We've been M.I.A.!

Geesh. I'm a terrible 'mother'. No blog update in over 2 weeks?! Goodness!

We've been taking it quite easy here in Southern California. Mostly because it's been so darn hot that Reilly and his siblings have been laying low, trying to keep cool! If only we could put them to work to pay for our air conditioning... ;)

Last week Reilly and I, in an attempt to cool off, headed to a local park. I brought a book and Reilly brought a rawhide stick. He LOVES these things! He typically gets so excited he's getting one that he tosses it around and then chews and then tosses it around again!

Nom. Nom. Nom.

On Monday night we went bowling. 

"But, Mom, why are they throwing the balls away?? And it's SO loud in here!"

Reilly was quite concerned and curious at first, but just as he's been lately, he quickly came to me for comfort. I assured him that he was fine and he eventually just knocked out.

As I mentioned before, our kids are quickly taking to Reilly. He's definitely part of their pack.

It's been interesting to see how Hunter took care of Harry. Harry looks after Brooklyn. And now we often find Reilly following every move that Brooklyn makes. 

But more often than not, all four of them are together!

Reilly's getting HUGE. And smart. Today I filmed just a few commands we've been focusing on. 

Reilly has been very quick to pick up the hand signals I've taught him. Not too shocked though!

(Please excuse me wearing my husband's shorts in the first clip. It's hot, people.)

Well, we human brats are headed to Maui on Friday. Reilly's favorite aunt, Ann, is coming to visit and take care of him and the other kids. He has no idea what fun is in-store for him! And she has no idea exactly how big Reilly has gotten! Good luck and have fun, Ann!