Playing in the garden

We spent some time in the garden today, where Pirouette could explore and play and we could soak a bit of the sun to strengthen our old bones...

I noticed this thing growing near the steps and can't find out what it is. Any ideas?

Here it is, a bit closer:

Pirouette had a good time chasing some bees:

Pity the weather forecast promises rain for the next few days...