Sunday, July 4, 2010

watermelon & the Fourth of July

A thick wedge of watermelon has long been considered a Fourth of July staple. We wouldn't want to ruin the tradition, would we? Following our picnic dinner with friends, we broke out the local watermelon.


A good summer watermelon is like the Pied Piper, or so says my friend Jenni. As soon as the sweet, sticky juice began running between the table slats, the children were flocked up to the deck.


You've never heard such a quiet play structure, full of children with their faces buried in the green rinds, elbows becoming red and sticky.


Aren't they the picture of summer?


Even the littlest guy enjoyed his own fat slice of juicy watermelon.


Ahhh...a well-enjoyed Fourth.




10 comments:

  1. Yes, watermelon is a must for the 4th celebration here, too! We ate a juicy watermelon yesterday afternoon. :)

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  2. Mmm, looks yummy! Such fun traditions!

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  3. Yum! We didn't get any this year :( We are having fresh cherries to make up for it, though :)

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  4. I love this post. It is so summery and sweet.

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  5. Happy 4th Joy! No local watermelon here yet:( But we are enjoying a campfire with smores for the second night in a row.
    Warm wishes, Tonya

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  6. Now you need a guinea pig to feed those rinds to. :)
    Happy 4th of July!

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  7. Your watermelon pics are so red, juicy, and delicious!

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  8. Your description of a simple fruit is so delightful, Joy! Glad you all had a great day.

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  9. beautiful photos Joy--- quintessential Summer.

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  10. You can make watermelon look even more delicious than it tastes! Beautiful photos!

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