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 season 3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label season 3. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
preview: Mother's day
When you have 19 Kids, Mother's Day certainly takes on new meaning! This special highlights all the most motherly moments throughout the series from mom of 19 Kelly Jo, to the new moms Whitney, Erin and Alyssa! With new perspectives from the family, you'll see why being a mom in the Bates family is such an important role!
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Season 3 finale
Season three is coming to end this Thursday! Be sure to check out our Preview Tuesday!
Will there be a fourth season? If there is then we will be back this summer
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Recap: Bringing Up Bradley
Carlin and Kelly head to Once upon a child to go shopping for Bradley's first birthday. All the kids wish that they were part of the grandchildren. Carlin and Kelly end up spending $176.97 by the time that they are finished shopping.
Carlin later goes with Lawson to the photo shoot with Taryn. Carlin thinks that her brother was a little stiff during the beginning. Lawson is a little tense at first as they start taking the photos. Lawson did great towards the end of the photo shoot. Carlin and Lawson give Taryn a great praise and revealed that his new album should be out in Spring. Lawson reveals that the photo was prefect.
Whitney heads to set up for Bradley's first birthday. The family heads out to see the place and they are surprised by Whitney's decoration skills!
The kids start making Ice cream and kick the balls around. Lawson gets kicked hard by the ball and Gil wants it put up. Gil later changes his mind when he learns that it's ice cream. Zach did not know what to expect and the ice cream turned out really well!
The guest starts to show up for Bradley's first birthday! Bradley starts to open his gifts and there is a lot! Zach and Whitney are revealed that they are expecting baby #2 by giving presents to Gil, Kelly, Zach's grandparents and Whitney's parents. Everyone was surprised that she was pregnant with baby #2.
Carlin later goes with Lawson to the photo shoot with Taryn. Carlin thinks that her brother was a little stiff during the beginning. Lawson is a little tense at first as they start taking the photos. Lawson did great towards the end of the photo shoot. Carlin and Lawson give Taryn a great praise and revealed that his new album should be out in Spring. Lawson reveals that the photo was prefect.
Whitney heads to set up for Bradley's first birthday. The family heads out to see the place and they are surprised by Whitney's decoration skills!
The kids start making Ice cream and kick the balls around. Lawson gets kicked hard by the ball and Gil wants it put up. Gil later changes his mind when he learns that it's ice cream. Zach did not know what to expect and the ice cream turned out really well!
The guest starts to show up for Bradley's first birthday! Bradley starts to open his gifts and there is a lot! Zach and Whitney are revealed that they are expecting baby #2 by giving presents to Gil, Kelly, Zach's grandparents and Whitney's parents. Everyone was surprised that she was pregnant with baby #2.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Who is the mystery girl?
A lot of you have been asking about Nathan's friend, Ashley who appeared in last night's episode of Bringing Up Bates. Check out our recap: Time to redo-Bate
Ashley had been on the show before "Blessing and New Beginnings?". She had brought her sister up with her.
Nathan revealed that they are in getting to know each other stage. He had also been praying about the relationship.
Make sure that you tune in to our blog to find out more about this growing friendship.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Recap: Time to Reno-Bate!
Now that Erin, Michaella, and Alyssa are married, the girls decided to redo their bedroom. Michaella had decorated their room with pictures and love letters from Brandon and had taken them with her when she moved out.
Josie wants to add that there should be a rule about boyfriend's items on their wall. They should only be one picture by their bed.
Tori admits that there is only one problem coming up with a plan since there are so many opinions. Kelly sits down with the girls to talk about a plan.
Josie picks gray since it will match some of the decorations. Some of the girls like the color however Tori and Kelly are worried about the paint. Josie hopes that the decorations and curtains will help it out and it does. The girls loved it.
Lawson and Nathan return back from New York after visiting Ashley. Ashley comes with the boys to spend time with the family.
Trace thinks that there is something up with Nathan and Ashley since they have been getting to know each other for the past few months.
Zach and Whitney decided to do a redecorating project of their own. They have been doing a lot of projects around the house. Whitney figures that their couches do not match their white walls and black photo frames. Zach and Whit decided to go get a new couch which is black leather. The room is looking great.
Kelly, Tori, and Carlin are trying out a new recipe, honey mustard chicken. Since Tori is taking a break from college, she enjoys spending time cooking with her sister and mother.
Josie wants to add that there should be a rule about boyfriend's items on their wall. They should only be one picture by their bed.
Tori admits that there is only one problem coming up with a plan since there are so many opinions. Kelly sits down with the girls to talk about a plan.
Josie picks gray since it will match some of the decorations. Some of the girls like the color however Tori and Kelly are worried about the paint. Josie hopes that the decorations and curtains will help it out and it does. The girls loved it.
