Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have nineteen children. Twelve of the children are married. They have thirty-nine grandchildren with one on the way. They have two foster grandchildren.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Updated GrandBates born in February
In case you missed the birth announcement of Gage Turner. He was born in February 2026.
1. Gage Smith is the son of Bobby and Tori Smith. He will celebrate his first birthday on February 28th.
2. Hailey Clark is the daughter of Travis and Katie Clark. She celebrates her birthday on February 17th.
3. Miles Balka is the son of Kelton and Josie Balka. He celebrates his birthday on February 21st.
4. Maci Webster is the daughter of John and Alyssa Webster. She celebrates her birthday on February 9th.
Updated February birthday cover
There is a new February birthday!
Second cover: Tiffany Bates (February 10), Jeb Bates (February 1), Maci Webster (February 9), and Trace Bates (February 1)
First cover: Gage Smith (February 28), Miles Balka (February 21), Hailey Clark (February 17), Addalle Bates (February 17), Jackson Bates (February 17), and Bobby Smith (February 16).
Friday, March 6, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Meeting his big brothers and sisters
In case you missed the exciting news, Bobby and Tori have welcomed their sixth child into the world.
Kade and Gage
Kolter and Gage
Kolter and Gage
Charlotte and Gage
Charlotte and Gage
Cambree and Gage
Weston and Gage
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
New photo of Theodore Bates
Theodore is about to turn three months old and we have a new photo of him.
Welcome Gage Smith
We are so excited to share that Bobby and Tori have welcomed their sixth child, Gage Turner Smith. He was born on February 28, 2026.
Gage is the 19th grandson of Gil and Kelly Bates. He is also their 39th grandchild.
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