Backyard Mystery

I admit it.  I don't spend a lot of time in my backyard.  I usually only go out there when I let Rockett or the cats in and out. Our yard is so buggy, and as soon as I go outside the mosquitoes swarm.  But, during the springtime, we will get some flowers blooming, so at that time I might go check out the pretties.  (note:  any and all flowers were planted by the previous owners.  Steven and I have black thumbs.)

The other morning, I was lying in my bed, and I noticed this pretty colored thing in one of our trees:

I was too lazy to get out of bed to investigate, but I remember thinking how pretty that orange thing was. When we got home from work today, I went out back with Rockett, and noticed the interesting flower/thing again.  So, I moved a bit closer.

I realized there was something white and something orange.  I was intrigued.  I was feeling one with nature.  I was walking on the grass. 

What is this?  Why is there just this one bloom?  How amazing is nature that this can grow in a garden that receives little in the way of TLC?  I was praising nature.  I was proud of this strong flower growing in my yard.  I welcomed the symbol of persistence into my garden.  I had dreams of my yard being covered in these gorgeous flowers.  I envisioned receiving the "Yard Of the Month" award.

And then I saw this:

Curly vine?  Snake?  What could it be?

Price Tag.  Silk Garden Shop.

Fake Flower.

Placed in the tree by very funny boyfriend.

Oh well.  At least I don't have to go outside to water it.