In celebration of 4th of July and Papa Bill's 80th birthday, the entire Bates family gathered with Gil's parents and siblings at the family farm in South Carolina. They also had a photographer duo, Caleb and Brittany Cruse from Cruse Creative, take new photos. What do you think?
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Photos used with permission from Gil and Kelly Bates
The "original" Gil and Kelly Bates family
The "updated" Bates family
Gil and Kelly Bates
Photos used with permission from Gil and Kelly Bates