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.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Clark family update
We noticed that we never officially gave an all about Travis back when Travis and Katie first announced their relationship. The couple has been married for 13 months.
Travis is the youngest son of Michael "Mike" and Clarla. He was born on March 8, 2001. He has two older siblings Kayla and Michael.
Fun fact about the Clark children:
Kayla got married on February 27, 2021 and is expecting a little boy, Kayson in May 2023.
Mike got married on August 14, 2021.
Travis and Katie got married on December 3, 2021 and is expecting a little girl, Hailey in March 2023.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Spending time with grandparents
Brandon and Michaella spent time with Mama Jane and Papa Bill during the past week.
The couple said that they had a wonderful time with the grandparents while making new memories and meeting Papa Bill's newborn calves.
Celebrating Lexi Mae
Lexi Mae just turned six years old a few days ago and we have new photos of the little girl to share with you to celebrate her birthday. Lexi Mae is the second daughter of John and Alyssa but she is sixth in the grandchild line up.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Q&A with Jackson and Emerson
Jackson and Emerson answered a few questions over on Jackson's Instagram that we wanted to share with you all.
1. How did they meet?
The couple met through mutual friends in Florida.
2. how long they have been in a relationship?
They have been in a relationship for nine months.
3. What are their ages?
Jackson is currently 20 but will turn 21 in a few weeks. Emerson is 19 years old.
4. How many siblings does Emerson have?
She has six siblings.
February birthdays
It's time to share our February birthdays cover with you all! The family has seven birthdays with two having double birthdays.
Here are their birthdays:
Addallee- February 17th
Trace- February 1st
Jeb- February 1st
Jackson- February 17th
Maci- February 9th
Tiffany- February 10th
Bobby- February 16th
Friday, January 27, 2023
New photo of the Webster girls
As they are getting ready for their baby brother to arrive, we have a new photo of the Webster girls.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
New photos of Jackson and Emerson
We have two new photos of Jackson and Emerson for you all.
The couple announced their relationship in July 2022.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
breakfast with the girls
The Bates family are currently on their ski trip and we have a new photo of Lydia and Josie with Jackson's girlfriend, Emerson, and a family friend, Emma.
Monday, January 23, 2023
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Ten weeks until baby boy
Just ten more weeks until John and Alyssa will welcome their fifth child into the world. This time around it's a baby boy.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Trace and Lydia's house tour
Many of the viewers on Youtube have been asking for a house tour of Trace and Lydia.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Sunday, January 8, 2023
All about Finley: First birthday countdown
In just ten days, Finley Paine will celebrate her first birthday!
New photo of the Webster family
On Friday, we shared that John and Alyssa were in Washington DC with their family. Today we have two more photos of the family.
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Chad and Erin Moving Update
Right after Christmas, Chad and Erin packed up their family and moved to Florida. They did film a YouTube video.
Friday, January 6, 2023
Washington DC with the Websters
John and Alyssa are currently in Washington DC with their four girls and the Webster family.
Monday, January 2, 2023
All about Cambree: Five months old
Can you believe that Cambree is five months old today?
Since our last post, she celebrated her first Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years!
We recently shared new photos of the sweet baby girl at the Bates family Thanksgiving celebration.
Sunday, January 1, 2023
January monthly preview
Birthdays:
* Gil Bates
* Finley Paine
* Michaella Keilen
* Lexi Webster
* Layla Stewart
All about Grandbabies:
* Cambree Smith
* Kenna Bates
* Finley Paine
* Zade Stewart
Other posts:
* February birthdays cover
