"This love is strong - why do I feel weak?"

Thunder is nearly impossible to please when it comes to food. We have a definite "I make it, you eat it" policy in our house, but he will go without more often than not. He is a freak of nature in that he literally hates all fruit. Yeah, fruit. What the??? The one snack we can agree upon is "traffic light grahams." PB, M & M's and graham crackers. A compromise for both of us - a little protein, a little chocolate. They also take about 15 minutes to make (child only).  He made them today. *Spoiler alert* I'm including some back yard progress pictures at the bottom. More tomorrow, maybe :) 

In H-P news, he crawls, cruises (nearly walking) and talks. He can say: "Hi", "Dad" and "more." He is so social and SO bossy. A perfect #3 who needs to get a long AND protect his flank at all times. 

Look at that insane mop of hair! I understand the obsession with curls now.

 H-P enjoys graham cracker snacks too! 

 Back yard #1 - that big mound is the rock slide (soon to be painted) They are about to lay the concrete for the upper deck (hence, the holes)

 Our nearly finished backyard fireplace. 

I need to get a few shots of the yard from below. It makes a big difference.