What Would You Title This Post?
House Style, Just Good Stuff | Posted by Jannie on 7 June 2010 @ 9:12 AM 39 Comments
A fourth summer angel sashayed into our midst yesterday!
(She also co-starred here and here.)
Also yesterday, one super-awesome dad decked the deck out in this surprise furniture. 3 little chairs, umbrella with stand, and white wooden table from Lowe’s — $45 total. (One more angel seat needed.)
And just who could that super-awesome dad be? Hmnnn, I wonder…?
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Watermelon umbrella with watermelon snack — how perfect!
Even the broken arm kid’s cast is kinda watermelon colored. Thanks, broken arm kid! Color details make this blog the frolic it is.
And broken arm kid? Thanks for being born — this blog post would’ve never appeared if you hadn’t.
But wait! What about the super-awesome dad? Who could he be?
This guy?
Yeah, that’s him! The guy who built the tree house for the broken-arm angel two years ago.
Let’s zoom in on this handsome dad…
Ahh, so cute!
What a guy!!!
He pretty-much rocks. And deserves a slice of watermelon. Or two. Or three! Heck, that man deserves a whole watermelon patch all to himself! A huge field of it! With a ride-on garden railroad running through so he can survey his melon dominion without ever having to leave the comfort of his engine car seat.
(View the tree house interior here.)
Ummm watermelon!
Ummm summer!
Ummm life and love.
I likes this! I likes it A LOT!!!
You had any watermelon lately? Or ridden on a garden railroad?
And seriously, what title would you give this post?
With love and funsterment from Jannie,
xoxoxo
On 7 June 2010 at 9:29 am Ana Goncalves said,
Dear Jannie,
What a wonderful surprise! That is such a kind thought, straight from the heart from your husband.
I love watermelon and interestingly enough I had some last night, a different sort, a bright orange one from Spain. It was very sweet, and tasted similar to a mango, but much more sweeter. I made a smoothie from it this morning.
I include a photograph for you to see what it looks like.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34014572@N04/4678950126/
I also received the beautiful soap from Sheila Burke over at Aventine Hill Bath Emporium which I won, on the giveaway that I entered displayed on your site.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34014572@N04/4678949100/in/photostream/
How about watermelon delightious for a title? Adding to the new grammar and love of watermelon.
Have a wonderful week.
xx
.-= Ana Goncalves´s last blog ..Listening in tune =-.
On 7 June 2010 at 10:12 am Talon said,
I’d call it “Seeds of Happiness”
.-= Talon´s last blog ..The Summer Sisters =-.
On 7 June 2010 at 10:17 am Lynn said,
Girls of summer? That’s not so inspired.
On 7 June 2010 at 11:28 am vered | professional blogger said,
I had watermelon yesterday! Sweet and cold and juicy. YUM.
On 7 June 2010 at 12:13 pm Paige said,
What a Mellon? No? well okay then.
how lucky to find such a find both in the patio, er deck set and the dad.
BB you best eat that soon before it drys up or worse, attracks huge flies, yep huge bitting flies like on my 365 post of 6-4.
http://365viewsbyme.blogspot.com/
Hey what’s wrong with a little self promotion. nothing at all I say.
.-= Paige´s last blog ..Someone Got Framed! =-.
On 7 June 2010 at 12:20 pm Luisa Doraz said,
“Hurry, someone is coming….SMILE.” Tooo cute of a post. You are all such nice folks.
On 7 June 2010 at 12:22 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. nope – not since South Africa .. all of 18 years ago ..?!
Ah now I understand ze pips .. yes watermelon land .. what great pictures .. and how lucky the kids are – they’ll always remember this .. and that little set isn’t that just great – I bet Kelly was chuffed as punch with her Dad’s little prezzie .. just in time for the summer holidays ..
Lucky girls .. enjoy the times together .. have fun … xoxo Hilary
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Food, Food, Glorious Food … What could possibly go wrong …? =-.
On 7 June 2010 at 12:36 pm Chris said,
Gorgeousness, that what you title this, simply GORGEOUSNESS… or Joy… or Awesomely Awesome. I wish I lived closer so I could enjoy a slice of watermelon with those FOUR sweet little girls. How fun!
