Ben is 16!!!! Ben was born weighing 8lbs 15oz (but had they weighted him seconds earlier, before he "relieved" himself he would have been over 9lbs). Big boy. Of all our kids he is the one that takes after his dad. It is nice having someone reach those top shelves for you. A lot of people don't know that Ben didn't say his first word until he was 4 years old. When he was little, he had so many ear infections that his hearing was affected. We just thought he was a perfect little guy that would play by himself for hours and rarely cry. When he was 2 1/2 we discovered the problem and started him in a special preschool. His brain is wired a little different than most. He is very literal. He is always very intelligent. I think a lot of people under estimate Ben. He's quiet, but when he speaks we love to hear his vocabulary. He uses the best words ever! Things that people his age don't usually say (all in a good way, though). I think his passion is headed in the direction of track...he's a thrower. His goal is to break some records, and I have no doubt that if sets his mind to it and really wants it, he can accomplish it. Ben's bond with Kyall has always been super strong. She adores him, as do all of us. Happy Birthday, Ben, love you tons!
