Burning energy, not skin

This playground, like many in the Sonoran Desert, has a canopy over it to protect children from the sun's UV rays and heat.



Rrrreeeeealeeeease meeee!



Soli loved the sand everywhere-- and not too hot to walk on at this place! Hooray for shade!



Stick 'em up! Now this isn't an amazing photo, but it documents an interesting phenomenon: Whenever there is the slightest breeze, Felix seemingly automatically throws his hands in the air like this, and does a deep intake of breath. Even at home on he actively seeks to have the fan on in his room so he can play in a breeze.