Don't you just love this time of year!? Fun, yes. But because I find it stressful, I'm always on the lookout for something that adds fun and cheer to the season, without a lot of work/effort!
Lucky likes to chase apples as much... or more... than chasing a ball. Maybe he likes the taste!
The indoor photo is a different dog but is a representative photo of a Norwegian Elkhound. Looks a lot like Lucky
Obviously he can't read (I think!) but he knows that space is for the small dogs and he's not allowed in it.
This little pumpkin came from the seeds of a "100 pound" pumpkin. We'll see how much it grows before halloween -- only 2 months to grow!
Hot and dry this September 1st.
Green and Lush this past July 2nd. 
It's hard to sneak up on a hummingbird! Yesterday was so hot, they were much braver so they could get some nectar. Either that or they're getting used to us! They were battling it out -- not good at sharing with each other!
The little tiny dainty black eyed susans have rounded petals and the cut ones stay in the vase much longer. 
We have several hummingbirds that visit and you can tell who is who by the color of their throat. It's always fun to catch a glimpse of them before they take off thru the backyard.
Sailors take warning. It's supposed to be a beautiful day today!!
Taken just 20 minutes later.
Two Bucks with horns were eating apples right off the tree this morning at 6 am. They hear everything! Every time I tried to move around to get a better shot from the house, they'd stop and stare. Then they slowly wandered over to another tree. Then meandered back around the pond and slowly into the woods. Not even really flicking their tails... just mosied along. Probably two brothers, since they looked to be the same size and age.
The Birdhouse Gourds have grown up and overtop of the trellis. I can't believe what a difference great compost can make to a garden!
A couple of years ago we planted a whole bunch of pine trees. * I say we in the royal sense... actually I didn't even touch the shovel!!
