Chipmunk for Mom

I am speaking tomorrow after lunch, but I needed a break from praticing my talk! I cycled through the pictures from our time in RMNP and came across one of MANY pictures of chipmunks. I don't see them very often in northeast Arkansas, nor did we have them in Florida growing up. However, I enjoy seeing them when I can and I know Mom would appreciate this picture.

The chipmunks in RMNP were accustomed to people along the paths within the park, probably a result of people feeding them! We did not feed them, but they are just so darn cute. Many of them were so bold that I was afraid they would get stepped on! This little guy was working very hard to find food, and in this shot it looks as though he found something to nibble on.