Below you'll find a list of all posts from December, 2016
Happy Birthday, Zach! How could I even begin to say enough about one of my very very best friends!?? Zach, you’re the one that always cries with me… the one that puts an arm around me and says, “I understand.”… the one that reminds me: “Just trust God”…. the one that keeps me informed on…
I don’t repost often, but I was brought to tears when I read this on Carlin’s instagram. I realize how my little baby has grown up- in age and in wisdom! “This past year God has been teaching me about the people and influences I have brought into my life. These people (or things) affect…
Ok, this is the last Christmas on the farm post… but I couldn’t leave this one out! #BestInLawsEver #GregBates #JeniBatesFleming #PapaBill #GilBates
Sporting new matching dresses from Mama Jane for Christmas! A great big “Thanks” to all the relatives for showering us with gifts! We had so much fun and left with full hearts, full tummies, and a full trunk!! #PapaBill #MamaJane #AddeeBates #CallieBates #EllieBates
It’s always a Merry Christmas at the farm! #countrychristmas #CarlinBates #PapaBill #JosieBates #TraceBates
Hope you’re Christmas Day was filled with time to reflect on Christ! ❄⛄️❤ #JebBates #JudsonBates
Merry Christmas from the Bates! We hope this will be a time to reflect on God’s gift to us, and an opportunity for each of us to make sure Christ is in our Christmas! (Comfort & Joy CD by Erin Bates Paine)
No more braces! Celebrate 🎉 Congratulations, Carlin ❤… beautiful smile 😊👌 #CarlinBates #MeyersOrthodontist
Ok, so school break always means a trip to visit one of the sisters! I’m so grateful that the kids admire their older siblings and enjoy time together. There’s nothing like a sister who’s also a best friend! Thank you, Alyssa, for helping your little sisters have such a great time! #CarlinBates #AlyssaWebster #JosieBates #SisterTime…
Happy 21st birthday, Tori!! Your laughter and positive outlook on life is infectious- in a good kind of way!! No matter the trial, disappointment, or frustration, you know just the words to say to make us re-focus and see the good in things! You add a smile, a laugh, a provoking thought and change the…