June Recap

It is time for the end of the month recap, The Bates family have welcome Jadon Bates, Hazel Balka and Charlotte Smith into the world.

The family also celebrated Kaci's 5th birthday and Father's Day.

Bringing Up Bates had their season finale on June 24th. We are currently awaiting word for season 11 so stay tune.

We shared our updated June birthday cover and revealed our July birthday cover.

Nathan and Esther announced that they are planning a fall wedding.

Jadon and Hazel were released from the NICU after a few days. 

Warden graduation

Congrats to Warden on his graduation! 

Holding nieces #11 and #12

Lawson loves to hold his nieces and nephews. Today we have two photos of him holding Maci and Hazel.

Maci was born on February 9, 2021 and is the daughter of John and Alyssa.

Hazel was born on June 14, 2021 and is the daughter of Kelton and Josie

Home at last

Jadon got to go home about nine days after his June 7th birth. We are sure that you all are relieved that this little boy is now home with his mother, father, brother, and sisters. We have seven photos of the little Bates family as they adjust to being a family of six.

The family has nothing but smiles as they pose for a family photo. They want to thank you for all of your sweet prayers and thoughts for baby J.

Bradley got to hold his baby brother for the first time as Kaci Lynn watches her brothers interact.

Khloe even got to hold her baby brother with her mother's help.

It is now time for Kaci's turn to hold her baby brother.

Kaci's birthday and Jadon's birth are almost two weeks apart. We love this photo of Zach, Jadon and Kaci.

Khloe is all of smiles now that her brother is home.

July Birthday cover

Now that Bobby and Tori have welcome their daughter into the world, it's time to release our July birthday cover. 

We originally had baby Charlotte added to the July birthday cover just in case and knew that there was a small chance that we were going to have to update it before the end of June.

Updated June birthdays cover

We decided to wait until Jadon, Hazel and Charlotte are here to reveal the newest June birthdays cover. 

We updated the birthday cover shorty after Jadon was born.

We updated the birthday cover shorty after Hazel was born.

We updated the birthday cover shorty after Charlotte was born.

All about Hazel: introduction

Did you hear the news that Kelton and Josie welcome their second child into the world?

she was born on June 14, 2021. She was born weighing 6 lbs 3 oz and measuring 18 inches long. 

Baby Girl for Bobby and Tori

 We have some exciting news to share with you all! 

Bobby and Tori have welcomed their third child, Charlotte Raine, into the world on June 24, 2021. We are so excited for the happy family and can't wait to share photos.

Be sure to stay tune for the photos released in three days and her "All about Charlotte" which is coming soon.

All about Jadon: Introduction

 It's hard to believe that it's been months since Zach and Whitney's November 2020 pregnancy announcement and now the baby is here.

Zach and Whitney revealed that it was going to be a baby boy in January 2021 and they were going to name him Jayden Carl.

The couple decided to change his name from Jayden to Jadon is unknown right now.

The baby weighed 7lb and 6oz at birth.

Jadon was admitted to NICU later on June 7th for having a hard time breathing. He was released nine days later and is at home with his mother, father, brother and sisters.

Two down and one to go

The Bates family has welcomed two of the three babies into the world. We are patience waiting for the birth of Charlotte but first let's take a look back at Jadon and Hazel's birthdays and who are their parents.

Jadon was the first of the three born. He was born on June 7, 2021 to Zach and Whitney Bates.

Hazel is the second born of the three. She was born on June 14, 2021 to Kelton and Josie Balka.

Charlotte is the unborn child of Bobby and Tori Smith. She is due in June 2021. 

Stay tune for Charlotte's birth announcement.

Preview: Due Dates & An Engagement Getaway!

 Whitney and Josie's due dates quickly approaching; the expecting moms meet up to talk about motherhood and work on a craft project for their nurseries.

Hazel goes home

 We have some exciting news to share. 

Baby Hazel went home today

New photo of Tori, Kade, and Maci

Last week, Alyssa and her daughters were visiting the family and we have a new photo of Kade, Tori, and Maci.

We are currently waiting for baby Charlotte to arrive so stay tune for her birth announcement.

Grandbaby #18 coming soon

 The next Bates grandchild will be arriving really shorty. We can't wait to meet baby Charlotte and know that you can't either.

Stay tune for her birth announcement.

Kaci turns 5

 Happy 5th Birthday Kaci! 

happy Father's day

Happy Father's Day to all the Bates Dads! 

Gil celebrated his first Father's Day in June 1989. This year marks 32nd Father's Day

Zach celebrated his first Father's Day in June 2015. This year marks his 6th Father's Day.

John celebrated his first Father's Day in June 2015. This year marks his 6th Father's Day.

Chad celebrated his first Father's Day in June 2015. This year marks his 6th Father's Day.

Bobby celebrated his first Father's Day in June 2019. This year marks his 2nd Father's Day.

Evan celebrated his first Father's Day in June 2020. This year marks his 2nd Father's Day.

Kelton celebrated his first Father's Day in June 2020. This year marks his 2nd Father's Day.

Update on Hazel

We have an update on Hazel to share with you all.

She is slowly making progress with her bilirubin's levels are going down and she still has a way to go before being able to go home.

Kelton and Josie want to thank you all for your prayers and thoughts.

We will keep you updated on Hazel's health. 

New photo of Alyssa and Kade

We have a new photo of Alyssa and Kade to share with you all. 

fall wedding

Nathan and Esther will be getting married in the fall!

Grandbaby #17 is here

Kelton and Josie are excited to share that they have welcomed their second child into the world. Today we are sharing pictures of the sweet baby girl.

Double celebration for the Little Bates family

This Sunday marks a double celebration for Zach, Whitney and their children.

Not only is it Kaci's 5th birthday but it's also Father's Day for Zach! 

Hazel's nicu days

Hazel was transferred over to the Nicu.

her parents announced that she has a rare blood condition. Josie and her daughter's blood were fighting each other. She also developed jaundice.

Kelton mentioned that it will be a few more days until they are able to take baby girl home.

We are positive that Kelton and Josie would appreciate your prayers. 

Jadon's homecoming

We are so excited to share that Jadon is now at home with his parents and siblings. 

Jadon is going home just in time for his big sister's birthday. 

New pictures of Hazel

We have two new photos of Hazel, Josie and Kelly Jo to share with you all.

Hazel is two days old

Hazel is here

We have a some exciting news to share with you all! Hazel is here.

She was born on Monday, June 14th