The Biggest Giants Fan Ever

We're "over the moon" here in San Francisco! Our beloved Giants won the World Series last night! And did the City ever go crazy!

There will be a parade tomorrow and I'm sure all kinds of celebrations.

But no one is celebrating more than this man. He has been a Giants fan ever since his father took him to see a game in the late 50's, after the team first came to San Francisco. The Giants have been breaking his heart ever since! They call it "torture" here. Well my friend Lou, they finally did it! It only took 56 years!

Who knew at the beginning of the season that a bunch of "cast-offs," and rookies, along with incredible talented pitchers would form a team with so much heart that they would go on to win the World Series! They call it Destiny!

Congratulations Giants!

Congratulations San Francisco!

(Congratulations Lou!)

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Blue Angels In San Francisco!

The Blue Angels were in town this weekend for Fleet Week in San Francisco. As we were trying to get over the Golden Gate Bridge Sunday afternoon, they were flying over and performing their stunts on the Bay.

What a thrill to look up and see them flying over!

Flying over Alcatraz Island.

These photos were taken by a professional photographer for the Chronicle, but I attempted to capture the excitement below with my Canon Rebel and telephoto lens.

Keep in mind, I took these photos in a moving car!

I just clicked away and hoped a few photos turned out.

It's so cool to see all the ships and sailboats on the Bay.

Looking west, the sun's reflection on the Pacific Ocean was blinding.

It was one of those rare days in San Francisco. The temperature on the bridge read 75 degrees.

It's usually 58! We had the Giants game on the radio and the Blue Angels overhead!

We got home just in time to see our beloved San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves!

It was all good on 10-10-10!

I'm linking up to Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday.

Just for fun, check out the video below. It really captures the exciting Blue Angels air show over San Francisco Bay.

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San Francisco, Open Your Golden Gate

"It only takes a tiny corner of

This great big world to make the place we love;"

Last Saturday was a beautiful day in San Francisco!

We headed over the Golden Gate Bridge, north to the Wine Country.

I thought of the song Judy Garland sings:

"San Francisco, open your golden gate

You let no stranger wait outside your door."

Looking back towards San Francisco, the sun glistening on the water.

Our beautiful City by the Bay.

"Other places only make me love you best,

Tell me you're the heart of all the golden west."

I'm linking up to Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday.

Be sure to visit and see more outdoor photography.

Also, because I'm so thankful to be living in this beautiful part of the world,

I'm linking up to Wednesday Gratitude over at Heart and Home.

Be sure to visit Heidi and see other thankful posts.

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Dexter goes shopping in San Francisco

The Sunday before Christmas, Mr. A and I took Dexter dog shopping in San Francisco on Union Square. I wanted to see the window displays, the ice rink and do some last minute Christmas shopping. So Dexter donned his tartan plaid vest and we hit the streets. It was great to get into the Christmas mood.

Macy's with all their windows decorated with Christmas wreaths. Below, the ice rink in the heart of Union Square.

Neiman Marcus with it's gigantic tree

Ralph Lauren - my personal favorite. I loved the woodsy theme in the windows. Below, Mr. A poses with Dexter. I think they fit right in!

Mr. A looking dapper in his pea coat.

The window display in the Chanel window had the mannequins in front of a Venice background.

Dexter wearing his Holiday attire. He was only interest in checking his "pee mail".

After lots of window shopping and walking around, we found ourselves on Maiden Lane in front of this wonderful store called Candelier. Uh Oh. This could be dangerous. We went in and found so many candles and decorations for the Christmas table.

This is inside the store! It was very crowded with so much merchandise. I was like a kid in a candy store. Mr. A just went with it. Dexter knew he would be here a while and laid down to wait patiently.

"How long are we going to have to be in here?"

How cute is he?

A lovely shoe store on Maiden Lane.

A window in Gump's - A San Francisco favorite store.

On our way back to the car, we discovered this Scottish import store. I loved the scarves and ties here. I bought a tie for Mr. A and he bought a scarf for me. Of course they are both red tartan plaid! We match Dexter now. Below, a clerk wearing a traditional kilt. Mr. A wasn't interested in buying one!

It turned out to be such a fun afternoon. We finished our Christmas shopping and Dexter had a San Francisco adventure.

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