Hope you all had a blessed Easter celebrating our risen Lord and Savior. The Bates sure did! For a family that loves the Lord, church, and fancy clothes, it's the perfect holiday. Below are a few snapshots.
![Gil and Kelly Bates]()
![Bates siblings]()
![Zach and Whitney Bates, Bradley Bates, Kaci Lynn Bates]()
![Michael and Brandon Keilen]()
![Carlin Bates and boyfriend Evan Stewart]()
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Photos courtesy of thebatesfamily.com, chadanderin.com, brandonandmichaela.com, lawsonbates.com, Zach and Whitney Bates, Alyssa and John Webster
Gil and Kelly Bates
(Gil is the pastor at Bible Baptist)
7 of the 19 siblings: Josie Bates, Trace Bates, Katie Bates, Isaiah Bates,
Carlin Bates, Lawson Bates, Ellie Bates
The little Bates family
Zach and Whitney Bates, Bradley Bates, Kaci Lynn Bates
Michael and Brandon Keilen
Carlin Bates and boyfriend Evan Stewart
Erin and Chad Paine, Everly Paine (born Friday)
(The Paines were released from the hospital on Easter)
The Websters
Alyssa and John Webster, Allie Webster, Lexi Webster, Zoey Webster (born Wednesday)
Photos courtesy of thebatesfamily.com, chadanderin.com, brandonandmichaela.com, lawsonbates.com, Zach and Whitney Bates, Alyssa and John Webster