Six months and counting!

It is hard to believe that Kelton and Josie have been married for six months today. We are so excited to see what the Lord has in store for the happy couple. 

 This past month, Kelton and Josie announce that they are expecting a baby girl in late July and naming her Willow.

Zoey's 1st birthday party

Zoey celebrate her first birthday on March 28th and two days later, she had her birthday party.

Here are a few snapshots of her birthday party:

Recap: Ready or Not, Baby Kade is on His Way

With only two weeks until her due date, Tori has been having a lot of contractions and Kelly is on baby alert.

Gil takes the boys up to Brimstone Recreation to enjoy a boys trip. They took Judson, Jeb, Carson and Bradley along on the trip. Everyone is concerned when Nathan is going to flip a four-wheeler like he has done in the past. Zach reveals that his father decided to do a safety meeting to show people what to do and what not to do. His dad wants them to drive like you have manners. At the end of the day, the only person that flips is Gil while driving Judson and Jeb. The boys make sure that they are okay and they are.

The youngest boys are eager to rat on Gil to their mother and before they get a chance. Kelly calls to informed them that she is in Nashville with Tori who thinks that she is in labor.

The boys go skeet shooting and head back to the cabin which the girls had ended up decorating and drop off cheesecake for Zach’s 30^th birthday. One of the presents is a smart watch which he loves.

Tori arrives at the hospital and is hoping to progress so she can move to the delivery room. Her water breaks so they transfer her. She ends up getting an epidural.

Gil and Lawson get in the car to head to Nashville but first they need to get Carlin, Everly and Erin. They are happy which Nathan says that they are the three most dramatic children.

Gil describes that they were having a wonderful time. Lawson is on the phone with his sister and tells her to put on peaceful music and just breathe deep.

All about Everly: 12 months old

Everly turned 1 on March 30th! We can't believe that she is one already and can't believe that this year has gone by so fast. We will share new photos of the little girl in a few days. 

Here is a little bit of a recap that happen during her first year of life:


* Her aunt (Josie) got married to her uncle (Kelton) and will welcome their first daughter in July 2019.

* Her aunt (Tori) welcomed her first child (Kade) in November 2018.

* Her aunt (Carlin) got engaged in September 2018.

All about Zoey: 12 months old

Zoey turned 1 on March 28th! We can't believe that she is one already and can't believe that this year has gone by so fast.

 A few days after her first birthday, she had a big celebration with family and friends.We will share new photos of the little girl in a few days. 

Here is a little bit of a recap that happen during her first year of life:

* Her aunt (Erin) welcomed her daughter (Everly) just two days after she was born.

* Her aunt (Josie) got married to her uncle (Kelton) and will welcome their first daughter in July 2019.

* Her aunt (Tori) welcomed her first child (Kade) in November 2018.

* Her aunt (Carlin) got engaged in September 2018.

April 2019

Birthdays:
* Chad Paine
* Ellie Bates
* Carlin Bates
* Allie Webster

Monthly anniversary:
* Kelton and Josie Balka

Countdown to wedding:
* 1 month to go
* Four weeks to go

All about Grandbabies:
* Kade
* Everly
* Zoey

Pregnancy Updates:
* Josie Balka

Bringing Up Bates:
* Preview
* Recaps

Other Blogs:
* May birthdays cover
* May Anniversary Cover
* Mother's Day 2019

March Recap

The family celebrated Zoey and Everly's first birthdays. Kelton and Josie announced that they are having a baby girl.