Welcome Samuel Lucas Bates

Baby Sam was born on June 7th at 10:58am he weighed 7pounds and was 20″ long. We are still out on the haircolor as my wife refuses to believe she didn’t get the darker hair she requested but he has big blue eyes and looks like his older brother Daniel. Jess was in labor for about 12hours and did remarkably well. Daniel has taken well to his new duties as Big Brother and has helped us sooth baby Sam several times by giving suggie and holding his hand. My Mother-In-Law has a blog as well with more pictures and description… check it out here and enjoy the pictures below:

Heres to a bright future and much daddy play time
David Bates

Fall 09 Leaves, Carnivals, and Pumpkins

Well Fall is upon us again. My wife loves Fall and I have to say I like it as well. Not to cold, not to hot, pretty colors, and fun activities is how i’d describe the season.
This year we have tried to start setting traditions with Daniel like pumpkin carving, hay rides, and going to carnivals. We have had a lot of fun this year and I can’t wait for winter.
I bet we are going to be in for a very cold and hopefully snowy winter this winter. The temperatures here in Madison have been much cooler than the norm already and we have had frost several times.
I hope you and your family are enjoying this season as much as we are. If your not your more than welcome to join us in Madison this Friday for the towns Halloween festival.
Below are various pictures taken during this season.