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Our House Guest

September 23, 2009

This past weekend, we had a house guest.

Her name is Moxie Mona, and I don’t approve of her wardrobe choices. She’s a grown up, though, and she didn’t ask for my opinion, so I kept it to myself.

Hey, now! It happens once in a while.

Moxie Mona is traveling around the fifty states this week, visiting bloggers and getting a look at their hometowns. When Moxie inquired about coming to stay with her, I made sure she wasn’t allergic to cats, and then I happily welcomed her to join us.

I live in an awesome part of Pennsylvania. Harrisburg itself is full of history and culture. There is a long riverfront on which you could walk for an entire day. Islands dot the river, and the Wildwood Nature Preserve just north of Harrisburg is nothing short of wonderful.

A few miles to the east is Hershey. You know, HersheyPark, Hershey’s Chocolate World, the Hershey Gardens, the Hershey Outlets, and the Hershey Museum? All of it is fun and interesting.

York is a very short drive, and home to a Harley Davidson motorcycle factor and thirty or so other unique factories – everything from potato chips and pretzels to clocks are made in York County, and most of the factories offer walking tours.

Just west of York is Gettysburg. Gettysburg, site of the most famous battle of the American Civil War.

That’s all less than an hour away from our house. I could go on for days without driving more than an hour in any direction. And then, if you’re willing to drive 2 hours in one direction, you could hit Philadelphia, King of Prussia (second biggest mall in the country!), the Crayola Factory, Baltimore, DC, and (perhaps most importantly), State College, home of Penn State.

I told you, I live in an awesome part of Pennsylvania.

So after presenting Moxie Mona with all of her options, we asked what she’d like to do. She said what any true super hero would, “I don’t want you to go out of your way, really. I’ll tag along and do whatever you had planned for the weekend.”

Uh, okay, Mona, whatever you say.

We had planned to go to the county fair this weekend.

Where I live, the county fair is a really big deal. The York Fair claims to be the oldest fair in the country, dating back to 1765. It’s a huge event, lasting ten days and hosting all sorts of concerts and shows and events.

Before the fair, we went to breakfast with my mom, dad, and sister. Mona came along, but hadn’t worked up much of an appetite yet.

Moxie Mona Needs a Healthy Breakfast

Once we got to the fair, Grace and Mona asked to see the baby animals. First, we saw the baby duckies. Mona was smitten.

Moxie Mona and the Ducklings

Next, we saw the baby chickens.

Moxie Mona and the Baby Chicks

Then, we went to see the baby bunnies. Mona really liked them. Can you tell?

Moxie Mona and the Baby Bunnies

All of those baby animals made Joe hungry, so he took Mona for a snack. They shared a Jerk Chicken Wrap. If you’re ever in the area during the York Fair, you should definitely get a Jerk Chicken Wrap.

Moxie Mona and her Fair Food

Having been sufficiently nourished, Moxie Mona joined Joe and Gracie for a farm tractor photo op. When I was little, my Grandma had a tractor just like this.

We called it Old Bill.

Mona was impressed.

Moxie Mona and the Farm Tractor

Even though the tractor was really neat, Gracie Mona wanted to see more animals. It was almost the time for the Pig Racing show, so we headed over to the pig racing track.

See Mona there? It was a job wrangling Grace and Mona. They were quite the handful.

Moxie Mona and Hendricks Racing Pigs

Out came the piggies, a definite highlight for all of us!

Hendricks Racing Pigs

Nearby the racing pigs were walking geese. All geese walk, but these ones are especially friendly. They drink pop and eat ice cream and walk around the fairgrounds. Fun stuff.

Moxie Mona wanted to pose with the geese, but I wouldn’t allow it. That caution tape is there for a reason!

Moxie Mona and the Walking Geese

We were going to see more animals – cows, pigs, goats, sheep, Clydesdale horses – but Grace conked out and Mona had to move on to other bloggers’ homes. Those animals would have to wait for another trip.

Moxie Mona takes a rest with Gracie and her Tiger Puppet

If you’d like to see more of Moxie Mona’s travels, you can check her out at Mayhem & Moxie.

Happily submitted to Tell Me Thursday, Things I Love Thursday, A Thousand Words Thursday, Show and Tell Friday,PhotoStory FridayHosted by Cecily and MamaGeek, Beautiful Life Friday, Friday’s Foto Finish Fiesta, Finer Things Friday, and Hooked on Fridays

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  • Georgie@Decisionally Challenged said:

    I really do think you live in one of the FAB-est states ever! I would love to visit in person but this post will tide me over until i can get there…so enjoyed your Mona pics
    Georgie@Decisionally Challenged´s last blog ..I Got Moxie How ’bout You My ComLuv Profile

    # 23 September 2009 at 10:14 pm
  • Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) said:

    We missed the Fair! I had the dates mixed up in my head. Well, I have a lot of things mixed up in my head, so that’s par for the course…(grin!!)

    Looks like you showed Mona a great time! :)
    Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)´s last blog ..Moxie Mona Goes to Pennsylvania and Gets a History Lesson My ComLuv Profile

    # 24 September 2009 at 7:09 am
  • Lolli said:

    I LOVE the racing pigs and ducks. That is my favorite thing about the county fair!! And considering we don’t live too far from you, I wouldn’t be surprised if those were the exact SAME pigs that visit our fair! I simply love PA, and I’m glad we live close enough to visit often. Thanks for showing Mona such a good time!
    Lolli´s last blog ..Just Call Me "The Eye" My ComLuv Profile

    # 24 September 2009 at 8:00 am
  • Mel Fraase said:

    Wow, Mona can really eat!! Looks like it was a fun visit!!!
    Mel Fraase´s last blog ..A Thousand Word Thursday – A Trip to the Orchard My ComLuv Profile

    # 24 September 2009 at 10:12 am
  • Mayhem and Moxie said:

    Thank you for such a fantastic post. What an amazing time you showed our girl. I adored seeing all the photos and reading about Mona’s adventures.

    You did the great state of Pennsylvania proud, my friend. I heart county fairs. Such fun.
    Mayhem and Moxie´s last blog ..Mona’s Last Stand My ComLuv Profile

    # 25 September 2009 at 10:16 am
  • Sally said:

    What fun…great post!!

    # 25 September 2009 at 3:51 pm
  • Yaya said:

    Lol Mona with the bunny! Too cute!

    # 27 September 2009 at 4:33 pm
  • The Diaper Diaries said:

    Adore the last picture!! Too cute
    The Diaper Diaries´s last blog ..An Update of Sorts My ComLuv Profile

    # 5 October 2009 at 8:46 pm

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