20 Photos That Prove Chip Gaines Is Simultaneously the Cutest and Funniest Dad
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Chip Gaines may be voted most likely to jump headfirst into a Demo Day by Fixer Upper fans, but the father of five has our vote for cutest, funniest celebrity dad out there. From snuggling with his newborn, Crew, to showing the older kids new skills on the farm, Chip has shared so many sweet moments — and some hilarious ones — with his kids that remind us of why we love him and the Gaines family so damn much.
Ahead, some of our favorite Chip dad moments that kind of make us wish we were one of his kids.
When he shared his best parenting safety tips.
Whether he put the seat there to get near that delicious-looking corn bread or Jo put it there after lifting Crew out of it, we giggled at Chip's "safety specialist" pro tip.
When he took time out for a snooze with Crew.
He captioned the photo "#thegoodoldays," which is adorable.
When Jo caught him and Duke both snuggling with baby Crew.
How CUTE are they?
When he taught Emmie some new skills for life on the farm.
The way his arm is around her is enough to melt us.
When he shared a photo of Crew sleeping on him.
He captioned this one, "My heart is full . . . "
When Jo shared the sweet tradition he started back when Drake was born.
Chip keeps the hospital bracelets on from his kids' births until they fall off — so cute.
When he pointed out sights in the distance to Emmie Kay.
Jo shared this photo in honor of Father's Day and toasted Chip for teaching his family to stay curious and find beauty in unexpected places.
When he played golf with his boys, despite hating the sport.
"But you know what I don't hate?" he wrote. "Time well-spent with these beautiful boys."
When he got the whole crew involved in Demo Day.
He shared his love of the demo with his four older kids, letting them sign their names next to their sledgehammers.
When he gushed over Duke's love of reading.
A parent that encourages their little ones to love reading is our favorite.
When he lended his belly to share his excitement for baby number five.
Chip was so excited to announce Jo's fifth pregnancy, and shortly after revealed the night he was conceived. He was so pumped for Crew!
When he taught Duke how to play an old-school video game.
Jo couldn't get the boys to leave the office after they got an old copy of Galaga.
When he celebrated Emmie's birthday with a paint date.
For her seventh birthday, Chip painted alongside Emmie.
When he shared with his kids the best way to see baby piglets.
He showed them the best, safest view on the farm.
When he fell asleep next to Duke.
We can't handle the way Duke's wrapped around his dad's arm.
When he dressed up as a superhero with the kids as a surprise for Jo's birthday.
What a super family!
When he encouraged his girls to live their best lives.
He captioned this awesome photo, "Everything boys can do, girls can do better!"
When he taught his boys the value of hard work.
He took opportunities like this numerous times throughout the duration of Fixer-Upper.
When he shouted out Emmie and Ella as his fearless, unbridled world-changers.
"My girls!" he wrote. "Arrows in my quiver! And . . . just like their momma!"
When he shared the importance of getting outside to play with your kids.
He made that kid-size scooter work for him!