Layla is four months old. She celebrated her first Mother's day
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.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
May Recap
This month, the Bates celebrated three birthdays and two anniversaries. They also celebrated Mother's Day.
Bringing Up Bates aired it's mid-season finale and then announced that the show will return on July 23rd.
Bringing Up Bates aired it's mid-season finale and then announced that the show will return on July 23rd.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Friday, May 29, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Recap: Holiday Traditions and Baby Additions
Zach and Whitney are enjoying some bonding time now that Khloe is born. Whitney reveals that Bradley is very possessive of his new little sister and wants her all to himself. Kelly and a few of the kids arrive to meet Khloe. Callie says that there are so many grandkids and they are always excited for a new niece or nephew.
Family and friends are throwing a baby shower for Evan and Carlin. Carlin reveals that everyone acts like pregnancy is easy but they are liars. She will be upfront and honest by saying that it's so much work. Brandon says that he is always very happy when other guys show up at the shower.
Carlin, Kelly and Denese compete in the diaper stacking competition and both Kelly and Carlin's piles fall so Carlin grabs her mother-in-law's hands so hers would fall too. Carlin admits that she would have done things different.
Evan, Kelton, and Ethan compete to see who can eat the most baby food. Evan wins the fruit round and advances to the veggie round with Nathan and Ben. Ben ends up winning.
Erin ends up going into labor later that night. Carlin arrives to document the event. Kelly, Tori and Whitney arrive at the hospital along with Gil who later falls asleep on the couch.
Erin's oxygen levels drop along with the baby's heart rate. The nurse gives Erin the oxygen mask and she starts pushing, Holland arrives soon after that. Later that morning, the other three children arrive to meet their new little sister and brings gifts.
Chaney arrives into town and Trace takes her out to go skating with Zach and Whitney.
Caroling has been a long-time Bates Christmas tradition. Lawson says that ever since he was little, his parents taught them a hug emphasis on music. They sing at nursing homes and assisted living facilitates. The family gathers at the house to rehearse. Michaella says that it was always a treat to people who were shut in or couldn't get out. Her parents taught them that it was better to give then to receive and taught them character.
The family arrives at Morning Pointe of Powell and dozen of the residents have come to listen to their sing. Zach says that he has zero confidence that they will sound anything close to harmonious to ears but it is not all about being the best. Sometimes you just have to go and give yourself to other people. Bradley and Carson join in and preform Jingle Bells.
Family and friends are throwing a baby shower for Evan and Carlin. Carlin reveals that everyone acts like pregnancy is easy but they are liars. She will be upfront and honest by saying that it's so much work. Brandon says that he is always very happy when other guys show up at the shower.
Carlin, Kelly and Denese compete in the diaper stacking competition and both Kelly and Carlin's piles fall so Carlin grabs her mother-in-law's hands so hers would fall too. Carlin admits that she would have done things different.
Evan, Kelton, and Ethan compete to see who can eat the most baby food. Evan wins the fruit round and advances to the veggie round with Nathan and Ben. Ben ends up winning.
Erin ends up going into labor later that night. Carlin arrives to document the event. Kelly, Tori and Whitney arrive at the hospital along with Gil who later falls asleep on the couch.
Erin's oxygen levels drop along with the baby's heart rate. The nurse gives Erin the oxygen mask and she starts pushing, Holland arrives soon after that. Later that morning, the other three children arrive to meet their new little sister and brings gifts.
Chaney arrives into town and Trace takes her out to go skating with Zach and Whitney.
Caroling has been a long-time Bates Christmas tradition. Lawson says that ever since he was little, his parents taught them a hug emphasis on music. They sing at nursing homes and assisted living facilitates. The family gathers at the house to rehearse. Michaella says that it was always a treat to people who were shut in or couldn't get out. Her parents taught them that it was better to give then to receive and taught them character.
The family arrives at Morning Pointe of Powell and dozen of the residents have come to listen to their sing. Zach says that he has zero confidence that they will sound anything close to harmonious to ears but it is not all about being the best. Sometimes you just have to go and give yourself to other people. Bradley and Carson join in and preform Jingle Bells.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
All about Holland: Six months old
Holland is six months old. This month, she celebrated her mother and brother's birthday. She also celebrated her first mother's day.
Monday, May 25, 2020
All about Kolter: Two months old
Kolter is now two months old. He celebrated his first mother's day.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Friday, May 22, 2020
Mid Season finale
As we all love Bringing Up Bates, we have some news to share with you all. Next week's episode will mark the mid season finale. We also can tell you that it's a one hour episode.
