Cooling Down

So, it was hot hot hot in eastern Washington this weekend.  No, we didn't find snow, but we did find a great thing.  We loaded the dogs, threw float tubs in the back of the truck (another great reason to own a truck) and went to the lower Icicle Creek...where we floated and the dogs swam...until we reached a rocky stretch where we stopped, the dogs played, and every one came back totally cooled down.

As we drove home we stopped at a fishing access for the Yakima River.  And I stood, feet in the water, body absorbing the sun, and realized just how much I love summer.  The dogs were all over the river...it is such a great season.  We all live outside.  We know neighbors, we find new friends, and our bodies feel the warm healing power of the heat.

Ok, maybe 102℉ is a little too much heat!

Murphy's Day.