Wednesday, December 24, 2008

merry christmas!

every year i say i'm gonna get a christmas card out and every year i seem to fail to do so, so here's my blog version of a christmas card! we'll say we're going "green" since that seems to be the good reason this year! for those that don't normally see our blog just wanted to give a few updates.

brennan is an official chiropractor and just moved to a new office right here in gilbert about 5 minutes from home! yeah! he's still teaching the 14-15 yr olds in church and enjoys it!

rachael is a mom who trys to juggle life w/ 2 crazy kids! she enjoys going to the gym and lunch dates w/ friends and her hubby! she also just got her dream calling in church to the laurel advisor and is enjoying working w/ such cute girls (slash the anxiety to teach every sunday)!

carter is our energetic 3 1/2 yr old and is really so fun! he is very passionate. he loves super hero's. he goes to pre school and loves his teacher mrs. stacey and all his friends! he just started his first sport, soccer in the fall and we hope for him to play tball in the near future.

savanna is our lovable 21 month old! she is a big time lover. she'll pretty much cuddle w/ anyone. it's really cute. she's learning to say more words and LOVES to follow her big bro carter around.

those are a few quick updates on the bates fam. we want to wish you all a very merry christmas and a happy and healthy new year! we are mindful of our savior and for his special birth. we feel so blessed to have friends and family like you!

love to you all!
the bates fam

christmas sunday dec 21, 2008

11 comments:

the McLaughlin's said...

Merry Christmas to you and your cute fam Rae! Love you!

dana said...

You are an adorable family! Merry Christmas! I'm glad I get to see you every so often and hope we live closer one day!

Brennan said...

:)

Pattijean said...

This is a great green Christmas card with a beautiful family! Congratulations on your success Brennan. BUSY LIFE and many blessings. The "Laurels" were my favorite responsibility. Love you all!

DEANNA said...

Merry Christmas to your so sweet little family. I love the blog card! I may follow suit and do the same... since I did not get one out either!

Hope Santa brought everything your hearts desired and more!

Happy and Healthy New Year to your family as well!

Mandy Eames said...

How cute are you guys?? I love the pic, and I love it even more that Sav and Liv had the same dress on last Sunday! Hooray for darling little girls! (And their cute brothers).
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
:o) Mandy

Unknown said...

Cute, cute family! I love your blog. I know I haven't seen you for !!!YEARS!!! and it's really fun to get a little glimpse of your life. We need to get out west . . .

the waites said...

always dressed to impress Rach! Great family pic and glad you had a Merry Christmas

Britty said...

i didn't know this was your dream calling, that's awesome! i'm so glad you're in yw! and you should really relax about the teaching - you're a natural!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

You guys are stinkin cute! I love your little blonde babies! I miss you!

Sara said...

It was so fun to see you all! Thanks again for the fun new hair style too! And Happy Birthday tomorrow! Hope that Rock Band is waiting for you!!

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