Be sure to stay tune for the second part of Bringing Up Bates return date which will be coming out soon.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Recap: Holiday Cheer and New Baby Khloe is Here
Zach and Whitney are spending extra bonding time with Bradley and Kaci before they welcome their third child. Whitney and Bradley head to go enjoy beans and cornbread. Zach says that his son is looking forward to having Khloe. He has been talking about her since he first found out and he is pretty excited.
Zach and Kaci are about to have a tea party. Zach says that his daughter is always wanting to do tea parties and girl things but most of the time she is playing with Bradley with monster trucks and dinosaurs. He thought that this would be fun for them.
A problem coRecap: Holiday Cheer and New Baby Khloe is Here
Zach and Whitney are spending extra bonding time with Bradley and Kaci before they welcome their third child. Whitney and Bradley head to go enjoy beans and cornbread. Zach says that his son is looking forward to having Khloe. He has been talking about her since he first found out and he is pretty excited.
Zach and Kaci are about to have a tea party. Zach says that his daughter is always wanting to do tea parties and girl things but most of the time she is playing with Bradley with monster trucks and dinosaurs. He thought that this would be fun for them.
A problem comes up with the tea party since Zach doesn't have any tea because he doesn't want to be fat when the new baby arrives. He finds an altervine with hot chocolate and when he pours it into the teapot, he finds that it leaks on the side.
Evan says that he is looking forward to doing girly things with Layla and Bobby hopes that he has a daughter someday.
At the big house, Kelly wants the house to be decorated with Christmas before Mama Jane arrives for Thanksgiving. The family is approaching a busy season with two grandbabies due before the end of the year. Erin is in charge of the decor as the siblings lend a hand. As they are working, it starts snowing outside.
It's time for Baby Khloe to arrive so Zach and Whitney take their two oldests to grandma's house and head to the hospital. She gets an epidural. Both sets of parents along with Tori, Carlin and Erin come to show up for support. Whitney says that when you marry into the family, you better expect that every event is going to be big.
Bradley and Kaci arrive to meet their new baby sister when she is born. They both are beyond thrilled to meet their sister. Whitney says that if she could sum up today in words then she would cry because of all the love in the room as she welcomed their third child.
mes up with the tea party since Zach doesn't have any tea because he doesn't want to be fat when the new baby arrives. He finds an altervine with hot chocolate and when he pours it into the teapot, he finds that it leaks on the side.
Evan says that he is looking forward to doing girly things with Layla and Bobby hopes that he has a daughter someday.
At the big house, Kelly wants the house to be decorated with Christmas before Mama Jane arrives for Thanksgiving. The family is approaching a busy season with two grandbabies due before the end of the year. Erin is in charge of the decor as the siblings lend a hand. As they are working, it starts snowing outside.
It's time for Baby Khloe to arrive so Zach and Whitney take their two oldests to grandma's house and head to the hospital. She gets an epidural. Both sets of parents along with Tori, Carlin and Erin come to show up for support. Whitney says that when you marry into the family, you better expect that every event is going to be big.
Bradley and Kaci arrive to meet their new baby sister when she is born. They both are beyond thrilled to meet their sister. Whitney says that if she could sum up today in words then she would cry because of all the love in the room as she welcomed their third child.
Zach and Kaci are about to have a tea party. Zach says that his daughter is always wanting to do tea parties and girl things but most of the time she is playing with Bradley with monster trucks and dinosaurs. He thought that this would be fun for them.
A problem coRecap: Holiday Cheer and New Baby Khloe is Here
Zach and Whitney are spending extra bonding time with Bradley and Kaci before they welcome their third child. Whitney and Bradley head to go enjoy beans and cornbread. Zach says that his son is looking forward to having Khloe. He has been talking about her since he first found out and he is pretty excited.
Zach and Kaci are about to have a tea party. Zach says that his daughter is always wanting to do tea parties and girl things but most of the time she is playing with Bradley with monster trucks and dinosaurs. He thought that this would be fun for them.
A problem comes up with the tea party since Zach doesn't have any tea because he doesn't want to be fat when the new baby arrives. He finds an altervine with hot chocolate and when he pours it into the teapot, he finds that it leaks on the side.
Evan says that he is looking forward to doing girly things with Layla and Bobby hopes that he has a daughter someday.
At the big house, Kelly wants the house to be decorated with Christmas before Mama Jane arrives for Thanksgiving. The family is approaching a busy season with two grandbabies due before the end of the year. Erin is in charge of the decor as the siblings lend a hand. As they are working, it starts snowing outside.
