Erin turns 33

 Happy Birthday

New photo of Erin (Bates) Paine

We shared this photo of Erin Paine on our facebook page at the end of last week and thought that you would all like to see an update photo of her.

Erin is currently in her fifth month of her third pregnancy and shared a baby bump photo in late December.
 

Coming up "Bringing up Bates: Train up"

The younger kids get a lesson on "Train Up," Gil and Kelly's method for discipline, and take 11 of them shopping for the ultimate test! Erin takes a trip to the doctor hoping for some good news.

Erin's blog: Happy New Year

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope everyone’s year is off to a happy and healthy start! Many of you are wondering why Chad and I didn’t go camping and I have to say… thank you for asking, it’s nice to be missed! Chad and I were unable to go because Chad had to work and I had piano lessons to teach. On the plus side, we got to watch it with all of you! Seeing this week’s show really reminded me of how fun camping was growing up. Some of the biggest laughs I’ve ever had happened while camping with my family. It also reminded me that the “late Bates” are never on time! ;) Chad and I may have missed some of the fun this time around, but married life is an entirely new chapter of my life, and I love every minute of it. Even though Chad and I have experienced unexpected pain, it’s so comforting to know that we’re never alone in our heartbreak. To quote my Dad, “God never said it was going to be easy, He just said He’d never leave you alone.” Now that you’ve seen some of our story begin to unfold, I want to thank you for the support and the love you’ve all shown. It means the world!

UP TV Erin's blog: Attitude of Gratitude

This first episode was a bittersweet one. I was so incredibly happy for Whitney, and nothing gave me more joy than helping to plan her baby shower. Whitney has become a sister to us all, and she is a tremendous woman.

I do admit that this episode was an emotional struggle for me after losing my baby. I was so looking forward to experiencing my pregnancy right alongside Whitney. Chad and I are forever grateful for the love and support that our family gave us after the miscarriage. It still brings me to tears to talk about it, but everyone’s prayers and love has made it a bit easier on us to move on.