I met Javy Lopez!

I can now die a happy girl. :D

The Album: Click here. All the pictures I took are so out of focus because I couldn't control my shaking hand. I have never been this nervous to meet someone in my life, but it was worth it!

The Story:

Lizziebeth and I decided yesterday afternoon that we'd make the drive up. My friend's bridal shower was later than I thought, and I figured if we were in line early, I could get to both. We were the very first ones to get there at 9:15 this morning, up in freakin' CUMMING, GA. It is... 38 miles from me, I think? Well, the signing was from 11-1, and considering his popularity when he played here, I thought we'd be in line for a while. (Lizziebeth brought camp chairs and snacks!)

We saw a couple of women waving at us from the building, so we went over and talked to the manager for a minute. He verified that yes, Javy was going to be there...and since there was no line, we left to get some super-cheap gas at the nearby RaceTrac. When we came back, only one other person was there!

We sat in the car until 10:15 or so. More people were showing up then, so we went in and asked to use the facilities. There were about 20 people in line by that time, so we had to wait outside instead of inside. My hair whipped around pretty good -- it wasn't as pretty as it can be. :(

Javy drove up in a new silver Lincoln MKX. All I could see was his smile; it doesn't take much to recognize him!

We met Susan (what's up!) and her sister Laura -- they had an awesome picture of Javy and their family from a long time ago. (They were guessing '93 or '94?) Javy stared at their picture for a long time, and commented, "I feel old!" Aww, but you're prettier than ever!!

The signs outside said he wouldn't take pictures, but we noticed he would if someone asked! He signed my baseball metal sign (above), and said it was really cool. He asked if I bought it just for this (the autograph session, I guess), and I said no, I've had it for a couple of years. He then asked if I wanted him to sign small, so other people could sign it, and I think I scared him when I said, "No, sign it as large as you want!"

He looked up and I said, "You've been my favorite for a long time." I didn't say it in a creepy way, but I was trying not to collapse into giggles. I think he sensed that, because he kinda laughed and did sign it big! Then I asked if I could have a picture, and he said "of course!" Eeeeeeeee! :D

His face was SO CLOSE to mine, I couldn't breathe! I thanked him, and we went outside, and my hands were shaking worse than ever. I turned into such a fangirl; I'm embarrassed. I didn't do this with BMac or Frenchy! But they're not Javy, you see. ;)

Anyway, he was a doll! So, so sweet, and obviously, SO HOT. The end!


PS -- I tried to get a couple of pics of the tattoo wedding ring, but I was quite out of focus. Worst pictures ever!