I’m Katie from On the Banks of Squaw Creek and I am honored to be posting on Elizabeth’s blog today! I normally blog about our life with two little boys, a turkey farm, and the renovation and decoration of our 100+ year old farmhouse.
Last Saturday, we spent the day at our town’s 54th annual Watermelon Day. Watermelon Day is a big deal in our town of 500, and here’s why:
2. Family
My husband was at home, taking care of our livestock in the heat. But Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Staci filled in and helped me out. I love having our families so close and the boys love it, too!
3. Friends
One of the best things about living in a small town is the fact that everyone knows each other and is willing to help out.
We sat next to two of Adam’s friends from daycare, and they made sure he got plenty of candy.
When I needed to nurse Isaac, a woman from church opened her home across the street so I could go in the air conditioning.
The owner of the “beauty shop” on main street handed her key out to a couple of families with young children, so they could use the restrooms and cool off, too.
When Adam ran across the playground and I started yelling his name, another friend spotted him and let me know where he had gone.
4. Rides
Grandpa spent almost $10 on 50 cent rides. Obviously, a fun time for a 3 year old! The airplanes, swings and train are owned by the Lions Club and are a crowd favorite.
5. Watermelon!
All you can eat, free watermelon. It’s rolled off a truck from a local grocery store and cut as fast as possible by local volunteers, like my very own father in law. We all perfected our lean-over-so-it-doesn’t-drip-on-your-clothes stance while devouring at least 1/4 of a watermelon each.
Watermelon Day will be an important part of our summer as long as the Lions Club keeps putting it on. What about you? Is there a summer festival that you look forward to every year? If not, we’ll share ours with you. :)
Thank you Katie for stopping by today to share the watermelon festival with us! It sounds like the perfect way to spend a hot summer day.
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what a great post, katie! looks like good wholesome summer fun- the kind i love, too! can you believe it's already half over???
ReplyDeleteFree all you can eat watermelon?! Sign me up. We live in a small town, too, and it really is so different from a big city. :)
ReplyDeleteOh watermelon, it's like the one non-negotiable summer staple! Is this were the "Watermelon Crawl" country song comes from? (c: Cute post! I'm going to have to check this lady out!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a wonderful town to live in, Katie! I can tell you all had a blast! And can you get any better than fresh watermelon in the summer?
ReplyDeleteYour little ones are so cute, by the way! I am sure they had a great time!
{Loved this post, and it gave me my "small town fix" for the day! I so wish we lived in a sweet town like yours!}
Blessings,
Jenni