Saturday, October 2, 2010

4 People 12 Times (orange Friday edition)

I'm working on a year-long project of taking at least one family picture each month for a year (click on the label below to see the previous entries in the series).  Although this picture was technically taken in October, I'm hoping to count it as my September photo and to take another one for October.  Here's the story - 
On October 1, we went to the San Francisco Giants baseball game.  The Giants just needed to win one game to win the Divisional Championship, and we had the opportunity to see them clinch it.  All the fans got orange rally towels on the way in, and the stadium was a rocking, electric place all evening long.  Even though the Giants lost (and still haven't clinched the championship yet), there are some moments I will always remember from the night.
*The team gave out the "Willie Mac Award," voted on my players and managers to honor an inspirational team leader.  Many former award winners attended, and, as their names were called, they walked onto the field from Center Field and to the pitcher's mound. Mike Krukow (current announcer, who everyone feels like they know because he is so often on the radio or TV) got a long, standing ovation that brought a tear to his eye.  The next person announced, Dave Dravecky, brought a tear to my eye because of the way he came back to pitch after having undergone treatment for bone cancer in his arm. His arm has since been amputated, but he remains a huge inspiration to me and millions of others.
*Clara lighting up when her favorite player, Pablo Sandavol (nicknamed "Panda") came in to pinch hit.
*After the Giants hit a home run and while the Padres were warming up a new pitcher, 40,000+ fans waved their orange towels while the P.A. played "the sports anthem." Henry was beaming and said this was the best moment ever!
The Giants current slogan is "There's magic inside!" And for us, even though the Giants lost, there was definitely lots of magic going on.

10 comments:

Amy said...

This is a GREAT family shot Rinda - sounds like a fantstic night out for you all :-)

debs14 said...

I love the way that each of those family shots have a great story behind them too.
Looking forward to the next one!

Anonymous said...

What a great collection of family photos you're getting! This was such a great idea. Your post brought back fond memories of Cincinnati Reds games with my family when I was young.

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

I love this photo of your family, Rinda! And I think it's so cool that you guys do this every month. Everyone always seems happy and willing for the photo shoot too. ;o) This will be a great collection of pictures to treasure for years to come! xo

laurie said...

i used to live in auburn, ca and loved going to see the giants. the family picture plan is a great idea! i wish my family would have done that when i was growing up - it would be so fun to look back on now.

Sian said...

What a lovely happy photo of a family out together having fun. In the end, that's what it's all about really isn't it?

Mommy2CVC said...

This is a great picture! Clara looks absolutely gorgeous!!! We miss her!

Becky said...

love your family shot for September and sounds like you had a fantastic evening.

Capescrapper said...

Great idea Rinda! Love that! Great pic too!

humel said...

Love the photo, and love the post xx