Cubs Convention Part Nine

This was the last day of Cubs Convention. I was pretty tired, but I still managed to get up in time to be in Darwin Barney's autograph line. Everyone wanted a piece of him. And then he was late. Tardy, tardy, Darwin. It was pretty disappointing. And because of his sleeping in, by the time I got out of his line, Scott Baker's line was closed. Whatevs. He was worth the wait.

Now, the Cubs security started to get kind of pushy about getting photos with the players. And I get that, because people were wanting to move the lines along, etc. But I watched Angela jump into Darwin's little area from Scott Baker's, and I was like, NO. She didn't wake up in time--she should suffer. Of course, she didn't suffer. Darwin loves her. She got a photo with him and like seven autographs. Sheesh.

So i got up and snapped a good one. I love this so much. His bed head is A-MAAAAZING! And also, that security guard in the background, and I think his name is Bob or something, screamed at me after. I don't care. It was worth it.

I then went over and talked to James Russell. James and I are pretty tight. He made a fan cave video for me, which was ultimately unsuccessful, but whatever. It was awesome. He said I'm the Cubs biggest fan. I knew he would have a great season. Don't we look like BFFs here?

Oh, and this is us chatting. He is entranced by my words.

Now, the autograph/meet and greet portion was about done. But some of the people in the Darwin Barney line had been reading a book that they got at the Convention called The Chicago Cap Murders. Naturally, I had to check it out. That is where I found the book, as well as its author and his wife. This is the writer, Warren Friedman. He was simply lovely. If you are a Cubs fan and a Chicago fan, you should read the book. It's amazing how accurately he gets every detail about Chicago!

In the lobby, ready to leave, who do I see but good old Alan, my favorite Under Armor spokesperson!

Here's our crew. It had been a long but awesome weekend.

And just when we were thinking about food, I spotted Josh Vitters. Erin, who had been sleeping, woke up immediately. This is her sleepily waiting for Josh Vitters to take a picture with her. Isn't she the cutest?

Here's me and Josh. He looks fresh.

And here is the autographed ball I got in my Cubs Convention mystery bag. Who the crack is this?

It was a great weekend, and here I will leave you with some of the Pepsi booth pictures.

Me and Steve Trout

Me and Dave Sappelt

All of us and Tony Campana

Me and Tony Campana

Hey, Cubs fans, go to Cubs Convention next year. It isn't all about autographs and meeting the players--although if you think you're too cool to enjoy that, you are a pretentious snob. You get to see cool things, meet awesome people, and learn a lot. I think I liked the seminars more than almost anything. Next year, we're staying at the hotel.