On 7 June 2010 at 2:12 pm Jannie said,
Hey Dear Ana…yes, we were thrilled to see the deck furniture — I think I even moreso than the children. And since I can fit into those little chairs, I anticipate enjoying it with coffee, perhaps even all to me at some point — or many points!
Enjoyed both photo links — thanks. Since I’m not a mango fan I’ll pass on the yellow watermelon. 
Congrats on the Aventine Hill soap. I bought 4 cakes and just LOVE them, they are so pretty too.
hey Dear Talon… “seeds of happiness…” I like that!! I had a few titles in mind. Must not rush or force these things — the right one shall appear, and I’ll change it up.
Hey Dear Lynn… “Girls of summer…” I like that too!! Oh, decisions, decisions..
Hey Dear Vered… yes, nothing as refreshing in a fruit I think. Tho I find green grapes to be refreshingly divine.
Hey dear Paige, yes a melon! And a whataburber* with that what a mellon! BB and I have just returned from commenting on your wildlife photography over at 365. Thanks for sharing the good stuff!! *what-a-booger!!
(bugger?)
Hey, dear Luisa. I love it! Thanks for your submission. I’ll pick my favorite this weekend. Or on Thursday at 4:47 p.m. Texas time .
Ahh, thank ya — you all iz such nice fokes too!! 
My dear lovely Hilary.. do you mean to say you have not had watermelon or ridden a garden railway since S.A? Lucky kids lucky me (see my words above to Ana, as what I plan to do on said watermeloned deck. hee hee (evil cackling)
Dear sweet and nice and fun Chris (as I just described you to one of the twin summer angels, who has been here reading all I’m writing over my shoulder as I answer these comments.) Joyful Awesome Gorgeousness!! Gorgeous Awesome Joy! Awesome Joyful Gorgeousness! you are a definite “contendah.”
xoxoxoxoox
On 7 June 2010 at 3:31 pm Fireblossom32 said,
I would call it “Summertime & The Livin Is Easy.” That tree house is officially the coolest thing ever.
.-= Fireblossom32´s last blog ..In Egypt =-.
On 7 June 2010 at 4:31 pm sheila said,
How beautiful they all are! They look like a little miniture version of Desperate Housewives…or…some old summertime movie.
On 7 June 2010 at 6:43 pm The Title GUY said,
Hi Jannie!!!!
Some character by the name of Lance sent me over here…he’s busy today trying to get a monkey to smile (ha!! good luck with that one, eh!!)
I dream up titles in my sleep. Of course, I’m not sleeping right now, because I haven’t figured out how to type in my sleep. The problem – I forget these dreams by the time I wake up… Anyway, that’s not stopping me today…
The Seeds of Joy
A Man, A House, and Watermelons Galore
Just Red: Watermelons Make You Happy!
Um…Brella Rocks!!
The Watermelon Joys of Summer
The Happy Umbrella
A Slice of Fruit Heaven
Yummy in my Tummy
Sweetness…
Jannie, that’s all I have today. I hear Lance calling…something about that monkey just got away and he needs help rounding him up. Don’t tell anyone…but I don’t think he has a monkey license. If he ends up in the city slammer, you’ll know why (but you didn’t hear it from me…).
Great site you have, by the way!! I’ll be visiting again!
Happy Summer DAY!!
On 7 June 2010 at 7:05 pm Patricia said,
Oh I love watermelon – yum, but too soon for here. My sister-in-law collected watermelon cups and bowls for their beach house…my kids called her Aunt Watermelon….!
On 8 June 2010 at 1:51 am LL Cool Joe said,
Wow I’m impressed! I’d love to be able to build a tree house like that!
Lovin’ the umbrella too!
.-= LL Cool Joe´s last blog ..I don’t like Oysters, not that anyones asking =-.
On 8 June 2010 at 8:23 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Seven cheers for The Title Guy pinch-hittin for the Lance-alot! I tried to come up with some titles myself:
LADYBUG’S TEA PARTY
TEXAS TUMMY TREATS
GIRLS HAVE MORE FUN
RED-LIPPED ANGELS
AUSTIN DEBS HAVE BRUNCH BREAK
DRIBBLE DOWN
WATERMELON KISSES & BUTTERFLY AFTERNOON
SINFULLY SEEDLESS
KELLY’S POSSE PAUSE & REFRESH
BEAT THE HEAT
WHEN YOUR DECOR BECOMES EDIBLE
MELON ENCOUNTERS OF THE FOURTH KIND
And like the Title Guy, I too hear Lance calling. It seems the monkey was in a bad mood and he flipped his banana at Lance. Do you need a license to own a monkey in Michigan? 107 cheers for Daddy Jim for creating a clubhouse extraordinare! And BB, yes, munch fast cuz little girls get hungry.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..The Animal Ward =-.
