Some Thoughts

The passing of our brother in law has been one of the saddest and hardest times in our lives. Ben was an amazing person. His smile and laugh still fills our memories. Ben was always smiling, telling a joke or a funny story with his friends and loved ones. He cared about others and was always concerned about helping out a friend or loved one. He was a great husband, father, son and friend. He will be sorely missed. The pain we feel right now is continually weighing on our hearts and minds but we know Ben would want us to be happy and to find reasons to laugh again so we will continue on. Please keep my sister and his children in your prayers. Thank you to all of our friends and family for helping us through this heartache. We love you.
Bens obituary:http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=benjamin-miller&pid=140751750

Slideshow Benjamin Miller Funeral

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same. ~Flavia Weedn,
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Porter First Steps

I didnt think he was going to do this any time soon. He is such a chicken just like his sister was. He would stand next to things without hanging on when he wasn't paying attention but as soon as he realized what he was doing he would panic and fall face first. We had tried this with him a couple times but he would just sit down when we let go. I think it was more by accident that he took that first step but then he decided to give it a try. He was so proud of himself!

Porter is 1

Porter is 1 year old today! I cannot believe how fast time has gone by. He is so ready to walk but still not ready to let go. He finally decided that he could crawl it just had to be on his own terms. I think that may be a reoccurring theme with Po. Everything he does it has to be his way and in his time schedule. I made him a bottle and stood a few feet away and held it out for him but instead of crawling or walking those few feet he chose to stand there hanging onto the table and yelling at me. He tensed his whole body standing on his tippy toes and turning bright red but for almost five minutes he refused to come get that bottle even though it was clearly what he wanted. He can be extremely stubborn but he can also be sweet and goofy. He loves to play peek a boo with sister and every time he looks at her he just has this look on his face like she is the coolest, funniest thing he has ever laid eyes on. I know one day sister won't be as cool as she is now so for now I'll enjoy these moments. He also loves to dance any time he hears music he bounces his bottom up and down. I love him so much and I am so glad that I get to be his mother.