a wee bit nervous.

  • Happy Camper

    Happy Camper

    Ryan and I came dangerously close to purchasing a trailer yesterday and by some power unknown to us, we somehow managed to talk ourselves out of it…for now.

  • Road Trippin’ Part 2

    Road Trippin’ Part 2

    The real reason for this road trip was to visit a very dear friend of mine whom I have known since we were ten years old. Our relationship has always survived on long distance as we’ve never lived within the vicinity of one another for more than a year. Quite impressive when you think about […]

  • Road Trippin’ Part 1

    Road Trippin’ Part 1

    I went back to work briefly the past few months for those not in the know.

  • The O’Donnells Take On the Fair

    The O’Donnells Take On the Fair

    The Summer of Awesome is moving along (much faster than I anticipated) and an absolute activity for any summer is a trip to the Alameda County Fair. Every year I’m reminded how dirty and expensive the fair is but nonetheless, I find myself year after year looking forward to it.

  • Summer of Awesome Update

    Summer of Awesome Update

    Summer of Awesome is well under way and first on the list was a classic movie. Last summer, we unknowingly created a tradition of watching a classic movie after Olivia’s swim meets. We’re always dead exhausted and end up crashing on the couch. Normally, the kids whine and sulk if we put on anything other than The […]

  • Summer of Awesome

    Summer of Awesome

    Summer is here and I’m prepared to make this the most awesome, epic summer that ever was! Well, that we’ve ever had. The kids are doing minimal activities and despite me working now, I’m ready to embark on a summer filled with endless possibilities. In other words, I’m ready to summer like a ten year […]

  • Memorial Day Weekend

    Memorial Day Weekend

    I often take for granted that our home is located in a pretty awesome area. The Bay Area is centrally located to a lot of options. I love that we can choose to visit the beach, walk around one of the most beautiful cities in the world, drive to wine country or even just ride bikes […]