See This...

...street? This street is where Evan will learn how to ride a bike. This street is where Evan will go trick-or-treating. This street will be where the bus will pick Evan up for his first day of school. And where he'll splash in rain puddles. This street will be where he meets his friends after school to play. This street will be where Evan will learn how to drive. This street is where Evan may take a stroll with his girlfriend.

...driveway? That is where he will play "Red Rover Red Rover" with his friends. That's where Evan will learn to play basketball, and we will play "H-O-R-S-E" and shoot free throws. Where he'll wash his first car. And where Linda & I will stand as we wave goodbye to him - teary-eyed - as he leaves for college.

...front yard? That's where Evan will play in the sprinklers. And jump in leaves. And build snowmen and snow forts. And catch fireflies. The yard he'll mow. And where his prom date and him will have their pictures taken.

...top left window? That will be Evan's room. The room where he'll sleep. And have sleep-overs. That is the room where he'll do his homework. That window he may try to sneak into and out of when he's in high school and going out without permission, or stayed out past his curfew.

...front porch? That's where his first day of school pictures will be taken every year. That's where we may sit on summer nights and enjoy the neighborhood. That maybe the place where he has his first kiss.

...house? This house is where Evan will grow up. And this house maybe where Evan brings his children to visit their grandparents.

...backyard? This will be the place Evan will love to play. This will be the place he goes snow-sledding, plays in the mud, and finds earthworms. And hunt for Easter eggs. And build a treehouse. And play baseball. And football. This will be the backyard that will host playdates and birthday parties and family get-togethers with his cousins and any future cousins (or siblings).

That's right! We're moving! This house is where our memories will be made. This will not just be our house, but it will be our home. A home that I hope Evan will love and remember for the rest of his life, like I did my childhood home. This home has so many memories waiting for it...I can't wait to begin!