Amber's {Weekend} Notebook: Golden Moment

Last week was my spring break. While I planned on wearing cute outfits, crafting and blogging the heck of out my week; instead I spent my week practicing yoga, hiking and working on my garden, and I hardly made it out of my of my gym clothes. However, I did have a very special birthday to celebrate so I also spent the the week making someone's favorite meals (like his Mom's enchiladas) and I made time to bake an age appropriate Dinosaur cake (which I inadvertently doubled the recipe resulting in a dinosaur-sized cake).
We also celebrated Casey's 30th Birthday by spending Friday wine tasting and then on his actual birthday (Saturday) we attended the game and World Series ring ceremony. It was so cool to see the players receive their rings and wear their gold jersey's for the night. During the months of April through September our nights and weekend revolve around baseball games - good thing I have a husband who loves baseball as much as I do!

The weather was perfect for a drive and sampling some wines on Friday.

And Saturday while super chilly and windy was a great game.
And seeing the Giants players receive their world series rings brought tears to my eyes.



I hope you had a fabulous weekend as well!
Time for me to catch up on my blog reading!

Amber's {outfit} Notebook: Ooledfay Emay Onceway

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H&M pants (similar J brands in fun colors) & blouse ( similar Polka dot blouse), Women's Xhilaration Teanna Heeled Sandals in Tan , Tory Burch Envelope Clutch, Kenneth lane 'Amber' reson bangel and Anthropologie Necklace (similar at Urban Outfitters).

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I mean April Fools!
{Translated}
Yesterday was Opening Day of Baseball. I'm not going to lie - it kinda felt like Christmas morning. So what did I do? Threw on my new pair of H&M orange pants to show my team spirit. Even though the Giants ended up losing I still may have to wear these jeans every game. They are the perfect pants to wear to work and cool enough wear to grab drinks in to cheer on the team. Gotta love them. So have you caught on to my trick this year? I had to pull a prank like last year's.
In case you ever need it here is a handy-dandy Pig Latin Translator - enjoy!
Oh and let's go giants!

You all know I couldn't help myself! Are you pulling pranks today?

Amber's {baseball} Notebook: Off to Scottsdale

Casey and I are off to Scottsdale to watch my boys of summer do it up at Spring training.

And if you know anything about me.

You know I'm more then excited!

Have a fabulous weekend!! xoxo

Looking Ahead: March

March is here and that means two things for me. I will consume a lot of Popsicles this month - my tonsillectomy is scheduled for the 14th.

via we heart it
And once I recover I will be venturing to Arizona to watch my Boys of Summer at Spring Training.

What will March bring for you?

Things I Love: There's nothing else I can say...Eh eh eh

THE GIANTS WON!!
So that means Three Things:

#1 I'm FREAKING OUT!!

#2 In a Couple Days I will be back in normal clothes
(You know after Wednesday when I attend the parade!)
Thank you all for dealing with my momentary baseball break and for any converted Giants fans.
AND SORRY FOR MY LACK OF COMMENTS!!!

Oh and #3 I have a Texas package coming my way!!
FREAKING OUT!!!

Woo HOO! Me and my orange hair!!!

San Francisco... WE GOT GIANTS!!

Things I Love: Nine Zip

I've been to a lot of baseball games. I've been to big games before. I was there when Barry Bonds hit his 700th home run. I was at the Oakland A's 20th consecutive win in 2002. I was there for Giant's vs. Marlins Game Two in the 2003 playoff game. And I was there when the Giants clinched the 2010 playoffs. But no game compares to last night's 9-0 World Series victory over the Texas Rangers. The energy, the cheering the excitement was like nothing I have ever seen.

Matt Cain continued to show his talent of keeping teams from scoring.
The beard prevailed.
And the Giants showed the Rangers that they're not messing around.
How about that National Media?
And I was there, orange hair and all.

McCovey Cove was bumping!

The Park was buzzing.

The press was there, maybe they take the band misfits seriously now... nah we love the underdog roll.



The most interesting bull pin in baseball.
You better fear those beards!

Apparently dreams do come true!

Things I love: Not by the Hair on His Chiny, Chin, Chin

Sorry for the lack of posts this week, baseball has all but taken over my life. And tonight (thanks to my amazing husband) I am going to my very first World Series Game ever and I couldn't be more excited! I am currently gearing up in outfit {costume perhaps} to root, root for my home team.

