November in review!

Birthdays:
John turned 26
Alyssa turned 21

All about Grandbabies:
Carson turned 6 months old
Allie turned 7 months old
Bradley turned 13 months old

Wedding anniversaries: 
* Michaella and Brandon celebrated three months of marriage
* Chad and Erin celebrated their second year of marriage

UP TV announced the return of Bringing up Bates

Our December cover photo!

All about Bradley: 13 months old!

It's hard to believe that this little one is now 13 months old.

 

This month he celebrated his second Thanksgiving by sitting up at the big table. We have decided to make his monthly updates until he turns two! 

What is the family thankful for?

The family is thankful for their faith in the Lord. They are thankful for their family and friends. They are thankful for everyone watching the show! 

Time for reflection

Less than six weeks!

Can you believe that we have less than six weeks until the season starts?!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! 

We hope that you have a great day and spend it with your family and friends. 

Allie and Carson's first Thanksgiving!

Last year, Carson and Allie were not here to celebrate Thanksgiving and both families are thankful for their safe arrival.

Carson was a month early while Allie was one day late.

 

Enjoying the snow!

Brandon and Michaella are enjoying their first Thanksgiving together as husband and wife. Brandon and Michaella are enjoying their first winter together by having fun in the snow.

Giving Thanks This Thanksgiving - Tori And Carlin Bates

Tori and Carlin sit down with Josie and Katie to talk about what they are thankful for. We hope that you enjoy Thanksgiving! :)

Giving Thanks This Thanksgiving - Erin, Alyssa and Kelly Jo Bates

Erin, Alyssa and Kelly Jo sit down to talk about what they are thankful.

Cover photo for December

We are super excited to share with you all that our cover photo will be posted this upcoming Sunday! 

The family only has two birthdays for the month of December and they also have to wedding anniversaries for the month.

Can you guess who? 

Who will announce grandbaby #4?

Who do you think will announce a pregnancy?

Zach & Whitney

Brandon & Michaella

Chad & Erin

John & Alyssa

Second son-in-love turns 26

Eariler this month, The Websters celebrated Alyssa's 21st Birthday. Well, today they are celebrating John's 26th birthday. 

So much has changed this year for John and Alyssa. They welcome their daughter, Allie Jane, back in April. 

They watched Brandon and Michaella get married. 

Who knows there might even be a baby #2 on the way? 

Everything You Love About Christmas Is On UP!

The family is excited for the new season that starts in Jaunary! Check out this video and see if you can spot the family?

One year on instagram!

Can you believe that one year ago today, we joined instagram?! 

Be sure to follow us at Batesfamily1 on instagram! 

All New Season of Bringing Up Bates

Can you still believe that Bringing Up Bates will return this January?! 

The shows marks their first birthday on January 1st! 

The new season starts on January 7th! 

 Many of our fans have been asking what that means for our blog with the new season of Bringing Up Bates.

We will be bringing back weekly previews, recaps, family blogs and photos! We also will be starting to do some trivia Questions with the weekly new episodes! 

The season will be either 13 or 14 episodes and will feature the family's journey to Brandon and Michaella's wedding!  

New photos of family!

Erin Bates Paine Rings In The Christmas Season In Style

Check out this wonderful video of Erin playing on her piano while at the launch party for her new CD

Second Wedding anniversary coming up!

In a little less than a month, Zach and Whitney will be celebrating their second year of marriage. We are going to be making a ton of cover photos for the family this month! 

 

Three months of marriage!

It's been three months since Brandon and Michaella said I do! 

 

All about Carson: Six months old!

It's hard to believe that Carson is now six months old! 

family

Erin and Carson

Chad and Carson

Carson

 

Family comes in!

The Bates family has everyone at the house for this weekend. John and Alyssa came in a few days ago with baby Allie Jane. 

Brandon and Michaella also came in from Chicago!

All about Allie: Seven months old!

Can you believe that John and Alyssa are the proud parents of this sweet little girl? She is learning new things and getting bigger everyday. 

Alyssa turns 21!

We are super sorry about the mix up on November 6th which marked John and Alyssa's courting anniversary. 

Alyssa is celebrating her birthday with a surprise trip from her husband. 

 

Brandon and Michaella's wedding photos!

We have a ton of new photos of the wedding and we are super excited to share them with you!