Christmas in Oklahoma

Bates Family General

  Christmas break gave us an opportunity to spend time with Chad’s family. The Paines beautified the lodge we stayed in with lights and holiday decorations. Chad had even purchased a swing to place on the porch and had painted it white to resemble the swings at Erin’s college.    When we arrived, we were given a tour where we …

A Special Day!

Bates Family General

    December 4, 2012 was a special day at our home… It’s the day  Chad Paine asked our daughter Erin to court (a pre-engagement stage of their relationship)!    Chad showed up at Erin’s college on the last day of classes bearing a dozen long stemmed roses and an invitation to a dinner date that evening!   Next, the elated …

More than Friends!

Bates Family General

  As we have gotten to know the Paine family over the last two years, their friendship has meant 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 …

Merry Christmas!

Bates Family General

Erin & Tori Bates playing “Silent Night/ O Holy Night”      We love this time of year… The celebration of Christ’s birth, Christmas music, fellowship with friends and family, hot chocolate by the fireplace!! We pray Christ will be the “Reason for the Season” in   your home this year!