On 8 June 2010 at 9:02 am Jannie said,
…
Um, my coffee is especially tasty today.
Hey Fireblossom! GREAT title. My mind was title blank yesterday. Thanks!! Yes, it’s one amazing space, that tree house. That Jim-guy — he’s a one-off for sure.
Sheila, your Desperate Houswives comment made me LOL. I’ve never ever watched that show but I can imagine those 4 as minis — cute!!
Dear Title Guy — YO!! So nice to meet you. Lance steered you here well. I am in desperate need of a good title!! I especially like this one… “The Watermelon Joys of Summer.” Thanks for that! Oh yeah, that Lance Guy, I hear he’s also has camel, llama, toucan and hyena licences. They all must keep Rufus on his paws! And hey, that Lance Guy — he sure got that monkey’s teeth white for the photo on the Levity Smiles. Must be Colgate White??
Patricia, the watermelon cup and bowl collection sounds WONDERFUL!! Something so cheery about watermelon colors.
Hey LLCoolJoe, welcome back. Hope you made it back safe and sound to the UK. I guess anyone culd duplicate that treehouse if they wanted to badly enough.
Hey Glenn! Very interesting and creative title choices you submit. I’d say of all those my favorite is Melon Encounters Of The Fourth Kind. I’m not sure about the monkey license, but we do need one here in Texas for killer armadilloes.
xxxooo
On 8 June 2010 at 10:05 am Mama Zen said,
What a cute umbrella!
On 8 June 2010 at 11:36 am Tess The Bold Life said,
My line for photo
“It’s a watermelon-seed-spittin’day!”
“Please pass the camera!”
Smiles as big as watermelon slices!
I can eat it everyday…it’s one of my favorite foods. Happy summer everyone. Hey that’s another title!
On 8 June 2010 at 5:43 pm Jannie said,
Hey, Sweet Mama Z — good thought and good title!!
My dearest Tess of the Thistledown marsh fields!! Always a treasure and pleasure to see your smiling-ness here!! I remember your tales of fresh watermelon and assorted veggies and fruits from your growing-up-on-a-farm days. You had some tasty times there. And I like your third title best, smiles and watermelons sound god together. You got it going on, Girl!! In oh, so many ways.
Now let me fetch the cake platter photo…
xoxoxo
On 8 June 2010 at 8:06 pm Thomma Lyn said,
I would title this delightful post “Watermelon Dominion”, from your adorable verbiage about your hubby. Your post made me crave watermelon something fierce! Looks like you and yours are having a delightful almost-here-summer. And guess what. We’re trying to grow watermelon in our garden again. Last year, it didn’t go so well — we got just one melon and it was pretty puny. But maybe we’ll do better this year with it.
And my sweet friend, I have an award for you on my blog. A soulmate award.
xoxoxo
On 8 June 2010 at 9:55 pm Daisy said,
I like this a lot too, Jannie. Such a happy summertime post. You have a wonderful family. Makes me happy coming here and reading your posts.
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Food From A to Z — T is for Toast =-.
On 8 June 2010 at 10:14 pm Luisa Doraz said,
I just wanted to come by and wish you a very happy time blogging. I will be on vacation. I will do my very best to get to a computer.I may have to leave a quick comment, but you will know I have been by. I will also be checking my blog for comments left. So, if you leave a comment….REMEMBER…Make me SMILE. Thanks to you all.
On 8 June 2010 at 11:31 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Drum roll, please……..
Title:
‘Wacky Watermelon Walkway’
That’s what I’m going to call that lovely walkway with the watermelon umbrella, the watermelon ingestion, the watermelon colored cast, and the Funster special brand of wackiness.
Let me pause to say I adore your new wacky watermelon wallpaper background!
Now… hold on. You said that Jim, “pretty much rocks”. PRETTY MUCH ROCKS?
