I know every parent thinks it, but honestly Ben is pure genius. I mean what other (nearly) 5 month old knows how to use a laptop?

For those interested in a quick comparison in baby photos…click for larger version

This weekend my parents had a going-away party for a bunch of friends and family. It was great seeing everybody, especially those I hadn’t seen in 12 years or more. The party was lots of fun, but later in the evening it really started to hit home that they wouldn’t be as close to us as they are now. We have known for a few months now that they would have to move but seeing the For Sale sign at the street really hits home.

I’m really going to miss the random dinners over at their place. That house has really become part of the family with all the work they put into it. I’ll never forget clearing all the cedar from the lot, leveling the driveway, building the deck, pouring the patio and walkway and all the other work we did. And that’s not even mentioning all the work Mom and Dad did making that house what it is today. Ugh!