O'Donnell's in Bothell

Friday, June 26, 2009

My Li'lest Man

Happy Birthday Brennen! We've more than enjoyed your presence for the last 4 years, I can't even begin to imagine what our lives would be like without you! We love you li'l man.

Brennen through the years

2005

2006

2007

2008

Monday, June 8, 2009

Busy, Busy Times with the O'Donnell's

The last week or so has been crazy for us! Good crazy, but crazy nonetheless. BJ had Camp Casey from last Wednesday to Friday with his school. Bryan was able to go with him and I think they both had a great time!

While the boys were gone, Brennen & I went to the Mariners game, just he and I. It was a great time for us, especially when the Mariners were able to pull out a win in the bottom of the 9th. Brennen does not like it when his team loses!

After the boys got home, BJ had a basketball tourney all weekend. One of the boys that he plays with at ECBA, his dad asked him to come and be a guest player on their team. BJ was very excited, but it was a little wierd to see him play in a Shorecrest uniform. Especially since B has played against them with Bothell. B had a great time and his team ended up winning the tourney. Even after they had to play the semi - finals & Finals back to back with no break, and with just 6 kids.

B also had a soccer game on Saturday after 2 Basketball games in the morning and he did great. One of his teammates sent a cross in front of the goal and BJ finished it with his head, getting his first ever header goal! Great job B - like I said it was a crazy busy, but fun week for all of us!

BJ & his buddies with their fort on the beach at Camp Casey

BJ with the Shorecrest team after winning the Luau Tournament

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Family Time with the Mariners

This weekend we had tickets for The Mariners Vs. Red Sox on Saturday. Sadly, I thought we had tix for Friday night, so we packed up the car, fought traffic & parking and arrived at Safeco Field gate only to realize my tickets were for the next night. That was AWESOME! I can't believe I did that, oh well, we found a scalper that was just trying to get rid of tickets after the game started so we actually went to the game. Pretty good seats too for $20!

We headed out on Saturday as well, and after carefully checking the tickets, headed towards the Home Plate Entrance. I have to say, I was sad that there were so many Red Sox "FANS". Sad because I don't think they're true fans, just sad band wagon fans as the team has done well the last few years. There were huge patches of red and seriously it looked like the Mariners could've been the visiting team. Oh Well, as soon as the Red Sox suck again, the fans will be gone and jumped onto another band wagon.

Enough of that tho ... here are some pics & a little funny video of Brennen from Friday.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Disney World 2009

After a week in the sun and running around all of Disney and to a couple of Orlando Magic games we're back at home and enjoying the much cooler weather. I think Bryan and I have decided that we're true Northwest peeps!

We had so much fun down there though despite the heat. Seeing all of the parks and especially enjoying the Orlando Vs. Boston playoff games 3 & 4 was a blast. We were supposed to sell tickets to one of the games, but didn't really try so, well we had to go! BJ was not sad about it at all and it made us miss the Sonics just that much more. So now the Magic are our new "adopted" team.

Brennen loved seeing the characters, but we were a little disappointed as he was about 1/2" too short for all of the 40" rides, which are most of the fun ones - like Splash Mountain, Big Mountain Railroad & some other ones as well. We've decided the next time we visit Brenns will have to be at least 48" then we can go on everything as a family. With poor Brennen looking to follow my side of the family, that may not be until he's 10!

One of my favorites was Epcot & their country showcase. I know BJ loved all of the rides and he was thrilled he got to go on most everything twice, once with me & once with Bryan. I think his favorite was the Hollywood Tower of Terror. I also loved the waterparks, they were so much fun and everyone had a great time. Plus it helped beat the heat just a little bit!

Here are some pics from our journey - with slideshows at the bottom!