Being a mommy

You know you are a Mommy when you are totally satisfied if the only thing your husband does for you for Mother's Day is let you take a nap and change the dirty diapers. It really is the little things.

But T did a great job making sure I had a "Katie Day" which means good food, movie, a sentimental present with photos of the girls, and sleep! What a great husband and father. It's not easy taking care of 3 girls for a day.

As for celebrating motherhood, it is such a privilege to help raise these two amazing little girls. It is so worth all the clean-ups, time-outs (sometimes for me!), diaper changes, boo boos, whines, tears, screams, outfit changes, sing-a-long songs, night wakings, tooth aches etc

to experience the smiles, giggles, the milestones, the hugs, and the blossoming of their personality and character.

To be entrusted with the two most precious girls on the earth is a high calling that can't be done without a loving earthly and heavenly Father.

Happy Mommy's Day!



























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First Bike! (not just any bike...)

It's hard to find quality products in the country we live in. We spoiled Americans are used to so many great choices. So when looking for a bike for Emma, I didn't expect to find this "gem". I expected plasticy, might-just-fall-apart-after-the-first-ride, kind of kids bikes. Because God cares about details and the little joys of our lives, I have no room to doubt that He put this cute pink Strawberry Shortcake bicycle right in the store just for E. She LOVES Strawberry Shortcake! AND it was more than just quality. It's a monster! Todd's words, "It's heavy! I could ride that bike!" I and the girls returned home super excited for Emma to begin learning to ride.

"What color is your bike, Emma?"
"PINK!"
"What's on your seat?"
"A STRAWBERRY!"
"Who's on your bike?"
"STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!!"

She had a tough time going to bed due to the excitement of her new SS bicycle. It even has a little basket in the front for "baby Livy doll." What a little slice of heaven for E. Thanks God. :)

Family Pics for Easter

Lots of fun this Easter weekend for the Bates family. Homemade french fries and hamburgers for lunch, lots of "Jesus songs" as Emma calls them, dancing, naps, and a fun family photo shoot. Ok, so the photo shoot lasted less than 5 minutes which is actually a long one for a toddler and baby. Emma is getting a little too good at smiling for the camera and Liv, well, she just loves the flash and is clueless about the rest. :) Happy Easter everyone!

Love,
Emma, who loves dresses and pink at the moment.
Olivia, the scooter and grabber-of-hair.