Monday, September 21, 2009

I've got Moxie, Yes I do...

You've undoubtedly seen my SuperCoolAwesome new button on the left, right? Looks like this? And is clickable *hint hint*?

Moxie Media


And you've undoubtedly asked yourself - "Why, self, whatever is that rascally heidi up to now?!"

Well, huh, wonder no more!

I've got Moxie - do you? What IS Moxie? It's courage, guts, energy, know-how, skill, initiative. I've been chosen to be apart of a SuperFreakinCool Media group because I exhibit moxierific qualities. Ya know, minus the energy and initiative. Also the know-how and skill. Basically, we don't know why I was chosen - perhaps those people that run the place are delusional? Most certainly.

It matters not. I was chosen and they can't take it back. They even sent me Mona, their mascot, so I could show her around The Big Sky State (know why it's called the Big Sky State? Cause we don't allow sky scrapers, yo, so you can always see the sky. That's how we roll.).

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Mona got here right as we were leaving for our little 'end of summer blowout' with my parents. Lucky for her. otherwise it would have been a completely boring visit.

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We took off in the ghetto van (note the cracked windshield? Necessary to be a ghetto van. The smooshed bugs are an added bonus.).

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After awhile she was all "Dude, let ME drive for once." Pushy broad.

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What? Yeah, we were goin' 80 - sort of. The speed limit is 75 here and we may add a bit to even things out. So what?

We took Mona over the Continental Divide. She didn't want to get out. She was all, "Do I LOOK like I'm here to hike?? Not in THESE boots thankyouverymuch."

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The first night there, Mona was so shell shocked at being in the Great Wide Open that she got a little tipsy.

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Not to worry, though, she was up and raring to go the next day. In fact, she spent some time playing a game with the girls:



Then we found her getting in touch with her roots and trying to hide from my kids in the TeePees at the campground.

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We went ahead and took her with us to Fairmont Hot Springs, where she reFUSED to get in the water. Said she'd shrink or melt or something crazy like that. But she did enjoy just laying around relaxing to gear up for the rest of her travels.

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Then it was back to life as usual here at the Potter house. And since I think it's super-important and I wasn't sure when her last one was, I took her in to the GYN with me for a yearly pap. I sure do know how to show my guests a good time, eh?

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Woot! That girl flew out of her so fast it was ridiculous. You'd think she didn't have fun here with us. HA! Parting paps for everyone!!

Make sure you check out where else she has been lately and keep your eye out for other visits throughout the blogosphere this week. Want to see when she's landing in your state? Lolli from Better in Bulk has Mona's schedule posted so go check it out!



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30 comments:

Mama Kat said...

Now you all know how to show a girl a good time! Did Mona drink ALL of that?? It may be time for an intervention...looks like fun!

Tamara aka Cheapskate Mom said...

LMAO you took her for a pap? OMG what a riot! She had a Dr. visit at our house too, hehe

I faved you so I can find my way back! Love your blog :)

Bridget said...

HAHAHA!!! Well, sounds like Mona had quite the experience!!

Megryansmom said...

A pap smear! Wow that might even top my birthing experience with Mona, of which I have no pictures unfortunately. Thanks for the tour!

Kathy B! said...

My husband is from Billings! The continental divide is gorgeous... I wish I could have swapped places with her for that trip :)

Scary Mommy said...

Oh, no-- did you turn Mona into a lush?! :) Loved your pictures- what a great trip!!

Grand Pooba said...

Couldn't help but notice the New Age wine, which I have recently found too! The wine maker advises to drink it over ice with a lime, it's the best!

Wow, you actually let Mona drive? Hope this was BEFORE the wine :)

mommablogsalot said...

Wow it sounds like Mona got more than she bargained for in Montana! Also love the adorable video of her swinging with your girls!

MamaJoss said...

LOL - what a great post with MM. She looks like she had a blast! All for the last part of her adventure - too funny. Nice job - glad to have stopped by today...going to add you to my blogroll for sure :)

Kasey Hunt said...

I like your new blog look. Mona had a blast looks like.

Trenches of Mommyhood said...

That totally cracked me up - Mona Visits the Gyno. Could we make a children's book out of it, perhaps?!

angie said...

Glad to see that we don't have to worry about Mona getting her yearly pap. ANd, she went over the Continental Divide? She didnt' tell me.......:)

Liz (Loving Mom 2 Boys) said...

Well at least we know that Mona is...ummm....healthy for the remainder of her travels :) Looks like she had a wondrful time in your loving hands ;)

Summer said...

You are so the moxiest. Moxier than anyone else I know!!!

Jen said...

Mona sure does have some Moxie! I loved this!!!

Heidi said...

You took her to the gyno. I love it!!!!!

Susie said...

Looks like she had a great time with you:-)

Kameron said...

Maybe that's why she was so happy to get to my house! Geeze woman!

Heather of the EO said...

No wonder she was so cranky when she got here, she just had a pap!!!

You're hilarious.

Tranquility said...

Good thing she had that nice big bottle of booze to enjoy... to make up for that last little activity! ;) But it did appear as though she had a very pleasant trip overall - what a beautiful area to explore!

Mrs. Fish aka Two Fish said...

OMG ROFL at the OBGYN!! That is awesome! Oh the hot springs look sinful! Definitely have to come to Montana for that along with my obsession to wrangle cattle and get in a saddle again.

karie

WhisperingWriter said...

I laughed over the fact that you took her to your Pap. Hah.

Chief said...

I have been to Fairmont H.S. when I was little!

Awesome!

Texasholly said...

ha! I think that you are the only one that took her to the OB/GYN...so funny.

Sara @ Domestically Challenged said...

She looks like she had some fun! Good for the two of you!

Beth E. said...

Okay...if I ever get to come visit you someday, you've got to promise you won't take me for a yearly pap...sheesh! lol

Anne said...

LOL I'm glad you considered her health!

Mayhem and Moxie said...

I LOVE that you pictured Mona with a bottle of something called New Age. What the hell is that anyways!?!? Died laughing. Is that the official beverage of the Big Sky State?

I adore how you roll. Thanks for such a fantastic post, Heidi.

Elaine A. said...

I'm dying over here that you took her for her "yearly", you are such a good friend! Hope everything checks out well for her! HA HA HA!

Mimi said...

You & Mona both rock!