Surprise in the compost

I went to dump the dehumidifier water in the compost (it's a thing we do) but when I opened it I found this perfect garter snake shed!

Tiny beauty

With its wings closed this butterfly is about a half-inch (1cm) across. Its small size explains why it is relatively unknown (by me at least) despite being one of the most common and widespread butterflies in the northern hemisphere. Our field guides call it the "American copper," but "common copper" might be more accurate.
Lycaena phlaeas.

Fast frenemies

My neighbor is a dogwalker, and was passing by with a golden named Murray so I brought Turkey Bryce out to meet him. They immediately engaged in a spirited game of biteyface.

3:00 snapshot #1736: Sunday

Puppy naps while Alexis plays with her Pokemans or something.

3:00 snapshot #1737: Monday, Labor Day.

Bryce likes the container almost as much as the ice cream.