It's time for Baby Khloe to arrive so Zach and Whitney take their two oldests to grandma's house and head to the hospital. She gets an epidural. Both sets of parents along with Tori, Carlin and Erin come to show up for support. Whitney says that when you marry into the family, you better expect that every event is going to be big.
Bradley and Kaci arrive to meet their new baby sister when she is born. They both are beyond thrilled to meet their sister. Whitney says that if she could sum up today in words then she would cry because of all the love in the room as she welcomed their third child.
mes up with the tea party since Zach doesn't have any tea because he doesn't want to be fat when the new baby arrives. He finds an altervine with hot chocolate and when he pours it into the teapot, he finds that it leaks on the side.
Evan says that he is looking forward to doing girly things with Layla and Bobby hopes that he has a daughter someday.
At the big house, Kelly wants the house to be decorated with Christmas before Mama Jane arrives for Thanksgiving. The family is approaching a busy season with two grandbabies due before the end of the year. Erin is in charge of the decor as the siblings lend a hand. As they are working, it starts snowing outside.
It's time for Baby Khloe to arrive so Zach and Whitney take their two oldests to grandma's house and head to the hospital. She gets an epidural. Both sets of parents along with Tori, Carlin and Erin come to show up for support. Whitney says that when you marry into the family, you better expect that every event is going to be big.
Bradley and Kaci arrive to meet their new baby sister when she is born. They both are beyond thrilled to meet their sister. Whitney says that if she could sum up today in words then she would cry because of all the love in the room as she welcomed their third child.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
All about Willow: Ten months old
Willow is just two months away from her first birthday. She just celebrated her first Mother's Day.
Preview: Holiday Cheer and New Baby Khloe is Here!
Before Whitney gives birth to baby Khloe, she and Zach have some bonding time with Bradley and Kaci Lynn; Whitney enjoys lunch with her son, Zach has a tea party; Kelly Jo is on a mission to put up her Christmas decorations before the birth.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
New photo of the Paine children
We have a new photo of the Paine children to share with you all. Did you know that Chad and Erin have four children under the age of six?
Carson just turned five on Thursday. Brooklyn is three years old and will celebrate her fourth birthday in August. Everly just turned two in March. Holland is currently five months old and will turn six months old in a few weeks.
Friday, May 15, 2020
New photo of the Webster family
Happy Friday everyone! We have a new photo of the Webster family that was posted on Mother's Day 2020!
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Recap: Brandon's Book and Kelly Jo's New Look
Christmas is around the corner and the family is expecting Holland around that time, Chad comes home with presents for Erin. Chad is hoping to get the kids involved and think about how much Erin does for her kids. He wants to do something special in honor of Erin.
The big present is a foot spa for Erin since she loves having her feet pampered. The kids are eager to be part of it. Erin loves that her husband includes their kids in everything since they are making memories. Erin asks her son if he is going to spoil his future wife one day and he responses that he will along with himself.
Brandon is about to have his first book signing in Knoxville. He reads a chapter out of his book and then signs copies. Brandon says the night was pretty surreal and knows that they have been working on it for so long.
Kelly arrives at Josie's home to get ready for an anniversary date with Gil. She asked her daughters to help her with hair and makeup. Josie says that her mom is used to wearing her hair one way and doesn't want to change it. Today they are going to try something different.
Later, Kelly arrives at Josie’s house ahead of an anniversary date with Gil. “We have a lot of dates but not a lot of fancy dates,” says Kelly. That’s why she has asked her daughters for help with hair and makeup. Kelly tells her daughter to surprise her with the new look.
During her time of working in a salon, Josie figures that her passion is weddings. She and her friend has decided to open an hair business for weddings.
Katie and Carlin arrive and begin Kelly's makeup. Katie just came back from a week with Travis and his family. She says that their relationship is going really well.
Kelly ends up with an up-do makeover. She ends up choosing a black maxi dress. One of the dresses were not Kelly's taste which was a leopard prints dress.
Gil arrives at Josie's house with flowers. He is stunned. Gil says that Kelly is really hot and I'll just tell you. Gil has chosen Kitchen 919 in downtown Knoxville. During their dinner, He gives Kelly a present which is a long silver necklace.
Zach says that his father has some experience romanticizing his mom. The other siblings reveal that Gil brings home flowers and other gifts. He also leaves notes. Kelly says that it shows the kids that they are committed to see through things and stay together no matter what. They are also best friends.
Gil says that they feel close in marriage when they feel safe and trust each other. They are also willing to sacrifice for each other. He adds that when they are sacrificing, it becomes natural when they love each other.