Lawson and Nathan return back from New York after visiting Ashley. Ashley comes with the boys to spend time with the family.
Trace thinks that there is something up with Nathan and Ashley since they have been getting to know each other for the past few months.
Zach and Whitney decided to do a redecorating project of their own. They have been doing a lot of projects around the house. Whitney figures that their couches do not match their white walls and black photo frames. Zach and Whit decided to go get a new couch which is black leather. The room is looking great.
Kelly, Tori, and Carlin are trying out a new recipe, honey mustard chicken. Since Tori is taking a break from college, she enjoys spending time cooking with her sister and mother.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Preview: Time to RenoBate!
The girls decide to redecorate their bedroom; Zach and Whitney shop for a new couch; the girls test out a new recipe for dinner.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Preview: Back Seat Bates
The Bates decide to go through police training of their own with some help from the local Sheriff's department; Lawson has a singing gig at a local hospital.
* Please know that our recap will be late *
* Please know that our recap will be late *
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Recap: Windy City Newlyweds
*** We are so sorry that this recap is late but we did not want to overshadow Zach and Whitney's announcement on their daughter ***
Kelly packs up Carlin, Josie, Josie, Judson, and Jeb to visit Brandon and Michaella in Chicago. When they got to her apartment, they were surprised on how small it was. Kelly says that it's fine because that is how she and Gil started.
Kelly is surprised on how much stuff there is and therefore making the place feel crowded. The girls get start on reorganizing the room. Brandon comes home right as Carlin wants the chair gone but neither Brandon or Michaella agree with getting rid of the chair.
Brandon and Michaella are pleased with the new arrangement in the apartment.
The next morning, Michaella meets up with her mom and some of her siblings to take a boat tour through downtown Chicago.
Gil and Kelly agree that they love to visit but not live. After the tour is done, Kelly loads up the kids and head home.
Chad and Erin are restoring an old hutch that they got from Zach and Whitney. Chad reveals that he hopes to start a business as he enjoys woodworking and restoring dilapidated furniture. Erin loves to spend time with her husband as he works on restoring the hutch. The outcome is amazing.
Zach's graduation is here from the academy. The family gathers to celebrate however when Zach shows up late it puts the ceremony on a delayed. Whitney knows that her husband will do great on his new job. Nathan reveals that they are all proud of Zach. The family worries about Zach since he will put himself in danger.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Preview: Windy City Newly Weds
Kelly Jo and the kids travel to Chicago to visit newlyweds Michaella and Brandon and help them get settled in their new apartment, and see the sites in the Windy City. Back in Tennessee, Zach graduates from the police academy and the whole family is there to celebrate this big achievement.
The girls will be revealing if they are going to have a boy or girl!
The girls will be revealing if they are going to have a boy or girl!
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Preview: Training Wheels and Trick Saddles
Judson turns five and gets a brand new bike for his birthday. He’s getting bigger but still needs some encouragement to take off the training wheels and hit the road. Erin heads to Nashville to record a Christmas album, but it takes time getting into a rhythm in the studio. Back at home Lawson, Nathan, and Trace get a visit from a couple of The Dixie Stampede trick riders and learn some tricks of their own.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Recap: Headed to the Altar
Brandon and Michaella met at a homeschool conference. Michaella prayed from the moment that she met Brandon that she could be his wife.
Back in September 2014, Michaella headed to Texas to surprised Brandon with a visit. The couple had decided to wait to hold hands until their engagement.
In November 2014, Brandon heads to the family home to get to know Michaella's family. They head up to visit family members for Thanksgiving.
Just 3 months later, Brandon takes Michaella's sisters (Tori, Carlin and Josie) to look for a ring for Michaella but decides to design a ring himself for her.
The boys decide to take Brandon out for Bowling. Michaella thinks that it is sweet that her brothers care for her that much.
Just one month later, Gil and Kelly meet up with Brandon's parents in Chicago with Brandon and Michaella. They have a great time and Brandon asked Gil if he could ask Michaella to marry him.
Brandon arranges Michaella to come and see him in DC where the engagement happens on April 13th!
As the wedding is about to start, Brandon and Michaella have only been engaged for four months and the family is finding it hard to see Michaella get married and move to Chicago.
***** There will be no trivia questions this week! *****
Back in September 2014, Michaella headed to Texas to surprised Brandon with a visit. The couple had decided to wait to hold hands until their engagement.
In November 2014, Brandon heads to the family home to get to know Michaella's family. They head up to visit family members for Thanksgiving.
Just 3 months later, Brandon takes Michaella's sisters (Tori, Carlin and Josie) to look for a ring for Michaella but decides to design a ring himself for her.
