The kids are back to their favorite summer night traditions.

The after dinner swim at Watchic Lake (which we try to do at least a couple of times a week when it's warm).

Building camp fires with their dad in the backyard to make s'mores.

The one who does not enjoy early summer is Toddy the blind cat. He had his annual summer shave the other day and as usual, he wasn't too happy about it.

Fino shaves Toddy every summer because he sheds fur like crazy this time of year (just like everyone elses dogs and cats!)

He needed some reassurances from the girls during his shaving session.

Fino did a better-than-usual job with the clippers in giving a fairly even cut this year.

Toddy was being a bit more vocal than usual for the girls to open the door to get back into the house. But he was happily snoozing on G.'s bed in no time.

Do you have any summer time traditions with your kids or pets?
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