how to cool off in the desert heat

Before Jonah and Aja arrived we decided we better take Elsie to the lake.

To simmer down in this heat for a little bit and let her know that the desert has some perks.

I mean, it’s WAY better than Hawaii, right??

Elsie taught us about “body womping” (and it was pretty incredible I have to say), and the rest of us got to work on our surfing skills.

Elsie begged me to try body womping as well. I wouldn’t recommend that sport unless you want to drink half the lake:)

…trying to take notes from Knox who can surf with his little nephew like a pro:

Happy girls at this happy place.

And cousins and siblings we adore.

One of my favorite views in all the land:

It’s so gorgeous and it whispers to me: it’s been a good day at the lake.