OK… so, granted, you then launched into how he deserves a whole watermelon patch to himself. However, I wonder if that “pretty much” phrase should get a strike-through and be replaced with, you know, a more glowing commentary. After all, he made a watermelon porch for those 4 angels, right?!?!
Now, in the interest of full disclosure… I cannot tell a lie. I have not had any watermelon because I don’t like watermelon… to eat, I mean. It’s cute to look at on your wallpaper and Kelly’s umbrella. I just don’t like the taste of real watermelon. You know? The actual food.
So, there you have it. My proposed blog post title. I’ll be anxious to see if you edit the blog title to read: Wacky Watermelon Walkway.
I dare you!!!
Jeanne
On 9 June 2010 at 3:02 am SnaggleTooth said,
“Slsh, slsh, Pltt!
“Watermelon Day”
“4 for Melon”
“Melon Cally Doll Playhouse”
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Clouds =-.
On 9 June 2010 at 3:12 am trisha said,
A gathering of angels.
they are four prettiest angels for sure.
On 9 June 2010 at 8:05 am Jingle said,
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/06/09/the-celebrate-blogger-of-april-awards/
award, check out details yourself…
Happy Wednesday!
On 9 June 2010 at 8:06 am Jingle said,
angels,
love watermelons,
cute more than ever post…
u rock!
On 9 June 2010 at 11:47 am Jannie said,
Ahh, what a great rainy day today…
Hey Darling Thomma Lyn! What a super-fun title “Watermelon Dominion.” You liked that little blurb for my watermelon hubby, eh??
You guys are making it really really hard to choose. Would you say your watermelon is doing better this year? A soulmate award, ahhhh, thanks! Sorry I’ve not been over to your Word Dominin as much as I wish lately. But today I’ll be very much enjoying catching up with my favorite bloggers.
Ahhhh Sweet Daisy — it makes me happier than you’ll probably ever know to read your comments here and feel your sweetness in my midst. I do aim to post nice stuff that I enjoy, and soooooo glad you enjoy it too. I just LOVE blogging SOOOOO much!! Somedays I think it’s the best hobby ever invented!!
Oh, Sweet Luisa, I shall miss you here. Yu have become not only a strong commenting supporter in FusnterLand but a good friend as well. Exciting for you to be going on vacation. Enjoy! And of course — I’ll try to make you SMILE!!! Smiles are great — laughter even better.
Dear “Wacky Watermelon Way” title proposer, AKA Jeanne The Great. Howdy! And boy — were my words about Jim remiss, as you point out — he does TOTALLY rock!!!!! He really does. 24 / 7, 365. Watermelon is not for everyone. Do you like strasberries? Lemons? Kiwi? Mangoes? Turnips??
Snaggletooth!! Melon Cally Doll Playhouse!! That’s cute n silly. Watermelon Day is simple, effective. Good one! How will I possibly be able to choose??? You guys make my day on this. No — my week! NO — my century!!!
Trisha!! Sweet. Maybe “A Gathering Of Watermelon Angels??” Hmmmn, I like it!! And thanks as usual for your visits, I love having your light shine here.
Ahhh, thanks, Jingle. I am SO glad this post touched your eyes with happiness. See you soon!
xoxxoxxo
On 10 June 2010 at 5:11 am The Title GUY said,
Glenn,
Wow, maybe YOU should be the Title GUY!! Or…maybe we have to arm wrestle for that title!! Or see who can eat the most donuts in one minute!! Or maybe we team up!! Ha!!
I’m not sure if you need a license in Michigan….actually now I wonder if you need a license to drive in Michigan?? (hmmm….I’m not so good with the rules…)
And yep – the bananas have been flying around over here…it’s a mess!!!!
Jannie,
Rufus is trying to become the hyena whisperer. It’s not going so good. Lance is working with both of them as we speak. (oooh, that looked like it hurt…) I better go, it’s getting a bit out of control here…
On 10 June 2010 at 9:16 am Tony Single said,
I’m gonna go with Talon’s suggestion. A second vote for “Seeds of Happiness” here!
And it was so thoughtful of the Broken Arm Kid (sounds like a wild west gunslinger, or in this case armslinger) to be born and then to break her arm and then have it cast in such a pretty and perfectly matching colour. Man, she thinks of everything! I hope you gave her an extra piece of watermelon for that! She worked hard for it!
