the crazy awesome house we stayed at on the bay

It's huge...and can sleep 40 people, perfect size for the O'Donnell Clan.

(yes, we are all in matching green shirts on the dock...dont judge, its just our thing.haha)

a tribute to family

Just returned from my O'Donnell family reunion and wow am I exhausted! With 10 little nephews and nieces ranging from 8 to 2 yrs old...I was quite busy entertaining, teaching them how to dive off the deep end and playing board games. But I also had the chance to take some individual portraits of my adorable cousins...Macy Jane, Charlie and Jack (I'm now referred to as "big jack" now that we have two in the family haha).

Macy Jane

Charlie

Jack

sunsets on the bay

momma pat

I adore my mother, not only because she's been my rock and best friend, but also because she always makes me laugh, the deep in the belly kind of laughter. My mother is beautiful inside and out. Love you Momma Pat!

crabbing in the chesapeake

well, there's a first thing for everything right? who knew this city gal would love stringing a chicken wing and casting it off the dock in hope of a little tug from below...the highlight was watching my cousin jack get his first crab, so funny!

knickknacks and other randoms...

farmers market

city living