Pretty in Yellow

We have cacti growing up under the treed section of the yard.  Years ago, we had one little patch, but as the years have passed, we've gradually gotten a few more here and there. I'm guessing that the fall leaves mulch them really well so they're protected through the winter. This year, many more have popped up.  Perhaps our mild winter had something to do with it.  I wonder why they grow up under our trees and not out in the open area of the yard.

In any event, they're blooming!

This is just part of the largest patch.

This one has a bee inside!

At least, I think it's a bee.

There's a little bug on this one too.

It's not a ladybug but it looks similar.

Perhaps it's a relative? 

Like maybe a gentleman bug.

When I first saw these, the 1969 

movie Cactus Flower came to mind.

Remember that flick?

Goldie won and Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting actress. 

I know because looked it up!  

In honor of Goldie, the Golden Globes were named after her.  

Okay, I LIED!  They weren't named after her but it sounded good for a minute!  

This was a rather pretty post but  

up next is a somewhat ugly post.

Cactus Flower Smiles,

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