Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have welcomed nineteen children. Fourteen of their children are married. They have forty grandchildren with two foster grandchildren.
Showing posts with label Family time. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family time. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Preview: Just a Little Off the Top, Please...
After graduating from cosmetology school, Josie lands a new job at a salon; Trace stops by for a trim; Tori and Bobby meet up with Gil and Kelly Jo to discuss their plans to move to Nashville, Tenn.; Erin and Chad spend time with Carson and Brooklyn.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Recap: Back Seat Bates
Chad and Erin are working on the design for Erin's Christmas album that she recorded in Nashville. Chad and Erin reveal that it's not the first cover that Chad was helping with. Chad actually helped with Erin's other CD Down home gospel. Erin revealed that she was just looking to spend time with him. Chad admitted that he never did that before so it was a learning experience.
Zach asked his instructors if he could bring the family to show them what he went through. Zach told them that they needed to get a helmet and piled into the old sheriffs cars.
Many of the family screams. Lawson figures that it better than any roller coaster since these guys can drive.
Callie is not happy about seeing her mom take part since she doesn't want anything to happen to her mom. Zach promises his little sister that he will be careful.
During the ride, Kelly reveals that she is worried that the family will get into a car wreck because the family has a list of bad drivers. Kelly says that there is certain kids that she won't be in the car with.
Kelly holds on to Whitney and wants Zach to let her out but he doesn't.
The family then heads over for some target shooting where the older kids gets lessons in gun safety.
Zach takes the boys on a obstacle course where Gil ends up trying to catch his breath.
At the end of the time, the family gets a new appreciative for the cops.
Lawson goes with Kelly, Carlin and Josie to visit the children's hospital when he has been with sick kids. AJ, a close friend, is really excited for Lawson to visit. Lawson ends up singing for the children and Kelly is very proud of her son.
Zach asked his instructors if he could bring the family to show them what he went through. Zach told them that they needed to get a helmet and piled into the old sheriffs cars.
Many of the family screams. Lawson figures that it better than any roller coaster since these guys can drive.
Callie is not happy about seeing her mom take part since she doesn't want anything to happen to her mom. Zach promises his little sister that he will be careful.
During the ride, Kelly reveals that she is worried that the family will get into a car wreck because the family has a list of bad drivers. Kelly says that there is certain kids that she won't be in the car with.
Kelly holds on to Whitney and wants Zach to let her out but he doesn't.
The family then heads over for some target shooting where the older kids gets lessons in gun safety.
Zach takes the boys on a obstacle course where Gil ends up trying to catch his breath.
At the end of the time, the family gets a new appreciative for the cops.
Lawson goes with Kelly, Carlin and Josie to visit the children's hospital when he has been with sick kids. AJ, a close friend, is really excited for Lawson to visit. Lawson ends up singing for the children and Kelly is very proud of her son.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Recap: Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon
Shorty after the wedding, Brandon and Michaella head for their honeymoon. They are traveling to Flathead county, Montana.
They decide to do fly fishing at the lake. Michaella ended up catching more fish than her husband. Brandon did not like the fact that they were separated in the boat since he had to be up front and she had to be in the back. He wanted to do something together.
The next activity, they head to go Zip lining. Michaella wears a dress and has leggings right as they do the zip lining. They enjoy the breathtaking view.
Brandon and Michaella head to Alpine Slide and head down the track in a sled.
Gil and the little girls head to Rickard Ridge BBQ. Gil knows that after the wedding he wants to spend time with the kids for fun.
Kelly revealed that the little girls miss their sister very much. She hopes that with the girls spending time with their dad that it will make everything okay.
Gil orders sweet tea but the little girls take it since he is supposed to be on a diet. The girls said that he can have one glass on it. The girls headed to the bathroom and Gil gets another glass.
Zach is about to start a 11 week training course at the police academy. He really did not like being away from Whitney and Bradley during the first few weeks and now is able to be home. Zach revealed that he called home crying and Whitney said that it was every night. He really missed his family.
Whitney revealed that she got support from her family. Josie came over to help make dinner for Zach. Josie used to be a chaperoned for Zach and Whitney while they were in their courtship.
They decide to do fly fishing at the lake. Michaella ended up catching more fish than her husband. Brandon did not like the fact that they were separated in the boat since he had to be up front and she had to be in the back. He wanted to do something together.
The next activity, they head to go Zip lining. Michaella wears a dress and has leggings right as they do the zip lining. They enjoy the breathtaking view.
Brandon and Michaella head to Alpine Slide and head down the track in a sled.
Gil and the little girls head to Rickard Ridge BBQ. Gil knows that after the wedding he wants to spend time with the kids for fun.
Kelly revealed that the little girls miss their sister very much. She hopes that with the girls spending time with their dad that it will make everything okay.
Gil orders sweet tea but the little girls take it since he is supposed to be on a diet. The girls said that he can have one glass on it. The girls headed to the bathroom and Gil gets another glass.
Zach is about to start a 11 week training course at the police academy. He really did not like being away from Whitney and Bradley during the first few weeks and now is able to be home. Zach revealed that he called home crying and Whitney said that it was every night. He really missed his family.
Whitney revealed that she got support from her family. Josie came over to help make dinner for Zach. Josie used to be a chaperoned for Zach and Whitney while they were in their courtship.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Chicago weekend!
Did you know that Judson and Brandon share the same birthday?
Monday, February 1, 2016
Friday, October 23, 2015
Chad and Erin head to Flordia
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| Chad and Erin with Carson |
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| family of three |
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| Chad, Erin, and Carson with friends |
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| Chad and Erin |
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| Chad, Erin and Carson Paine with Allie Jane Webster |
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| Chad, Erin and Carson with John, Alyssa and Allie |
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| Carson with his great-grandpa |
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
All about Bradley: One week old
Bradley celebrated his first Halloween and going to the doctor for the first time too.
He loves being with his mommy and daddy.
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