I was cleaning the kitchen when I saw a bunch of bees flying around. After they calmed down I went out side to check them out. My science teacher showed us this at school a couple of times. Bees do this when the queen bee or a new one leaves the hive and searches for a new home. The queen will land somewhere and her family will cover her to protect her.

A dog plays volleyball against a man in the backyard.

One happy dog.

My horse Vegas comes in the backyard to run with the dogs on occasion and they all have a blast

The title pretty much says it all. This is Klaus enjoying one of his favorite toys out in the backyard.

Hopefully he doesnt fall for the cute-kitty-on-her-back ploy.

A visitor has been feeding the backyard deer and they are waiting anxiously to be fed

A pot-bellied pig goes down a slide.

Dog and a pig wrestle in the backyard

A family of bears play around on a playground and then take turns going down slide.

This deer Sam has been visiting the past week or so always by herself. She plays with the dogs by running along the fence with them. I have been leaving corn and apples out for her. I am hoping she hangs around awhile

Two skunks wrestle in the backyard.

Dont waste your time with a bowl of water. This guy wants it straight from the sprinkler head.

backyard squirrels eating bread.

Stella stalking squirrels in the backyard

This time we have a dog vs a rooster. The outcome may be shocking so brace yourself.