May has been a very busy month for the Bates family!
Bobby and Tori moved to Nashville and announced their pregnancy. The couple is due to welcome their child in November 2018.
The Bates family celebrated Mother's Day. They also celebrated Erin, Warden, and Carson's birthdays. They also celebrated John and Alyssa's anniversary along with Papa Bill and Mama Jane's anniversary.
Erin, Kelly, Addalle, Carson, Brooklyn and Everly headed down to visit The Webster family. Everly and Zoey met for the first time.
UP TV announced the return of new episodes in June 2018. We are currently waiting for news of season 8. We will be sharing it soon.
Lawson Bates recently announced that he had special concert for a very special little girl. They raised a lot of money for it.
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.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
All about Everly: Two months old
It is hard to believe that Everly is now two months old. The little girl celebrated her first Mother's Day. She also got to meet her older cousin, Zoey Joy.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
June Preview Episode
We are back with brand new episodes for the month of June! We are almost finished with season 7's 26 episodes and we are currently waiting for Season 8 announcement so be sure to stay tune for that announcement.
A Heavenly Honeymoon & A Courtship Countdown!
JUNE 07, 2018
After a picture-perfect wedding ceremony, Tori and Bobby head out for their honeymoon; upon arriving in California, the newlyweds take a romantic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway and set sail for a picturesque boat ride on the Monterey Bay.
Eye Love You Day!
JUNE 14, 2018
Kelly Jo gets eye surgery to correct her vision; the family prepares for this year's I Love You Day festivities; the growing old together theme may lead to some unexpected costumes, while the single Bates boys may finally secure a seat at the table.
Seas the Day!
JUNE 21, 2018
Now that many of the older girls have moved out of the house, it's Carlin's turn to tutor her younger siblings; Gil and the family head to Myrtle Beach, S.C., so the children can meet Mama Jane's side of the family for the first time.
Hit the Road Jack!
June 27, 2018
To celebrate his 16th birthday, Jackson heads to the department of motor vehicles to take his driver's test; Erin and Chad Paine prepare for the arrival of baby number three, Everly Hope; Trace gets a flying lesson from brother Nathan.
A Heavenly Honeymoon & A Courtship Countdown!
JUNE 07, 2018
After a picture-perfect wedding ceremony, Tori and Bobby head out for their honeymoon; upon arriving in California, the newlyweds take a romantic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway and set sail for a picturesque boat ride on the Monterey Bay.
Eye Love You Day!
JUNE 14, 2018
Kelly Jo gets eye surgery to correct her vision; the family prepares for this year's I Love You Day festivities; the growing old together theme may lead to some unexpected costumes, while the single Bates boys may finally secure a seat at the table.
Seas the Day!
JUNE 21, 2018
Now that many of the older girls have moved out of the house, it's Carlin's turn to tutor her younger siblings; Gil and the family head to Myrtle Beach, S.C., so the children can meet Mama Jane's side of the family for the first time.
Hit the Road Jack!
June 27, 2018
To celebrate his 16th birthday, Jackson heads to the department of motor vehicles to take his driver's test; Erin and Chad Paine prepare for the arrival of baby number three, Everly Hope; Trace gets a flying lesson from brother Nathan.
Preview: SUPERSIZED Tori’s Winter Wonderland Wedding
In this all-new Supersized episode with added content watch as: It’s a very “Marry” Christmas for the Bates as Tori and Bobby’s wedding day is here! The family hustles to take care of last minute “Winter Wonderland” wedding decorations, Tori and Bobby begin to prep for their California honeymoon, and the rehearsal dinner the night before becomes a bit chaotic when you have a bridal party this large! When the big day finally arrives, everyone is full of emotion, especially Gil as he prepares to give another daughter away. And once the vows are exchanged, it’s time for the couple’s first kiss! Will it be everything they've been waiting for? And with any Bates wedding, you have to wonder, who’s next?
There will be no recap for Bringing Up Bates this week! We will return next week!
There will be no recap for Bringing Up Bates this week! We will return next week!
Monday, May 28, 2018
All about Zoey: Two months old
It's hard to believe that Zoey Joy is now two months old. We shared two sets of new photos of Zoey Joy this past month. The first one featured Zoey's first monthly photo and the second one featured her meeting her little cousin.
She recently celebrated her first Mother's Day and her parents anniversary.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Father's Day 2018
We are so excited to share our first Father's Day cover for Bobby Smith. As many of you know that he and Tori are expecting their first child in November 2018.
Be sure to check out our June birthday cover post.
Be sure to check out our June birthday cover post.
Saturday, May 26, 2018
All about Lexi: 16 months old
Lexi Mae is now 16 months old!
Lexi Mae just celebrated her second Mother's Day with her mother, father and sisters. She also just celebrated her parents' anniversary just a few days ago. Lexi also learned that she is getting a new cousin in November 2018 just two months before her second birthday.
Last week, we shared a new photo of her and you can check it out by clicking here.
Lexi Mae just celebrated her second Mother's Day with her mother, father and sisters. She also just celebrated her parents' anniversary just a few days ago. Lexi also learned that she is getting a new cousin in November 2018 just two months before her second birthday.
Last week, we shared a new photo of her and you can check it out by clicking here.
June Birthday Cover
Kaci Lynn is the only June birthday for the time being and now it's time to release our newest June birthday.
Be sure to stay tune for tomorrow's Father's Day Cover!
Friday, May 25, 2018
Zoey and Everly first meeting
We are so excited to share that we have new photos of the Bates family with Carson, Brooklyn, and Everly visiting John, Alyssa and their girls down in Florida.
In late March, John and Alyssa welcomed their third child into the world and just two days later Chad and Erin welcomed their third child into the world.
Both of the girls are eight weeks old and will turn two months old next week. Be sure to check out our facebook page to see the rest of the photos.
In late March, John and Alyssa welcomed their third child into the world and just two days later Chad and Erin welcomed their third child into the world.
More Wedding photos
Thursday, May 24, 2018
New episode coming tonight
We are so excited to share that there is a new special coming tonight! Be sure to check out our preview Tuesday post to find out what the special will be about tonight. There will be no recap tonight.
Today also marks the anniversary of John and Alyssa (Bates) Webster so make sure that you tell them Happy anniversary!
Did you hear that there will be new Bringing Up Bates episodes airing in June 2018? Be sure to stay tune for our June episode preview that will be posted on May 29th.
Today also marks the anniversary of John and Alyssa (Bates) Webster so make sure that you tell them Happy anniversary!
Did you hear that there will be new Bringing Up Bates episodes airing in June 2018? Be sure to stay tune for our June episode preview that will be posted on May 29th.
Zoey Joy: 1 month old photo!
In four days, John and Alyssa's youngest child will celebrate her second month of life and we have new photos to share with you all.
J&A: Four years of marriage
Happy Anniversary to John and Alyssa Webster!
John and Alyssa had marked the third Bates child to get married within a year after Erin Bates's wedding to Chad Paine in November 2013.
It's been four years since we shared that
John and Alyssa were married and today marks their anniversary. As many
of you know that they have three beautiful children.
Their oldest child (Allie Jane) just turned
three last month while their middle child (Lexi Mae) is almost sixteen months old. Their youngest child (Zoey Joy) is about to celebrate her
second month of life.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Updated Bates family photo- December 2017
Back in December 2017, The Bates family gather for a new family photo when Bobby and Tori got married. Both Erin and Alyssa were months away from welcoming their baby girls.
