Good day

 2:37pm Yesterday was a good day for our girls, which makes me happy too. Brooklan started the day by finishing a camping trip and boating with a friend of hers. Love that she got to experience this!!--When I was younger we had some friends with a boat so I was occasionally able to do this; so thankful she was able to experience this too! She was able to enjoy her friend, ride on their boat, and she loved camping too.--I have now been informed that 'we need to get a camper or a tent.' :) Aili and I went to pick her up after noon and we headed to the Spring Hill pool. We met up with some friends there, which was great bc the girls had fun with them and our friends were able to help with Aili in the water so I didn't have to get in. Both girls had an awesome time there too. Then last night we had the girls' VBS program. So thankful for all the volunteers that helped with VBS, as it was a great week for both girls and the program was wonderful. After the program, there was a celebration for all families to enjoy and it was good to see and visit with friends. Such a good day. One thing I have found that has really helped me is seeing our big girls have fun, smile, laugh, and enjoy themselves. I'm sure Avelyn loves seeing this as well. But...I miss her. When we got home last night it's like I felt guilty for having fun bc it's like there is a part of me that is missing with all those fun things. As my mom has said, she's not missing, she's just not right here. And actually she probably is right here, just not where we can visually see her. I just miss her so much and I wish we could be holding her as we watch our girls do their VBS program or as our girls are swimming with friends. It's so hard. Thankful for good days like yesterday, but SO miss our baby girl.

So thankful we have our big girls to make us smile, have fun, and laugh, as I'm sure Avelyn, our angel, enjoys seeing all of us do. :)