take me out to the ball game. by orange

A few items that made my day on Tuesday:

fantastic Seattle evening.

the weekend. by orange

This weekend was a-mazing.  Blue skys, 75 degrees, enough said.  It was one of those weekends where you forget about how we've just had 20-odd days of rain in a row and feel the promise of a fantastic summer ahead.  The weekend was filled with the following:

- seeing Get Him to the Greek: I'd recommend it
- running with Violet: man those 2 miles kicked my ass
- some walking lunges: ouch...the backs of my legs hurt even when I sit down...not a good sign.
- stop at Crabtree & Evelyn for this fantastic hand lotion
- some oggling at Banana Republic at their new items
- a stop at Metropolitan Market for a picnic dinner
- taking in the sun at Seward park while eatting some yummy food
- playing some catch, because the husband and I are sometimes 5 year olds together
- sleeping in
- dual birthday party
- catching up with some of my favorites at Cactus on Alki

All in all...a perfect weekend.

How was yours?


orange

Becoming a Fan. by violet

When I was growing up it was a great time to be a California sport fan – The 49ers were in the midst of one of the greatest dynasties in sports. In 1989, when I was seven, the Battle of the Bay World Series between the A’s and the Giants was so big is caused and earthquake (science questionable). Plus, the San Jose Sharks were formed in 1991 (fond memories of the Cow Palace).
When I moved up to the Northwest, it was pretty easy to keep my professional sport allegiances but adopting my Oregon Ducks like no other team. I cheer for the Mariners except when they play the A’s. Since the 49ers just aren’t what they were when I was growing up, it’s been pretty easy to pull for the Hawks.

However, I’ve quickly discovered it’s pretty difficult to spend four hours on Saturday and four hours on Sunday watching football. That’s pretty much your whole weekend. But when Orange’s husband offered J. and me tickets to a hawk’s game, we jumped at the chance.

Orange and her husband ready for the game

When it turned out said came was against the 49ers I was a little conflicted. This is the team I grew up watching win Super Bowls. I remember my brother’s poster of Joe Montana. I remember those awesome gold Starter jackets that everyone rocked. But I was determined. I was converting. I bought a hat!

Yes! That's the jacket!

Temperatures in Seattle have been silly cold. Forecast for the day was that it wasn’t even going to break 40. Good thing I bought the super stylish beanie.

The Orange husband recommended a pre-game beer at F.X. McRory’s, should you ever find yourself going to a Seahawks game, you simply must go. They cram you in and about a half hour become game time the Blue Thunder Band squeezes in the blast their way through a set and your eardrums. That definitely woke me up!

Blue Thunder all in my face

Our seats were awesome. Right near the 12th man flag. The game was close all the way. The Seahawk offense struggled to find a rhythm – the defense really kept them in the game. And a few key plays kept the 49ers from busting it open. Things got really tight at the end and the Hawks pulled it out with a last second field goal.

Don't ask about the 'stache

So my most profound apologies to Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott and Dwight Clarke but I’m a convert.

Orange Violet reping the Seahawks

rain, rain, go away (or stay!) by orange

living in seattle you have to be ok with rain, and quite a bit of it. this past week the rainy season began. and you what, i enjoyed it. it reminded me of some of the reasons i love the rain:

- listening to the rain hit the window panes
- galoshes
- seeing kids jump in puddles
- perfect nap day
- the sound of the windshield wipers (yes I may be a bit strange in liking this)
- rainbows

spring? by orange

here is what seattle looks like today:

lovely isn't it?  totally spring.  kidding.  here is what I need today to remind me it really is spring!

birthday flowers - the perfect easter color mix.  gotta love the penny trick - plop in a penny or two into the water and the tulips' stems stay straight...

my new potted friend - I believe some sort of cactus plant that I hope to not kill within a few weeks of owning.  I've named it Chester.

let's talk contrast. by orange violet

This idea was borne out of our need to talk. To write. To show. Most of all, to share. We are two 20-somethings, living eating drinking shopping reading listening and working in Seattle. One single, one married, with lives as opposite as contrasting colors. Black and white, yellow and blue... or even orange and violet. What lies in between, however, is everything that makes both of us undeniably happy. Nail polish, Happy Hours, wine club, puppies, Nordstrom Rack, Sunday brunch, Corona and lime on a sunny patio, Trader Joe's, the list goes on and on...

Stay tuned for more and thanks for reading!