So Cal

 Riley: "Puff horns again? Really, mom and dad, is this the only way you know to amuse yourselves? Oy. We need a change of scenery. How about So Cal?"

Southwest obliged. Off to my parents house we went. 

  Riley enjoyed great times with his brave cousin Rene who taught him about snakes and then even offered to babysit.

Once we had childcare lined up, my mom, sis and I headed out for a night at the theatre. Thanks, Rene!