The boys decide to take Brandon out for Bowling. Michaella thinks that it is sweet that her brothers care for her that much.
Just one month later, Gil and Kelly meet up with Brandon's parents in Chicago with Brandon and Michaella. They have a great time and Brandon asked Gil if he could ask Michaella to marry him.
Brandon arranges Michaella to come and see him in DC where the engagement happens on April 13th!
As the wedding is about to start, Brandon and Michaella have only been engaged for four months and the family is finding it hard to see Michaella get married and move to Chicago.
***** There will be no trivia questions this week! *****
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Keep Up with the Bates!
We just check our email to find that one of our faithful readers have message us and said that you can watch season 3 of Bringing Up Bates!!!!!
The third season is currently being uploaded on I-tunes!
Each episode is $1.99 SD and $2.99 HD
Full season is $16.99 SD and $25.99 HD
Each episode is $1.99 SD and $2.99 HD
Full season is $16.99 SD and $25.99 HD
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Friday, January 15, 2016
Trivia questions: Sweet tea & Sit ups
1. Where did Gil and Kelly go with Michaella?
2. Who ends up catering Michaella's wedding?
3. How many guests does Gil think is coming?
4. Who is Kelly's trainer?
5. Who is Gil's trainer?
2. Who ends up catering Michaella's wedding?
3. How many guests does Gil think is coming?
4. Who is Kelly's trainer?
5. Who is Gil's trainer?
Recap: Sweet Tea & Sit ups
Michaella's countdown for her wedding so Gil and Kelly take her to Vol Market #3. The family started to be friends with them when Michaella was little girl and she is the nanny for the children.
Michaella decides that she would like Vol Market #3 to cater her wedding like they did with her sister Erin, who got married in November 2013.
Kelly shares that her daughter's meal plan is sub sandwiches, chips and cake. When they are asked about how many guests will be at the wedding.
Michaella: 500-600 guests
Kelly: 600-800 guests
Gil: 1,000 guests
The family heads to meet with musicians who will be playing both the bridal march and leaving sanctuary. Brandon wants to sing a few songs that he wrote for Michaella
Kelly is hoping to lose some weight for the wedding and decided to have a little challenge with her husband. She has Tori be her trainer and Lawson will be Gil's trainer. Kelly wants to determine the winner by the looks which Gil thinks that Kelly will win.
“I said, ‘Dad, you want a real coach who knows what it takes to get in shape and look good? I’ll be your man,’” shares Lawson.
Tori decides to work out alongside with her mom as Lawson does things different his dad. The girls walk around and toning exercises for the abs and upper body. Lawson decided to take his father to a deserted road to make him run.
The little kids decided that they want to pick two bowls of Blackberries to have Michaella make her blackberry cobbler.With the wedding right around the corner, they know that it's bittersweet since she is getting married.
Both Gil and Kelly say that their daughter doesn't want to be in the center of attention because she loves to think of others before herself.
A fried brings Michaella's dress and the girls break down in tears when she tries it on. Michaella feels like the happiest girl ever. All the girls are thrilled for her but also sad that she is moving to Chicago right after the wedding.
Michaella decides that she would like Vol Market #3 to cater her wedding like they did with her sister Erin, who got married in November 2013.
Kelly shares that her daughter's meal plan is sub sandwiches, chips and cake. When they are asked about how many guests will be at the wedding.
Michaella: 500-600 guests
Kelly: 600-800 guests
Gil: 1,000 guests
The family heads to meet with musicians who will be playing both the bridal march and leaving sanctuary. Brandon wants to sing a few songs that he wrote for Michaella
Kelly is hoping to lose some weight for the wedding and decided to have a little challenge with her husband. She has Tori be her trainer and Lawson will be Gil's trainer. Kelly wants to determine the winner by the looks which Gil thinks that Kelly will win.
“I said, ‘Dad, you want a real coach who knows what it takes to get in shape and look good? I’ll be your man,’” shares Lawson.
Tori decides to work out alongside with her mom as Lawson does things different his dad. The girls walk around and toning exercises for the abs and upper body. Lawson decided to take his father to a deserted road to make him run.
The little kids decided that they want to pick two bowls of Blackberries to have Michaella make her blackberry cobbler.With the wedding right around the corner, they know that it's bittersweet since she is getting married.
Both Gil and Kelly say that their daughter doesn't want to be in the center of attention because she loves to think of others before herself.
A fried brings Michaella's dress and the girls break down in tears when she tries it on. Michaella feels like the happiest girl ever. All the girls are thrilled for her but also sad that she is moving to Chicago right after the wedding.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Preview: Welcome Back Bates!
