spending time with his niece (Haylen)

Lily nodded, staying on her back, catching her breath.

Thomas sat back next to her as he did the same

She gently poked his side once when he sat next to her and then smiled at him, her cheeks glowing and her eyes sparkling.

Thomas smiled when she did that, then put his arm around her

Lilyana rested her head against his chest, looking up at him with a smile.

Thomas smiled back at her

Lily tried to hide a yawn, but didn't really managed to.

Thomas saw it, "Sleepy?" he asked

"More liked tired out." she replied.

Thomas nodded, he then picked her up after he stood, taking her to the tent

Lily giggle a bit, feeling like a little princess.

Thomas got her to the tent, then set her down on her sleeping bag

"I know why aunt Shannon loves you so much." she smiled at him.

Thomas sat next to her and smiled when she said that, the fire was already out

Lilyana snuggling into her sleeping bag.

Thomas watched her, then went to pour water on the rest of the fire

Lilyana watched him, trying to stay awake a bit longer.

seeing that the fire was out, Thomas walked back to the tent and got into his sleeping bag

Lilyana had lost the battle with sleep by that time.

seeing that Lilyana was asleep, Thomas laid back and closed his eyes

Early the next morning Lily opened her eyes and quietly looked around.

Thomas woke up soon after she did

Lilyana watching him waking up, smiling to herself.

Thomas sat up, then looked at Lilyana, "Morning lass" he said to her

"Maidin mhaith." she replied, smiling proudly.