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.
Monday, May 30, 2022
Trace and Lydia's engagement photos
We have four new photos of Trace and Lydia to share.
Trace and Lydia have been working hard on their wedding website.
They also released the date that they will be getting married.
Trace and Lydia will become the fourth Bates couple to get married in a 12 month span.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Friday, May 27, 2022
All about Zade: Two months old
It's been two months since Evan and Carlin welcome their newest child into the world.
We have been sharing photos of the little boy on our website and on our facebook page of him.
This past month, he celebrated his first Mother's day. He also celebrated his parents anniversary.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Wedding date for Trace and Lydia
We have some exciting news to share with you all.
The couple is planning to wed on October 1, 2022.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
All about Charlotte: 11 months old
Charlotte is almost a year old! We just have one month until her first birthday.
Since our eight-month update, Charlotte got a new cousin (Zade). Her uncle (Trace) got engaged to Lydia on March 21st. Her uncle (Lawson) and Tiffany got married on May 12th.
Her family celebrated her brother's birthday when he turned three on March 25th. She celebrated her first Easter and Mother's day with her family.
Her parents announced that she will be a big sister in August. Charlotte and her little sister will be 14 months apart when the baby girl arrives
Monday, May 23, 2022
Big news from the Paine family
Chad and Erin have revealed on their YouTube channel that they are moving to Florida.
As many of you know that the Webster family lives in Florida.
We can't wait to see what the future holds for the Paine family.
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Weddings update
Now that Lawson and Tiffany are husband and wife, we thought that we would share a wedding update with you all.
May weddings are John and Alyssa, Evan and Carlin, Lawson and Tiffany. The Websters got married on May 24, 2014. The Stewarts got married on May 25, 2019. The Bates got married on May 12, 2022.
August wedding is Brandon and Michael (Michaella). They got married on August 15, 2015.
October weddings are Kelton and Josie along with Nathan and Esther. Kelton and Josie got married on October 5, 2018. Nathan and Esther got married on October 22, 2021.
November wedding is Chad and Erin. They got married on November 2, 2013.
Friday, May 20, 2022
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
All about Finley: Four months old
It's been four months since Finley was born.
Since our 1st month update, Finley got a new cousin (Zade). Her uncle (Trace) got engaged to Lydia on March 21st. Her uncle (Lawson) and Tiffany got married on May 12th.
Her family celebrated her sister's birthday when she turned four on March 30th. She celebrated her first Easter and Mother's day with her family.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
From Courtship to wedding
Lawson and Tiffany have taken their next step by getting married so we decided to look back on their relationship.
First picture is when the couple revealed their relationship to their fans. The second photo is from their engagement.
The last photo is from their wedding!
Monday, May 16, 2022
first wedding photo
On Saturday evening, People magazine released new photos from Lawson and Tiffany's wedding.
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Lawson and Tiffany's rehearsal
Lawson and Tiffany got married on May 12, 2022. We are sharing a photo of the rehearsal dinner as we wait for the wedding photos.
Saturday, May 14, 2022
All about Hazel: eleven months old
It's hard to believe Hazel's 1st birthday is next month and we have plenty to update you on.
Since our eight month update, Hazel got a new cousin (Zade). Her uncle (Trace) got engaged to Lydia on March 21st. Her uncle (Lawson) and Tiffany got married on May 12th.
Hazel and her sister went on a trip to visit her aunt (Katie) and uncle (Travis) for a weekend.
Hazel just celebrated her first Easter and Mother's Day with her family.
Friday, May 13, 2022
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Lawson and Tiffany's wedding day
Lawson and Tiffany are getting married today!
We will be sharing more about their wedding in the coming days along with pictures.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Little Bates Easter celebration
Last week, we shared the Webster Easter celebration and today we are back with Zach and Whitney's Easter celebration.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Bates moms
The Bates family have 20 grandchildren.
Erin has five children (Carson, Everly, Brooklyn, Holland and Finley). Alyssa has four children (Allie, Lexi, Zoey and Maci). Whitney has four children (Bradley, Kaci, Khloe, and Jadon). Tori has three children (Kade, Kolter, and Charlotte). Josie has two children (Hazel and Willow). Carlin has two children (Layla and Zade).
Who do you think will have the twenty-first grandchild?
Monday, May 9, 2022
Trace and Lydia's engagement shoot
We have a new photo of Trace and Lydia to share with you all.
Trace and Lydia have yet to announce their wedding date.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Grandbaby #22 on the way
Nathan and Esther announced that they are expecting their first child due in October 2022.
Grandbaby #21 is on the way
The Bates family had some big news! Bobby and Tori are due to welcome a new little one in August 2022.
They revealed that the baby is a girl which means that they will have two girls and two boys.
Mother's day pregnancy announcements
Two of the Bates couples are expanding their families.
Bobby and Tori announced that they are expecting their fourth child, a little girl, this August. The baby will be the Bates's 21st grandchild.
Nathan and Esther announced that they are expecting their first child this October.
We are so excited for both couples and can't wait to meet the newest grandchildren.
