In the world of blogging the 1st commandment is "Do not ever stop blogging for more than a week, and absolutely never longer than a month."  Forgive me for I have failed.  And February was a great month for blogs... Amber turned 31, Kailee turned 6, Valentine's Day we spent in PA at the Shiloh Valentine's Banquet...  so much to share about, yet so busy.  So how do you bounce back from that?  With a baby announcement!  Matt and Monica adopted Baily Joy Bates from a mom in Delaware.  
                                            
    And yes she is a small as she looks!  5 lbs 6 oz and 16 inches tall.  Welcome to the family Bailey!  I think we may have some girl clothes to pass on down to you!  (This makes 8 granddaughters and 1 grandson on the Bates side!)