Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Our Hospitable Chipmunk


We added this colorful and whimsical mushroom to our backyard decor last week.  On Saturday morning, I was tickled to see that our resident chipmunk took time in his busy day to be the first to make our newcomer feel welcome.

Aren't they the cutest!!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ha! That's such a cute picture Shaddy. What a little cutie....thanks for the smile :)

Cheryl Peters said...

SARIE: It sure made me smile when I saw this on Saturday morning.

Have a great Wednesday!

Anonymous said...

Auntie Babe does not think they are cute, last year when your Uncle was washing windows in storm]
door a chipmunk got in the house, scared me to death. It took Allen a long time to get it out while I was locked in the bedroom. I just think of them as a rodent. but that's me , i know our neighbor feeds them.

Rob said...

Very neat pic! I can imagine him waiting till your not looking so he can begin construction on a new home .. little windows, chimney, and tiny welcome mat!

Natasha Drew said...

What a cutie! Thanks for sharing him with us.

Anonymous said...

Oh, he (she?) is so cute. We have squirrels, but no chipmunks here. I like what Rob said.

Stephanie said...

That is so cute! I love the little mushroom too!

Cheryl Peters said...

AUNTIE BABE: My goodness! I suspect I wouldn't like them much either if I'd had a chipmunk running loose in my house. Good grief!! I'd have been upset too. They're so quick in all their movements, I can't imagine how Allen got it back outside. Hurray, Allen!!

ROB: I love your imagination! I can just see the little critter making a home out of our mushroom.

NATASHA: So glad you enjoyed the photo.

BETH: We have chipmunks and squirrels, way too many of the latter!! Rob's clever indeed!!

STEPHANIE: We found the mushroom at Menard's and both of us agreed we should bring it home.

Were you ever able to mow your grass during one of Jake's naps? I read on FB about your attempt a few days ago. ;)

Stephanie said...

No I wasn't. I guess I'm just getting old and weak! I could always start it before :/ Tim can mow it himself, I just wanted to help. He'll just have to fix our rider!

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

So cute...
that mushroom looks kinda sexy(blushed)!
Happy Mama's Day to you dearest Shaddy!

xo*

Linda McMann said...

I love the mushroom! Its a perfect hiding place for your newest friend! Way CUTE picture! Happy Mother's Day to you!

Mistress Maddie said...

I love this picture! I just wish the mushroom had a little door in it. He could live like a smurf! Oh damn, now I have the smurf theme in my head!