To make things even more exciting my long time online Texan friend, Lindsey of HipLip, wagered a bet with me. The fan of losing team will send the a basket of Texas/San Fran goodies to the other. So put your claws down and panda hats on and let's do this thing!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO GIANTS!!!

Things I love: The Boys Are Back In Town

Warning: the following pictures were taken over the progression of 9 inning baseball game.
Each inning another accessory was added.
I like baseball.

I like it a lot.

In the words of Holly Golightly,
I'm Crazy about Baseball.

You might say I'm sick. Sick with baseball fever.

But hey, I'm just living up Orange October while it lasts.

And I can't stop believing!

It may be weird.

Okay, REALLY weird!

But it seems to be working!!!

LET'S GO GIANTS!!

Things I love: The Panda Army

Well I'm still collecting myself after a very busy weekend including a baby shower, a 50th birthday celebration and an epic Giants game. Casey was so sweet to surprise me with tickets to the game on Sunday. He had a softball tournament on Sunday and felt bad I couldn't watch Saturday's game. I am still shocked he bought me tickets!!!

It was the perfect game with an ending I had been dreaming about. We were right in the mix high fiving the players after the cliched the National League West.

How Casey surprised me with the tickets.

Thank you! I love you!!

It's been 7 years coming.

We were suited up in support.

Panda Army!
{I still believe I am the original Panda}

Victory lap.



here come the players!

And big shout out to San Diego Padre fans, that was a heck of season and great match up.
And Braves fans, we'll see you in the Playoffs

Where Were You?

I was woken up that morning by the phone ringing. The night before I was at an A's game. They beat the Rangers 7 to 1. Even for a Giants fan like me, it as a great game to watch. College classes on Tuesday didn't start until late in the day, so I had plenty of time to sleep in. The phone ringing was the last thing I wanted to happen. Or so I thought.

It was my Dad calling. With panic in his voice he told me he was okay. He was in New York for work and the first tower had just been hit. He told me to turn on the TV. I sat in my room and watched in horror as the second tower was hit and together they crumbled. Everything I thought knew about the United States went down with those two buildings. How could this have happened?

My Dad was stuck in New York for a few days after that. Flights were grounded. Bridges were closed. Trains and buses were full. Finally they tracked down a rent-a-car and drove cross country on Route 66 back to California.

Baseball resumed a few days later. Barry Bonds ended up hitting 71 home runs that year, and the A's clinched the Wild Card for the American League. But everyone had a heavy heart after September eleventh. And things didn't seem to matter the same way they did before. Our world was forever changed.

We all remember that day. Where we were, how we found out, and how it effected us.
Where were you on September 11 2001?
If you blogged about where you were, leave a link in the comments.
Let's all remember the day we will never forget.

Look of the Day: I Believe in the Church of Baseball

Baseball has been occupying my week nights and my weekends, off days are the worst. The Giants are only a game out, so every game these days is a big one. It's been awhile since we've had a September that even felt that we had a chance.
The games these days have me falling back in love with sport all over again. In fact after the game is over and Baseball Tonight has run it's course, I've been putting Bull Durham on just to get to get my baseball fix. There's only a few weeks left of the season so I've got to soak it up!

Pennie Lane is a big Giants fan as well. She cant wait for tonight's game either.

How much is that Kitty in the window?

For dressier look you can see my Joie French postcard dress paired with wedges here.

Joie French Postcard dress, random belt, Report sandals.
Let's go Giants!

Weekend Recap: The Boys of Summer

This weekend we went to the Giants with a couple of friends. It was a big series for the Giants vs The San Diego Padres and unfortunately we didn't bring it like we needed to. I did however go to the game they did mange to win and meet one the Giants pitcher's, Matt Cain! That was consolation enough for me!

Weekend Highlight:

The Games just won and I met Matt Cain!!

Never a bad seat in the house.

I could come out to the park everyday!

After the Game we went to a Gulf Coast Charity Event hosted by Matt Cain.
Mini heirloom tomato, crab cakes and sausages. Aidells' sausages were the "secret ingredient".

Matt Cain judging the food competition.
What was the highlight of your weekend?