Landon

Landon, your "smile" makes me smile. Thanks for giving up the hat for the shots too.

Kimball

Kimball, if you had an indian name, it would be "Boy With Boundless Energy." Love ya man. Keep the super smooches coming my way, buddy.

Koria

Korker, you're a nut. Don't even know where to start, and as I already cover a high majority of you in our other blog from day to day, I'll keep this short. I love ya.

Kedryn

Kedryn, you fit right in with your family. I don't think that there is any mistaking that you belong with your parents and siblings. Keep keeping them in line, dude.

Cade

Cade, you truly are one of Kimball's best buddies. Thanks for taking off the hat for me to get some pictures of you. I owe you one.

Nicole

Nicole! Babe-a-lish! What out world, here comes Coli, the 7-year-old bomb-shell. You look stunning.

Elise in Photoshop

Elise, Luke went nuts today when he came into the room and saw me editing your picture! I think you are one of his favorite. Love your spunk, kid! You look more like your mom all the time too. Just don't adopt her punching abilities ... I'll tell you about it sometime ... just not when she's around. I'll even show you some scars on my biceps to prove it.

Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn, you look older all the time. I guess that's redundant. I think you are going to pass me up height-wise any day now too.

Micah

Micah, you vixen, you! I could have edited a lot more pics, but I figured that this was enough. You look gorgeous. Love that red hair!

Tyler

Here's a look at Tyler. I added on extra of Mariah too. Who needs professional senior photos when you've got Aunt Keni?

Tyler was laughing so much that I had a hard time getting a picture of him with his eyes open.

Mariah

(my fav)

Time for the annual Bates Family grandkids photos. Here they are, listed from oldest (Mariah) to youngest (Ashlyn). I will post them over multiple posts. I tried to edit at least 3 photos for each child so that you have options to chose from (for those who want the files). Let me know what you think. Hope you like.

So without further comment, on with my nieces and nephews!!!

Last of the Cali pics

Like I said before, for the details on the trip, refer to our other blog. Gotta run.

More shots from Cali

Few Pics From Cali Trip

Just a few pics from our trip to California March 8-13th. All the details are on our other blog, and since I have neither the time or the sanity to type up all the details again, you will just have to refer to it if you want to know more about these shots. Let's just say we had a great time, came home exhausted, and are happy it so well. Love ya Cook. You made it all possible and worth it!

Luke has started imitating faces really well. This is an imitation of Jared's that he likes to do. Sometimes he'll hold it for several seconds, which is awesome!