The big present is a foot spa for Erin since she loves having her feet pampered. The kids are eager to be part of it. Erin loves that her husband includes their kids in everything since they are making memories. Erin asks her son if he is going to spoil his future wife one day and he responses that he will along with himself.
Brandon is about to have his first book signing in Knoxville. He reads a chapter out of his book and then signs copies. Brandon says the night was pretty surreal and knows that they have been working on it for so long.
Kelly arrives at Josie's home to get ready for an anniversary date with Gil. She asked her daughters to help her with hair and makeup. Josie says that her mom is used to wearing her hair one way and doesn't want to change it. Today they are going to try something different.
Later, Kelly arrives at Josie’s house ahead of an anniversary date with Gil. “We have a lot of dates but not a lot of fancy dates,” says Kelly. That’s why she has asked her daughters for help with hair and makeup. Kelly tells her daughter to surprise her with the new look.
During her time of working in a salon, Josie figures that her passion is weddings. She and her friend has decided to open an hair business for weddings.
Katie and Carlin arrive and begin Kelly's makeup. Katie just came back from a week with Travis and his family. She says that their relationship is going really well.
Kelly ends up with an up-do makeover. She ends up choosing a black maxi dress. One of the dresses were not Kelly's taste which was a leopard prints dress.
Gil arrives at Josie's house with flowers. He is stunned. Gil says that Kelly is really hot and I'll just tell you. Gil has chosen Kitchen 919 in downtown Knoxville. During their dinner, He gives Kelly a present which is a long silver necklace.
Zach says that his father has some experience romanticizing his mom. The other siblings reveal that Gil brings home flowers and other gifts. He also leaves notes. Kelly says that it shows the kids that they are committed to see through things and stay together no matter what. They are also best friends.
Gil says that they feel close in marriage when they feel safe and trust each other. They are also willing to sacrifice for each other. He adds that when they are sacrificing, it becomes natural when they love each other.
Carson turns 5
Happy 5th Birthday Carson!
His Birthday posts:
Carson turns 1
Carson turns 2
Carson turns 3
Carson turns 4
For the first two years of his life we did "All about Carson" series that we would love you to go back and see how much he has grown: All about Carson
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
All about Kade: 18 months old
Kade is now 18 months old and that means that it's time for a new update on him. Since his first birthday, he has gotten three new cousins (Khloe, Holland and Layla) and one little brother.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Preview: Brandon's Book and Kelly Jo's New Look
Brandon's celebrating a big accomplishment, he's published his first book and is having a book signing; Erin is always doing so much for her family; Chad plans a sweet surprise for his very pregnant wife; Carson, Brooklyn and Everly join the party.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Layla's health issues
Evan and Carlin shared an update on their baby girl on their Youtube channel. We want to encourage you to be praying and if you have any advice on how they should be handling this.
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Mother's Day 2020
In honor of Mother's Day, we created a new Mother's Day cover now that we have welcomed Carlin and Josie as moms.
Kelly Jo celebrated her first Mother's Day in 1989. Whitney, Alyssa and Erin celebrated their first Mother's Day in 2015. Tori celebrated her first Mother's Day in 2019. Carlin and Josie celebrated their first Mother's Day this year.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
All about Khloe: Six Months Old
We know that we are a few days late posting Khloe's six months old update. Khloe is now six months old and celebrated her first Easter!
We do have to share that her birth episode will air later this month so stay tune to our preview Tuesday to find out when.
We do have to share that her birth episode will air later this month so stay tune to our preview Tuesday to find out when.
Friday, May 8, 2020
New photo of Webster family
John and Alyssa have been married for almost six years. She will be celebrating their anniversary on the 24th.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Recap: Taking Care of Business and Florida Fun
Gil is trying to keep the tree business going while he is recovering from his surgery. He has enlist helped from his sons. Their job for the day is to cut down a tall pine tree. Lawson wants to ride the cherry picker bucket because it's something that he has never done. Nathan ends up filling the role. Nathan says that it's pretty cool being able to enjoy the boys and working.
Chad and Erin talk about how they are planning to fit all four kids in one bedroom. Gil reveals that they only had one little bedroom house and then moved into a two bedroom. They were like eight kids in an 800-square-foot house. When Holland moves into the kids room at five or six months old, Everly will transition into the trundle bed that pulls out of the bunk bed. Erin says that they hope to find a new house very soon so Carson can have his own room. Erin says that she loves the small house and it's been easy to organize but wants to get an extra bedroom and bathroom. The couple is open to flip an old house with charm and possible property to build on.
Gil and Kelly arrive in Florida to visit John and Alyssa. Kelly brings the girls crafts while Gil brings princess dresses. Gil cooks with Zoey in the play kitchen while Kelly does crafts with Allie and Lexi.
