Henry's first word!!!

I can not believe it, Henry had his first word yesterday! My parents and Mea's cat came over to carve pumpkins and while we were cleaning up Henry was watching the kitty play with pumpkin seeds and started to say "kkkitty!" We were all so surprised! He kept repeating it over and over and over. Obviously he pays attention to his sister. Of coarse once I got the camera he became distracted.

Making Memories

As a child I have outstanding memories of each holiday. My parents always went above and beyond to make them magical for me and my brothers. With it being Henry's first Halloween, it was so much fun to see his reaction to the pumpkin carving experience. Once again you have made another wonderful memory for me, we love you Nana and Bumpa!

Take the top of Bumpa!

Henry's first pumpkin!

At first Henry did not like how it felt. He actually gaged!

What shall we carve? Possibly a kitty?

Bath time is much more fun with Nana and Bumpa!

Halloween fun with good friends!

For the past three years, Hank and I have enjoyed hosting a Halloween party for a group of our good friends and their children. Each year we enjoy doing it more and more! The age of the kids is becoming so fun, we were able to enjoy lots of Halloween activities. This year the kids even walked the trail hunt, unlike previous years riding in a wagon. We look forward to next year!

Pumpkin decorating!

What a cute bunch!

Worms on a bun anyone?

Bat Wings

Dirt Desert

Where does the nose belong Aidan!!

How many noses can a pumpkin have?!

The magical scavenger trail.

Look we found a treasure!

What a great group of kids!

Boo at th Zoo!

We had such a great day with the kids Saturday, Lake Superior Zoo had it's annual Boo at the Zoo! The Zoo was full of Halloween decor, spooky exhibits, and lots trick or treating stops. How fun for a three year old to go trick or treating with animals! Mea kept telling us "This is the best Halloween party ever!" I have to agree!

Roarer!!! Someone let a grizzly bear out!
Trick or Treat!

This little bear decided to go into hibernation.

Henry just goes along with everything!

What a "purrfect" day!

A Fall Tradition

Every fall since the girls could walk, Sarah and I have been bringing them to the corn maze. This year they made it through the entire maze! It was extra special this year for Mea. She had her first carmel apple!!! Thanks for all the fun memories Moravchik girls!

Yes, this really is her first!

How is your apple Gracie?

Four to chase next year!

A WILLINGNESS TO SUFFER

A marathon demands patience and and a willingness to stay and work through it. You must be willing to suffer and keep suffering. On a good day, running seems to flow effortlessly. On a bad day, it's the pain that flows. I have to say, the pain was flowing on Saturday. I have done lots of races and with everyone I keep learning new lessons. I did not reach my goal, but strangely I am more proud of this race then many others (4:01). I have never experienced pain so early in a race. My legs began to cramp up at mile five, knowing you have 21 more miles to go is very intimidating. This race was 100% mental victory for me. I love the sport of running, even when it shows tough love to me!

Words can not describe how happy I felt every time I saw my Mom, Mea, and Hank through out the course. I Love you guys!!!!!

"Winners Never Quit!"

It is finally here, it is Whistelstop weekend!!! I am so excited for myself and my dear friends participating in all of Saturdays races. The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce has been doing an outstanding job, for the past 11 years the race has been growing and growing. This years there is almost 3,000 runners! I have been fortunate to participate in 8 of those 11 years.

This race is special to me, as was the first after the birth of Mea. The feeling of completing a marathon after childbirth is euphoric. Knowing I can still train, be a mother and take on this 26.2 monster is an indescribable feeling. I am so grateful of my supportive husband, for helping me achieve my goals. My heart skips a beat every time I see you cheering me on. I love you Hank!!! Thank you to my dear friends and family, I love how after so many years you still always make time in your busy lives to cheer me on at races!!!

Go get em Sarah Moravchik!! Race with the heart and drive you put into everything in life!
You can do it Jen Miller!! Always stay positive and you will achieve your goals!

With everything you do in life remember this "Winners NEVER Quit!"

Our little Whistle Tots!

Mea, Grace, Henry, and Ava

The cheering squad is growing!

Is it Mea or is it Grace?

Carrots Anyone?

I finally allowed it, Mea has been adamant on feeding Henry by herself. She has helped many times but last night I let her take control. She did great!

Thank you Brodie!

Our family computer has been down for over a week. During this very busy time in the Dugger family, (moving, and remodeling) Brodie took time away to get things back on track. Thank you Brodie!

Apples, Apples and more Apples!

What a beautiful weekend for Apple Fest! Mea renamed it, "The Apple Party." Apple treats and a kettle corn filled tummy, what a great afternoon.

Cheers!

Sibling Love

This past week was another first for Henry, he got his first cold. Mea impressed me so much, every time his nose was running she would get a tissue and wipe it. A couple of times she gagged but that did not stop her. This made me realize what a gift it is to give a child a sibling!