I Don't Understand...

This is Washington Township Park, in Avon, IN. The dogs love walking the rough trails there because mom, being a good mom, lets them go into the creek to cool off their paws. Spoiled brats. We walked at this park 4 times in the past week. See how dense the woods are? Not once did I get bit by any insects.

Yesterday I worked in the flower beds, once again pulling the grass that wants to grow right in the perennials. I have two, count them, two welts on my face from mosquito bites. So here is the question of the day: how can I walk in the woods without incident, and get swarmed in my own yard?

That third photograph? Have no idea how Jake got his leash under Gracie's belly. Enjoy yourselves.
Linda