Michaella says that her father would play with the kids while her mom cook dinner at 5pm. Gil says that he remembers when people that were older would get down to his level and that spoke volumes to him
The group heads to walk downtown. Gil gets a haircut from John's barber, Earl. Earl is deaf but Gil is able to use a little bit of sign language that his father taught him. John revealed that Earl has always cut his hair expect for one time. He said that he would never again. John grow up with Earl's kids. John and Alyssa have been teaching their children sign language.
After the haircut, they head to have a picnic which was prepared by Alyssa. Kelly says that they would carry everything to the table and plop it in. She adds whatever container that it came in was the container that you were going to eat out of it. Alyssa manages to decorate the table.
During the lunch, they talk about Alyssa's heart problems and her two surgeries. Kelly says that the heart issues that Alyssa had, she was most likely born with it and did not show up until her pregnancy with Zoey.
The first surgery had fail but the second one was successful. Alyssa is now having symptoms of Afib. Alyssa says that her heart is just more sensitive and she is noticing more and it's not something that is life threatening. John says that his wife is the strongest human that you will ever meet, much less the strongest woman that he knows. He adds that watching her battle the health issues and yet stay strong makes him a little wimp.
Chad and Erin talk about how they are planning to fit all four kids in one bedroom. Gil reveals that they only had one little bedroom house and then moved into a two bedroom. They were like eight kids in an 800-square-foot house. When Holland moves into the kids room at five or six months old, Everly will transition into the trundle bed that pulls out of the bunk bed. Erin says that they hope to find a new house very soon so Carson can have his own room. Erin says that she loves the small house and it's been easy to organize but wants to get an extra bedroom and bathroom. The couple is open to flip an old house with charm and possible property to build on.
Gil and Kelly arrive in Florida to visit John and Alyssa. Kelly brings the girls crafts while Gil brings princess dresses. Gil cooks with Zoey in the play kitchen while Kelly does crafts with Allie and Lexi.
Michaella says that her father would play with the kids while her mom cook dinner at 5pm. Gil says that he remembers when people that were older would get down to his level and that spoke volumes to him
The group heads to walk downtown. Gil gets a haircut from John's barber, Earl. Earl is deaf but Gil is able to use a little bit of sign language that his father taught him. John revealed that Earl has always cut his hair expect for one time. He said that he would never again. John grow up with Earl's kids. John and Alyssa have been teaching their children sign language.
After the haircut, they head to have a picnic which was prepared by Alyssa. Kelly says that they would carry everything to the table and plop it in. She adds whatever container that it came in was the container that you were going to eat out of it. Alyssa manages to decorate the table.
During the lunch, they talk about Alyssa's heart problems and her two surgeries. Kelly says that the heart issues that Alyssa had, she was most likely born with it and did not show up until her pregnancy with Zoey.
The first surgery had fail but the second one was successful. Alyssa is now having symptoms of Afib. Alyssa says that her heart is just more sensitive and she is noticing more and it's not something that is life threatening. John says that his wife is the strongest human that you will ever meet, much less the strongest woman that he knows. He adds that watching her battle the health issues and yet stay strong makes him a little wimp.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
all about Layla: three months old
Layla turned three months old almost a week ago. She celebrated her first Easter with her parents.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Preview: Taking Care of Business & Florida Fun
Given Gil's recent rotator cuff surgery, the older Bates boys help their father on a tree job; Erin and Chad discuss their living arrangements; Gil and Kelly Jo head to Florida to spend some quality time with Alyssa, John and their children.
Monday, May 4, 2020
Bird watching with Carson & Everly
We have two new photos of Carson and Everly as they are bird watching. Carson will be celebrating his birthday very soon while Everly celebrated her birthday at the end of March.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Quantine home projects
John and Alyssa have decided to do projects at home during the quarantine. They recently shared that they had updated their master bedroom on their YouTube channel.
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020
May Monthly Preview
Birthdays:
* Erin Paine
* Carson Paine
* Warden Bates
Wedding anniversaries:
* Evan and Carlin Stewart
* John and Alyssa Webster
All about Grandchildren:
* Holland Paine
* Khloe Bates
* Willow Balka
* Kolter Smith
Other Posts:
* June birthdays
* Father's Day post
* Erin Paine
* Carson Paine
* Warden Bates
Wedding anniversaries:
* Evan and Carlin Stewart
* John and Alyssa Webster
All about Grandchildren:
* Holland Paine
* Khloe Bates
* Willow Balka
* Kolter Smith
Other Posts:
* June birthdays
* Father's Day post