What would you do?

If a 4 foot tall bird wandered into your living room?

Now, if you've been following my blog, you may remember Charlie.

I scrapped about him here:

And shared a picture of him watching us eat breakfast here:

But his most recent behavior is definitely a first.  Charlie lives down at my parent's place on Hutchinson Island. He became very accustomed to being fed bait fish and all these years later, he's so reliant on my parents and their neighbors, that he pretty much never leaves.

The other day, my mom went out to take the trash out and left the door open, she got sidetracked talking to a neighbor, and my dad, sitting in the living room watching the evening news, was greeted by Charlie, looking for dinner.  Charlie is so used to being around my parents that my dad, getting up to grab the camera, didn't even phase him.

Anyway, I thought those of you who remember my old posts about Charlie would like to see how he's doing and hopefully find it as funny as I do that he now feels like enough a part of the family to walk right into the living room.

Comments

[Ashley]

OMG that is hilarious! What a funny bird! So cute

[Sarah]

LOL! That is so cute. What a brave bird.

[Natalie]

Okay, I realize I rarely ever leave a comment here, but these pictures are fabulous! The whole story is just too adorable!

[jan]

omg, jen!!! that is so freaky and so cool at the same time!!!

[Pam]

LOL! That is too freaking funny! I would just love that! I want to go visit your parents so I can feed Charlie!

Hey how was the party?

[Chels]

LOL! So cute!

[denali]

Seriously, I thought he was a piece of art situated in an odd place in the living room, just for kicks. Laughed out loud when I read your LO and realized he's ALIVE & kicking!

I still think I'm right about him being a piece of art, though ;)

[Shawn]

That's hilarious. I think I'd feel better about that than one flying around. How crazy. At least he's pretty. :)

[Michele Thompson]

This is so funny - I remember Charlie. I was wondering how he was doing! Hope you are doing well - I miss talking to you at OSS! Love what you are doing with the new house!

[jennyg]

That is tooooo funny....I thought it was a decoration!!! Hilarious!

[Kori Dorn]

That is just too funny!! LOL Seems like Charlie has decided to be a house pet! They'll have to start laying down newspaper for him to use! LOL

[Betsy]

Hey Jen! I just Saw your page and it is amazing!!!! I love your new house it looks GREAT!!!! Jimmy and I will definately have to take a trip to chicago (I never been) to check out your place and to drink some good beers :)Enjoy your new place and we will see you/it soon!!
See ya later,
Betsy

[Heather]

CHARLIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVEEEEEEE HIM! I swear if I ever go to Hutchinson Island (and chances are really good I never will) I am going to pack him in my bag and bring him home! He is SO freaking cute! Can your parents pet him? I want to kiss that pretty boy!!!! I remember when you first posted his photo - what a sweet bird!

[Linda Hosey]

I love the that you gave us an update on Charlie. That is way too funny that he walked right into the house.

[Tiffany]

Congratulations!!! How have you been? Busy obviously! Love what you did with the house, it looks fabulous. Hope you are well!!!

[Melissa]

Wow...I don't know what I'd do, but in that third picture he appears to be posing. Maybe he can get a gig on Top Model?

[Susanne]

Does he get offended if your parents have chicken for dinner?