Just like last year, we missed many birthdays of the family and we are hoping that next year, we will get better at them.
We missed Kelly, Erin, Lawson, Nathan, Josie, Katie, Warden, Isaiah, Ellie, Callie, and Judson. We also missed Gil and Kelly's anniversary.
Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have nineteen children. Twelve of their children have been married. They have thirty-two grandchildren. They have four children and eight grandchildren in heaven.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Happy Birthday Zach!
Zach is turning 25 years old today. He is experiencing his first birthday being a married man to Whitney this year
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Zach and Whitney's wedding day
The Bates family is growing by one more today! Zach is going to wed Whitney this afternoon. There will be new photos of the happy couples as soon as we have them.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
most asked questions
When is there going to be a second season?
There's not. Tlc cancel the show. The Bates are appearing on 19 kids and counting.
When is Zach going to be married to Whitney?
December 14
There's not. Tlc cancel the show. The Bates are appearing on 19 kids and counting.
When is Zach going to be married to Whitney?
December 14
Chad and Erin wedding announcement
Now that Chad and Erin are husband and wife, we can reveal that the couple invited the cameras to their engagement and wedding. We will keep you updated when it is schedule to air!
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Happy Birthday Alyssa!
Alyssa is turning 19 years old today. She's in a new phase in life by courting a man name John!
Friday, November 8, 2013
Courting News
November 6, John Webster and Alyssa began courting, just three days before her birthday!
First they took a walk along the river boardwalk at IJAMS nature center, where John gave Alyssa roses and a beautiful necklace.
They ate a brief lunch on the porch at Rafferty’s, then headed for Rock City in Chattanooga, TN.
The weather couldn’t have been better, the scenery more beautiful, nor the couple any happier!!
Saturday, November 2, 2013
the big day arrived
Chad and Erin are now a happily newly married couple. Their wedding will be shown on a upcoming episode of 19 kids and counting
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Two weddings on the way!
It is hard to believe that it has been since July since we updated the blog and we apologize for that break. We have two big changes to report to you all.
Chad and Erin got engaged on August 5, 2013 and are planning to get married on November 2nd. From what we are told that the wedding will be filmed on 19 kids and counting.
Zach and Whitney started courting in early July 2013 and got engaged on September 12, 2013. It is rumored to be get married this December. We will keep you updated it on it.
Chad and Erin got engaged on August 5, 2013 and are planning to get married on November 2nd. From what we are told that the wedding will be filmed on 19 kids and counting.
Zach and Whitney started courting in early July 2013 and got engaged on September 12, 2013. It is rumored to be get married this December. We will keep you updated it on it.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Happy Memorial Day 2013
Happy Memorial day to all of our readers. Please remember to share the word of God and bless others. We are all soldiers for God and we need to be sharing his word.
To our soldiers we thank you for your service to us
and everything that you have done for us.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Carlin turns 15th!
happy birthday Carlin! She's celebrating her 15th birthday. She's the ninth child for the Bates family.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Night on the Town
Chad couldn’t make it to Tennessee to see Erin for Valentine’s Day, so he sent 3 dozen roses and a poem that he wrote, “101 Reasons I Love Erin!”
But better late than never, he was able to join us for a belated “I Love You” / Valentine’s Day date night in March. Dad, Mom, Alyssa, and John Webster all tagged along, enjoying a night on the town together!… Making memories!!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
“I Love You” Day, 2013
“I Love You” Day, 2013
Our last year
’s “I Love You” Day celebration was a formal dress up occasion (obviously voted on by the girls in the family!)
’s “I Love You” Day celebration was a formal dress up occasion (obviously voted on by the girls in the family!)
This year, the boys got to pick, and of course, it was a jean affair with hamburgers on the grill!
We kept the names that were drawn for the gift exchange anonymous… well, at least we tried! Some of the siblings squeaked, but we had a really good time together… and that’s what it’s all about, saying, “I love you” in a special kinda way!!
