Five grandbabies and counting

Can you believe that there are five Bates grandchildren that will be born this year? Josie has already welcomed her little boy in February 2024. 

Tori is due to welcome her fifth child very soon. Tiffany is due in July 2024. Katie and Esther are both due to welcome their second children in October 2024. 

Music Update!

Attention all Bates fans! We have some exciting music update for you all to enjoy! As many of you know, Lawson Bates recently released a new single and now it’s Erin’s turn! She is currently recording a CD of hymns on the piano for your enjoyment. 

Chad and Erin brought their daughter, Everly to Nashville. Kelly, Carlin, Lawson and Isaiah came along to support Erin. Tori brought her son, Kade, to see her record the piano. They were able to record at Beech Creek Studios.

As many of you have seen or read on our blog, Kelly is very supportive of her children’s endeavors and it’s not uncommon for her to go to Nashville for CDS to be recorded. She has also supported her younger boys going to basketball and welcoming her grandbabies into the world and Trace’s trick riding adventure.

Be sure to stay tune for more information on the CD release!

Lawson’s new coming soon!

We are so excited to share that Lawson has news coming out this week! Be sure to check out the blog later this week for the details. 

Chad and Erin’s 5th year of marriage coming soon

As many of you know that Chad and Erin got married five years ago on November 2nd and they are about to celebrate their anniversary! 

Josie and Kelton's one month engaged

It's been one month since Josie and Kelton announced their engagement. The couple has yet to announce their wedding date but it should take place before the end of the year.

It has been announced that the couple actually got engaged on Kaci's second birthday.

Bates/Balka Wedding Guesses: Introduction

As we are waiting for the wedding of Josie Bates and Kelton Balka, we have decided to play a few wedding guesses games that will be posted within the next few days.

We hope that you enjoy!
 

Grandbaby #9 Baby Games Coming soon

The Bates family are expecting their ninth grandchild in the fall 2018. We will be doing baby games for the little one which will be coming soon.

All about Everly: Coming soon

Chad and Erin are just a few weeks away from welcoming their daughter, Everly Hope.

Erin is currently 35 weeks and 6 days pregnant with her youngest child. In the past she has given birth right around 36 weeks pregnant. 

Do you think that there will be a second March birthday? 

All about Zoey: Coming soon

John and Alyssa are about to welcome their third child into the world anyday! We are so excited for the little girl's arrival. 

Baby Watch coming soon

John and Alyssa are currently 35 weeks pregnant with their daughter, Lexi Mae. Alyssa is due on January 27th but the baby could come at any time. We decided to start baby watch at the end of 38 weeks pregnant. 
 

Updated Season 4 preview!

Twelve days ago, we shared the first four episode previews and we have an updated list thanks to a loyal reader! You can read that by clicking here!

Big Family, Big Changes
June 2, 2016
Gil prepares for surgery; Whitney's and Zach share some exciting news; the kids have some fun playing in the snow.

Bates Boys Birthday Bash (formerly reported as: Speaking and Celebrating)
June 9, 2016
Trace and Jeb celebrate their birthdays with a guys night; Erin and Chad head to South Carolina to speak at a banquet.

A Lovely day (formerly reported as: A ILYD to remember)
June 16, 2016
The family celebrates I Love You Day with the couples; Tori's friend Bobby spends time with the Bates clan.

Sunshine State Bates (formerly reported as:  Florida DIL)
June 23, 2016
Alyssa and John get a visit in Florida and share their plans about expanding their family; Jackson, Warden and Isaiah work on a fort.

Tough Decisions and Large Ambitions
June 30, 2016
Lawson travels to Nashville to make exciting new plans for his music career; Nathan shares some unexpected news.

maternity and Newborn photos

Taryn Yager and Whitney Bates

We are super excited to share that Taryn, who did Carson's newborn and the pregnancy announcement for both Whitney and Erin, is planning to have both girls back for their maternity and newborn photos.

New Bates family website!

Happy Friday to all of our fans,

The Bates family's current website is having issues and they are hoping to get a new Bates family website in the beginning of the new year. We will be updating our blog in the new year too.

Recap coming soon!

It's coming soon! We will also start with trivia questions!