Benjamin Scott Lee

On May 31, 2005 we welcomed our first son into this world. He was 8lbs and 14 ounces and 21 inches long. I was in labor for over eighteen hours and after three hours of pushing he finally made his entrance. I didn't know what to feel...happiness, anxiety, relief. I think I felt a little of both. Now after five years I still feel all of them.



Benjamin is just a delight to have around. He is soft-hearted and kind to everyone. He can't stand to see someone sad. If he gets mad at one of his brothers and hits or kicks them he usually starts crying too.



When he was a baby he took his time doing everything. He didn't walk till sixteen months.




He used to sleep with three different stuffed animals and when Chris would get up and leave in the morning he would toddle in and bring his bear. Then he would toddle back and get each one of his animals, plus his blanket. when everyone was in the bed he would climb up and go back to sleep with me.

When he was ready to go out side he would bring me his shoes and go wait by the door till I got the message.

As he started to talk, some of his first words were "expecto patronum" and "rock and roll".


He loves to sing. His favorite songs are "Eye of the Tiger" and "We will Rock You"

He loves Super Heroes and Scooby-Doo.


Benny can't wait to have a baby sister. I think mostly because then he will have a legitimate excuse for getting a princess castle so his Heroes will have someone to rescue.

He loves his little brothers. Whenever Chris and I threaten to leave Caleb at the store, Benny gets really upset and starts crying. He says "you can't leave him cause he is family" or "he is your son and my brother. We have to stay together."

When he grows up he wants to be a Fireman, a Doctor, a Home Depot truck driver, an Astronaut, and an Ice cream man. Plus he wants to get married and build a house. we haven't quit figured out how he is going to manage all this, but we still have time.


He misses his cousin Esther dreadfully and insists that she is either moving to Texas or we are moving back to Provo.

I can't believe that it has been five years already. I can still remember thinking my pregnancy was going to last forever. I couldn't wait to hold my baby boy. Now all I wish is that he still wants to give me cuddles at night.

I am going to miss him so much when he starts school next year. He is so excited about Kindergarten and has already picked what kind of lunch box and back pack he wants.

I hope that he has many more years ahead to wow and amaze me with how funny, smart and sweet he can be.

I love you Benny Boy!