ToddlingAroundTheWorld

11/26/2020 #givethanks Day 7: Made it to the day that is all about family. And so shall this post be. My family is amazing. We drove each other crazy while growing up, and that is partly what has bonded us together so strongly to this day. My parents had to have a lot of love to spread it out amongst seven kids. They did a stellar job of raising a group of self sufficient, strong-willed, fun and kind children, who themselves have become incredible parents as we have strived to emulate them. We had some tough times growing up, but our trials definitely made us stronger. We were a bit nomadic through my youth, living in seven different homes. We had to learn how to make new friends often and strive to adapt to those new environments. This also helped to build character. However, when I look back on growing up as a Miller, I am so much more grateful for the many numerous good times and memories that flow through my recollection. That our parents had a loving home which each of us were b...

11/25/2020 I have loved reading the Harry Potter novels since they came out in the late 90’s. My brother in law, Alan, was reading them at that time and introduced me to Harry. What fantastic stories these are. They teach us about the power of friendship, being courageous and fighting against evil, facing our fears and coming out stronger because of it and of the immense love of family - that they will always be there for you, even from the other side. I am grateful for those angels from our families that have gone before us and watch over us and protect us. To tag along with the amazing books, I started on another #treadmillmoviemarathon along the #seattletobahia virtual walk. I watched and walked through 1,445 minutes of Harry Potter movies and finished 2 marathons plus another 23.7 miles. J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World Harry Potter and the Sorcerers’ Stone: 152 m Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 161 m Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 141 m Harry Potter and the...

5,003 MILES COMPLETE ON THE #WALKTOBAHIABLANCA! Since beginning my virtual walking journey when Autumn left on her mission to the Czech Republic on July, 6, 2016, and continuing through Austin's Missions in Argentina and Las Vegas, I have now walked 13,679 miles! Here is the rollup of the statistics to this point: 1,584 days 13,679 miles (22,014 kilometers) 8.63 miles per day 28,890,000 steps (give or take a few thousand...) Going from West to East, 13,679 miles from Seattle, Washington, across the United State and the Atlantic Ocean, through Europe, China, Japan and the Pacific Ocean. I am now somewhere in the Bering Sea. I now have 3,031 miles to finish walking all of the way around the world. Since starting the Seattle to Bahia Blanca virtual walk when Austin left for his mission on June 18, 2019, I have walked 5,003 miles, which is the distance from Seattle to almost parallel with La Paz, Bolivia. I now have 2,017 miles to finish walking to Bahia Blanca. Special thanks t...

Today I was able to complete the Utah National Parks Virtual challenge. I came in seventh place on the leaderboard. It took me 39 days to complete the 369 mile distance. I came in at 9.49 miles per day, just a bit short of my 10 mile per day goal. There were a few days of travel within that time period where we were driving back and forth to Idaho for Autumn and Clay’s sealing at the Rexburg temple. Given that, I cut myself a little bit of slack as its hard to walk much when you are in the car for 12 hours a day. :) I thought I would be one of the crazy ones that did that much mileage each day. Apparently, there are more crazies out there that are not only older, but walk/run more than 20 miles a day! I have slacked off a bit in posting updates on www.toddlingaroundtheworld.com blog since Austin came home last week. I will work on getting posts in there more frequently going forward. It has been so wonderful to have Austin home. He keeps up with a positive attitude and a smile o...

Austin returned with honor on 10/1/2020

Today I become a ‘Marathoner’! I am ‘running’ (well, walking, cause my kneees swell up like cantelope when I run) my first marathon today. I am participating inthe #beattheblerch marathon, which is virtual, and going from Chinese reconciliation Park in Tacoma out across the Tacoma Narrows Bride and back for the 26.2  I will be posting live updates here as I go, so if you are one of my three followers, feel free to check in here on my blog at www.toddlingaroundtheeorld.com 8:07 am. Mile .4 Just passed the place where Autumn and Clay got married on June 8, 2020. Such special memories! I dedicate this marathon to my son, Austin, who ran my with me on my first #beattheblerch Christmas 5k run a few years ago, where he actually came in first place! 8:18 am, mile 1.2 Coming up on Restaurant Row of the waterfront, Harbor Lights. One of the few we actually haven’t eaten at yet.  Here is a video from the starting line! Wearing my waterproof shoes, just in case! Thanks tomy siblings for ...

over the past twelve days, I walked 111 miles for Kathya and Kathleen, who are following Jesus Christ’s example and being baptized this Saturday. I am so happy for these beautiful girls and hope that they have one of the most wonderful experiences of their lives as they follow their hearts and their Heavenly Father. Love, Brother Miller Durante los últimos doce días, caminé 111 millas para Kathya y Kathleen, que siguen el ejemplo de Jesucristo y se bautizan este sábado.  Estoy muy feliz por estas hermosas niñas y espero que tengan una de las experiencias más maravillosas de sus vidas al seguir sus corazones y a su Padre Celestial.  Con amor, hermano Miller