The past year has been one of enormous change and growth for the Bates. In the Season 3 premiere, the Bates clan rallies together to help Michaella finally find the wedding dress of her dreams. Later, the family braves a stormy outdoor wedding for Kelly Jo’s sister and celebrates Gil’s dad, Papa Bill, with an awesome 4th of July birthday party!
Monday, January 4, 2016
3 days until new episode!
This week Bringing Up Bates is back with brand new episodes!
Did you heard that there is a pregnancy in the family?!
Check out tomorrow's blog for a preview episode!
Thursday, December 17, 2015
An extended preview of Season three
We have three more weeks until the return of Bringing Up Bates! There are so many changes in store with the family.
“With 19 kids, three grandchildren, a multitude of incredible personalities, and never ending love, there’s a lot going on in this fun and loving family,” said Amy Winter, general manager and executive vice president of UP. “We have a season full of heartwarming and relatable moments from a household where each and every individual is special and celebrated. Bringing Up Bates offers a unique blend of heart and humor. It’s no wonder viewers have fallen in love with the Bates family.”
UP TV has revealed that there will be 13 episodes in this season that starts on January 7th!
On New Years Eve, UP TV is having an marathon that will give us a special with "Best Bates Moments"
We have an extended written preview from UP TV!
The new season picks up with a bevy of excitement and a bit of a scare, as the entire family prepares for Michaella and Brandon’s charming rustic wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee. From choosing Michaella's dream wedding gown, to getting in shape to look their best on the big day, to attempted pranks and a bachelor outing that goes awry, the family joins together to make this special time eventful and memorable.
When the big day finally arrives, viewers will get a front-row seat at the huge but warm wedding with over 800 guests, including some very special friends that share in the beautiful ceremony. With laughter and tears, it’s a bittersweet moment for the entire family, knowing that they must say goodbye to Michaella as she leaves the family nest and moves to her new home in Chicago.
With such a big family filled with talented, precocious, and uniquely different children and married couples – all sharing a close, loving bond – there’s bound to be more big excitement. Accomplished pianist Erin prepares for a trip to Nashville to promote her music career, and country gospel music singer Lawson continues to pursue his dream with a big performance.
Eldest son Zach takes the next step in his law enforcement career as he completes a rigorous training program and graduates from the Police Academy. He and his wife Whitney plan for the first birthday of their son Bradley, the Bates’ first grandchild.
There’s also vacation time, as the family packs up for a fun-filled, trip to sunny Florida. As always, there is organized chaos, as mother Kelly Jo navigates all of the homeschooling and various chores for the family, while dealing with individual opinions and bigger-than-life personalities of the ever-expanding group. Doting father Gil prepares both his heart and his wallet for all of the new challenges and changes.
Who is excited for the new season?!
“With 19 kids, three grandchildren, a multitude of incredible personalities, and never ending love, there’s a lot going on in this fun and loving family,” said Amy Winter, general manager and executive vice president of UP. “We have a season full of heartwarming and relatable moments from a household where each and every individual is special and celebrated. Bringing Up Bates offers a unique blend of heart and humor. It’s no wonder viewers have fallen in love with the Bates family.”
UP TV has revealed that there will be 13 episodes in this season that starts on January 7th!
On New Years Eve, UP TV is having an marathon that will give us a special with "Best Bates Moments"
We have an extended written preview from UP TV!
The new season picks up with a bevy of excitement and a bit of a scare, as the entire family prepares for Michaella and Brandon’s charming rustic wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee. From choosing Michaella's dream wedding gown, to getting in shape to look their best on the big day, to attempted pranks and a bachelor outing that goes awry, the family joins together to make this special time eventful and memorable.
When the big day finally arrives, viewers will get a front-row seat at the huge but warm wedding with over 800 guests, including some very special friends that share in the beautiful ceremony. With laughter and tears, it’s a bittersweet moment for the entire family, knowing that they must say goodbye to Michaella as she leaves the family nest and moves to her new home in Chicago.
With such a big family filled with talented, precocious, and uniquely different children and married couples – all sharing a close, loving bond – there’s bound to be more big excitement. Accomplished pianist Erin prepares for a trip to Nashville to promote her music career, and country gospel music singer Lawson continues to pursue his dream with a big performance.
Eldest son Zach takes the next step in his law enforcement career as he completes a rigorous training program and graduates from the Police Academy. He and his wife Whitney plan for the first birthday of their son Bradley, the Bates’ first grandchild.
There’s also vacation time, as the family packs up for a fun-filled, trip to sunny Florida. As always, there is organized chaos, as mother Kelly Jo navigates all of the homeschooling and various chores for the family, while dealing with individual opinions and bigger-than-life personalities of the ever-expanding group. Doting father Gil prepares both his heart and his wallet for all of the new challenges and changes.
Who is excited for the new season?!
Saturday, November 7, 2015
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