How do you survive 108 degrees in the summer?

This last week the kids and I went with my sister-in-law, cousins, and my parents for the annual Grand kids and Grandparents (and moms) getaway in St. George. If you are ever planning on being in any location where 108 degrees is the norm in the summer, here are a few survival tips.

1. Before leaving, spend two days at a mountain resort playing in the bounce house, alpine slide, and bungee trampolines.

2. Then take a tram to 11,000 ft above sea level and snuggle in your sweatshirt. You now think that 108 degrees sounds wonderful.

3. Upon arrival, go swimming. All day. (Sorry no photos)


4. Bring spray bottles while hiking. This will not only allow you to cool off by spraying yourself with water, but it will allow you to spray the sand and play in the mud so you don't even notice the heat.

5. Hike in water. It helps when the river is freezing. 

6. If you are under a year, sleep in the stroller.

7. Eat ice cream. You will be more cool if it covers your entire face.

8. Play in the slightly cool bathtub with cousins. Bubbles required.

9. Stay inside and do a craft project. (Grandma's are necessary for this step to be completed without mothers pulling their hair out or children loosing interest.)

10. Visit the air conditioned visitor center at the St. George Temple.

11. Go to a shaded location and crawdad fish with a stick, a string, and bacon.

   11. Go to the outdoor evening performance of Alladin. At midnight when the show ends it will be 90 degrees but by this point, that will feel cool.