BFF

Before we moved, we crammed in an impromptu photo shoot with the Bates kids. Our kids have been inseparable since birth! We would do everything together! Back when it was just Sadie and Evka, we did an activity practically ever day. From playgroup, to Story time at the local library, to puppet shows, shopping...we did it together! Then Lucy and Averee joined the group and we were thrilled! Although life got a little busier, we continued our traditions like Burger King after dance class (although Lyndsee and I got sick of Burger King and started to influence their decisions to choose Chic-Fil-A especially after being pregnant with both of our third and having to stomach it all that time) We always did things together that normally you would do with family. But since neither of us had any family close, we really became each others family.
The past 5 and a half years will always be so important to us! This was when we started our family, when we grew from childless to having 3 kids! SO much has changed and we are so thankful that we got to go through it together with our new family!
The Bates and Monson kids:
Sadie 5, Evka 5, Lucy 4, Averee 4, Ryder 1, Daphne 9 months

We have laughed and cried so many times together! We have really grown "up" as we made the journey of becoming new moms together! I know I can share anything with Lyndsee and she will still love me! I admire Lyndsee in SO many ways and hope that some of her goodness will rub off on me! I am so thankful our paths crossed when they did and I know they will continue on together! I love you Lyndsee Bates!