Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Erin and Chad


Kelly wrote on her family's blog about Erin and Chad's courtship! 

More than Friends!

by KELLY on JANUARY 7, 2013
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As we have gotten to know the Pai2012110495232708(0)ne family over the last two years, their friendship hasIMG_9264meant quite a  bit more to one particular member of our family!
   We’ve watched Chad and Erin’s affections begin to blossom for each other as they have sought God’s will for their lives. We couldn’t be more excited about their recent choice to begin a more serious relationship. (Courtship update to follow!)
  
Chad sought to earn Erin’s favor and to earn our respect… and that he has done!! ThroIMG_8360ugh his love for the Lord, his humility, his thoughtfulness, his diligence, his perseverance, his love for his family, and his wise goals, he has shown himself a man of great character.
   We look forward to watching God work in their lives and through their relationship.   
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Monday, December 31, 2012

New Years Eve!

Happy New Years Eve!

Missed 2012 Birthdays & Anniversary

As we are getting closer to celebrate our first blogging anniversary, we have sadly missed a lot of the family birthdays.

Both Gil and Michaella's birthdays had passed before we started our blog. Gil's birthday was January 1st while Michaella's birthday was January 23.

In February, we shared our missing birthdays for that month. Jeb's birth announcement was shared on February 7th which was six days later.

In July and August, we missed Lawson and Josie's birthdays. Lawson's birthday was July 27 while Josie's birthday was August 4th

In September through December, we missed Judson, Alyssa, Kelly and Tori's Birthdays. Judson's birthday was September 15th. Alyssa's birthday was November 9th, Kelly's birthday was October 26 and Tori's birthday was December 20.

Gil and Kelly celebrated their anniversary on December 19th.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Happy 24th Birthday Zach!



Zach turned 24 on December 30. He shares his birthday with the duggar twins Jedidiah and Jeremiah!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Isaiah Bates Turns 8

                           Isaiah Courage Bates, the 14th child and 6th son of Gil and Kelly Bates,
                           turns 8 today.
                           Happy Birthday, Isaiah!