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.
The Bates family will celebrate four birthdays in the month of July. Up first is Papa Bill and Kelton on July 4th. Willow's birthday is on July 19th. Lawson's birthday is July 27th
I have not finished Judson or Whitney's birthday cover! They are on the way right now! We are so excited to share them with you all. Here's the cover photo that will be used after Nathan's birthday.