Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Sweetness...

...the aroma was heavenly...

...juicy...

...no need for this...
I'm sure some prefer
do you eat yours with salt?
...memories from long ago...
Daddy would hold & tilt
and
I would drink the juice to my heart's tummy's content.

This is my nephew's son.
My dad would have enjoyed him so much!

Simple Pleasures
 =
Sweet Juicy Watermelon
Sweet Precious Memories
Sweet Baby "Elbow Sugar"

I'll be joining the others on Thursday
for Simple Pleasures.


Project Simple Pleasures2

25 comments:

PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com said...

Just bought a Smith County watermelon, can't wait to try it.

Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rd said...

Thanks, but no salt for me. Oh, and the heart of the melon is my favorite! Your pictures are beautiful. How have ya been?

Joan Hall said...

Oh yes, watermelon... (and I like it with salt.)

Your nephew's son is such a cutie!

Anonymous said...

Your great nephew is very precious! I love watermelon!

Ruth Hiebert said...

A sweet,cold slice of watermelon is so refreshing.No salt on mine.

Sherri B. said...

What a cute little guy!! I love watermelon and remember as a child having the juice drip down my arms and having a big belly from it.

Ginny Hartzler said...

What wonderful and evocative pictures! I think your tummy AND heart were both content when you had watermelons with your dad. After going back again to have another look at that sweet little boy, I just noticed that he is leaning on a watermelon!! What wonderful watermelon memories, past and present.

S. Etole said...

That looks so tempting .... your nephew is adorable.

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Watermelon is a real symbol of summer.

Dorothy said...

That watermelon looks yummy! We got our first one yesterday and I can't wait to cut it!

MadSnapper said...

beautiful baby boy and I love WM and eat mine with salt, hubby says i ruin it. he likes his cold i like mine room temp

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

You know you caught it...that is why I enjoy watermelon so much...such memories! Now they tell us all the nutritional value in watermelon, but growing up, spitting seeds, juice dripping down my arms...to me it taste great and brings back so many memories.

Anonymous said...

The watermelon looks delicious and the baby is precious!

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

So glad you came to the party, Karen. Your photos are magnificent, and watermelon is one of my favorite summer eats. I think it was Mark Twain who said when you've tasted watermelon you know what the angels eat. :) Your little nephew is a cutie pie.

Julie Harward said...

We must be thinking alike today...all the watermelon goodness. Love that sweet little guy there..so cute! :D

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Yep! Salt is required on my watermelon and cantaloupe. My family thinks I am crazy but that's the way I've always eaten it. Maybe it's a southern thing. :) Your nephew is adorable. Blessings, Tammy

Nikki (Sarah) said...

salt on watermelon??? love the part that your dad would tilt it for you to drink....awesome memory

Susan said...

Mmmmmm. That looks so refreshing. What lovely memories you have of your Daddy with the watermelon!

I never tried it with salt but it sounded good. Susan

Beth in NC said...

Ahhhh. I just finished one that looked like that this morning. We threw what was left (which wasn't much) to our chickens who LOVE a cool treat.

Thank you for the sweet comment on my blog.

I am your newest follower. :o)

Have a blessed day!
Beth

Karen said...

My hubby loves watermelon with salt. Me, not so much. Precious memories of your daddy. Thanks for sharing them. and thanks for your visit. blessings, k

Kathleen said...

I didn't know that salt was ever taken on watermelon. I can't imagine that. Beautiful photography!

Gayle said...

So funny, I just told my husband before I went to your blog, there is some watermelon left in there I am going to get some! I use salt I think it makes it sweeter. So many wonderful summer memories around watermelon isn't there? Thanks for stopping by Behind the Gate and for a visit today.
Blessings,
Gayle

Trish said...

Beautiful images in word and photos!!
Your nephew's son is gorgeous - what a lovely photo of him!
blessings..Trish

Barbara Neubeck said...

Hi Karen,
Love your photos, and the little guy is gorgeous. Must try salt the next time I have watermelon...thanks for the tip.

God Bl;ess
Barb from Australia

no spring chicken said...

Your pictures are beautiful... and so are your loves.

Blessings, Debbie