Alyssa's Wedding

                                                       Ellie escorted by little brother Judson

Miss Addallee

                                        Alyssa walks down the aisle with her dad Gil

                                               Last few moments of being Alyssa Bates

                                                          Lighting the candle with John

                                                                          Saying their vows

                                                                                  The kiss!!

                                                    Introducing Mr and Mrs. John Webster

                                                       Kelly and Brandon Keilen (who is courting Michael)

                                                                        Cutting the Cake

   

                 Alyssa surprised her grandparents with a 50th wedding anniversary cake

                                                                           Picture time!

                                                                    Maybe a kiss too!!

                                                           Alyssa and her brides maids

                                                                            Tori and Alyssa

                                                                       Erin and Alyssa

                                                                         Whitney and Alyssa

     

The Bates and Webster families

Callie-Anna Rose Bates

Callie-Anna, 4, is the most adorable, most innocent looking little angel…but underneath that sweet grin is a mischievous little adventurer waiting to get into trouble! Her birthday August 2, 2010. She keeps us all on our toes and adds sheer delight to our days!  She is the sweetest little girl ever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellie Bridget Bates



Ellie Bridget means “Strong light”. She is 7 years old and her birthday is April, 28 2007. She’s a bubbly little ray of sunshine that loves to give hugs and loves to cuddle up in someone’s lap. She loves to play “mom” with her younger siblings.

 

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Addallee Hope Bates

Addallee, 7, means “The Lord is my strength and refuge”. Her birthday is February 17, 2006.  The double letters in her name remind us that God gave her a second chance in life when she was born with complications that caused her breathing and her heart to stop. She has been a blessing from the start and adds joy to our life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katie Grace Bates

Katie,13, is a lot of dynamite packed in a little package! She consistently volunteers to help with the little ones. Her birthday is October 5, 2000.  Before we can blink an eye, she’s snuck off to surprise us by getting their hair fixed, their shoes on, and making sure they’re all in order. Then she often marches her little army of helpers off to clean a room in hopes to be an unexpected blessing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tori Layne Bates

Tori Layne, 18, has a bubbly personality that causes everyone to adore her! Her birthday is December 20, 1995.  She has a knack for organizing and directing her younger siblings to complete projects. She loves the violin, and usually accompanies Erin on hospital and nursing home ministries. She is the sweetest big sister ever!