It's been a fairly typical Nashville summer; meaning it's been hot, hot, hot, hot, and HOT! It's caused us to think of ways to deal with the heat, mostly to save our sanity. Even our little children of the four-legged variety have had to find their own ways to keep cool:
Our little guys always love being outside and being able to romp in the grass. But lately they're at the door and are anxious to get back into the cool air conditioned house, and their water bowl, after only a couple of minutes.
Mikey cools off in front of the floor fan.
Finnegan's policy: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Here he is working on his tan.
Hank taking a dip in the kiddie pool.
Nothing beats a cool leather couch at the end of the day.
all photos by Jeni