On 10 June 2010 at 2:33 pm Jannie said,
Dear Title Guy, and Tony — you both crack me UP. Do you work for HOURS on this stuff or does it come naturally and quickly to you?
Title guy! Where’s the arm wrestling meet?? I’m sure we all will be thrilled to be there! Can I be the judge? Oh speaking of licenses to drive, my Aunt Anna — God rest her sweet soul, got hers simply by a mechanic signing a slip of paper attesting that she could drive. That’s how they did it back in 1954 where I grew up. Geez! She never did get a real road test in her 60 years on the road, much to the chagrin of 3 towns.
Tony, Tony, Tony… Talon’s title is cute, yeah! And I tell ya — my gunslinging broken Arm armslinging kid is always waaaaay ahead of me. And what should my blog background be next? Hmn, something to match whatever BB doing, of course. Hmmmmmn. I must consult my next post, and see what the theme could be. Hmmnnnnn, indeed. Maybe the daisies will make a resurgence!
xoxoxoox
On 10 June 2010 at 9:54 pm The Title GUY said,
Jannie,
Speaking of “crack”…I can crack my knuckles. Did you just hear that?? Pretty cool, huh!!!
The arm wrestling meet shall take place in Red Square. It would match to the watermelon, after all. Or maybe Green Square. Or Greenland. We shall see which offers us the most lucrative deal for this amazing event! Right, Glenn! Glenn??? Are you there? Don’t tell me you are still out training yet tonight!!! Geez, this is going to be tough! Jannie – yes, you shall be crowned the judge/referee. Please plan to take course AWIMS109 (Arm Wrestling In My Sleep). You can then become a traveling referee for these sanctioned events. Okay…and Aunt Anna….here’s the deal – when I make it up to heaven (that’s the planned direction here!)…me and Aunt Anna are going for a cruise up there!! Weehoo!!!
On 10 June 2010 at 11:08 pm Rose said,
That tree house is neat. They certainly look like they are enjoying life. I’d call it a slice of watermelon life.
On 11 June 2010 at 9:32 pm tammy said,
I want a treehouse like that with a watermelon shade!
.-= tammy´s last blog ..randomness =-.
On 12 June 2010 at 10:57 am Jannie said,
oh hi — guys! how did you all slip in here so sweetly without me noticing until just now??
Title Guy — Pleeeeze tell me when we meet you will NEVER crack your knuckles — or your neck! I am highly allergic. Glenn emailed me a video of him arm wrestling Hulk Hogan, and winning 100 out of 100 times. Are you still up for it, Title Guy??? I think a great venue for that would be Nova Scotia, and you guys could all help with the house remdel!! And Title Guy, I’m sure Aunt Anna will be thrilled!!
Hey Rose again!! A Slice Of Watermelon Life is superb for a title! Oh what will I do? What will I do with such awesome ideas??? Hmmmmmmmm.
xoxoxoxo
On 12 June 2010 at 10:59 am Jannie said,
Oh Tammy — sorry! Yes, it’s a sweet sweet little space!!
xxoxoxxo
On 12 June 2010 at 9:13 pm The Title GUY said,
Jannie,
I promise to never crack my neck (I don’t even know how, although I suppose I could work on it!). The knuckles…I could be convinced to NOT crack them…for, say…cookies!!
Yikes! Glenn has had the smackdown with Hulk Hogan!! Okay – I’ve just signed up for AWIMS408. This class will be difficult, although I WILL come ready! (to Nova Scotia it is!!). Hey, I’ll bring Lance, too … he can do some work, for once!!
If you happen to hear from Aunt Anna…tell her I am so looking forward to this ride!!
On 12 June 2010 at 9:14 pm The Title GUY said,
Blue Bunny,
Getting sprayed with a water hose sounds pretty awesome!! Woo-hoo!!
On 13 June 2010 at 10:40 am Jannie said,
Title Guy, Title Guy, Title Guy! Just keep cracking jokes and all will be well. How ’bout peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookes? All-Natural P.B. of course for YOU, as I recall.
Hey, do you or That Lance Guy do drywall? And door hanging? Not hanging OFF doors while eating bananas, I mean, but fitting and installing doors on hinges? Doors that open and close as desired?
xoxoxoox