Thursday, July 15, 2010

The original CHIP Whisperer...

Last month I posted a 30-second video of Amanda feeding and petting our little Chip... (one of them anyhow!)


Clearly the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.


Her grampa (my dad) also has a soft spot for all of God's little creatures...


When dad was here for lunch a couple of weeks ago I suggested we eat out on the deck (it was before the terrible heat wave hit!)


It wasn't long before Chip decided to join us, much to dad's delight!

What can I say? It's in the genes!
Now be sure and hop over to see Cindy, My Romantic Home, for more Show & Tell Friday!

Donna

27 comments:

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Oh Donna Sweetie...
How sweet your Daddy looks feeding that little chipmunk. His little cheeks are so full I don't know how he could have possibly held another nut, but he must have loved your sweet Daddy.

Precious photos. So precious. Thank you for sharing with me today. Have a gorgeous day sweetie.

Country hugs..>Sherry

Claudia said...

Your Dad has the sweetest face, Donna! I can just tell what a gentle man he is. Chips knows an animal lover when he sees one. I love this post.

xo
Claudia

Sharlotte said...

This is just precious...how neat that your dad also enjoys little ones!
Sharlotte

Elaine said...

Love that last photo of your dad. Pure joy on his face. So sweet!
Chip is one lucky chipmunk. He gets so much attention from your family.

Now I know why you are such an animal lover. You get it from your dad. And I get my love of animals from my mom.

Heaven's Walk said...

Donna - what a sweet post! I love the look of pure joy and contentment on your dad's face. He looks like he's receiving a total blessing. :)

How wonderful that you can feed Chip and his buddies! I envy you!

xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

Southern Lady said...

How adorable! I love the gentleness that comes across in the pictures. Carla

Dogwood said...

Too cute. Looks like you dad is having lots and lots of fun with that little critter. I think the little guy has found a good home.

Dogwood

Martha said...

How sweet -- what is it about little creatures that make them so cute?

Brandie said...

Both of these guys are too cute! Thanks for share these pics and lifting all our lips in smiles. Too cute!

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

super sweet post! enjoy the photos a lot!..

Susan said...

What a sweet picture of your father feeding the little chip. What a great memory to have of your father!

Connie said...

How wonderful! You're going to treasure these pictures even more in the years to come.

Brenda Pruitt said...

How sweet that is! Your squirrels differ in color and look from our East Texas squirrels.
Brenda

Vintagesouthernlife said...

Sweet,sweet pictures! These are definitely keepers for your memory book.
Annette

Joanne Kennedy said...

These are some of the sweetest pictures I've ever seen. Your dad looks like such a kind and wonderful man. Makes me miss my dad.

Hugs,
Joanne

Cottage Rose said...

OH Donna; what adorable photos,,, I have spied a Chip playing around my patio,,, I should try and make friends with him or her,,,,,your Chip is just so sweet and friendly...

have a great weekend.
Hugs;
Alaura

cargol said...

Such a touching photo!
Carole

Unknown said...

Honestly Donna...that is the cutest thing I've seen today!
I absolutely adore your garden and cottage. It truly IS enchanted.
hugs

Lacy said...

Those pictures with your dad are just precious!

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Donna, your father's expression is that of pure love and attention to Mr. Chip. The trust that Chip gives to him is precious. Good friends!

I love this post!

Becky

Deb said...

Oh, how adorable. I love to see the soft side of a man with creatures.

Carolynn Anctil said...

Oh my goodness. Check out the bulging cheeks on that little fellow (the chipmunk, not your Dad). What a blessing to have made friends with a woodland creature, especially one so adorable.

I swung by for a peek from A New England Life.

Blessings,
Carolynn

Donna said...

I don't know who was having more fun - the chipmunk, you, or your dad! Sweet memories...

Bev said...

Stop by our blog! We have baby squirrels! http://44thstreetfabric.blogspot.com

We love the little furry creatures too!

Cheery wave from Bev

Julie Marie said...

Hi Donna, oooh, what precious photos of your sweet daddy and Chip!... I so love to hear about these kinds of things... I love all of God's precious little critters so much too... thanks for sharing such a wonderful post! xoxo Julie Marie

*Ulrike* said...

Too cute! I bet your dad had fun with chip!!

Bumpkin Hill said...

Oh how amazing, SO cute, love your blog, Catherine x