The girls birthdays are only two weeks apart. Lexi's birthday was on January 26th when she turned six years old. Maci's birthday was on February 9th when she turned two years old.
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. One of their children are in a courtship. They have twenty-eight grandchildren with four on the way. They have four children and eight grandchildren in heaven.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Double birthday party
During the weekend of February 11th, John and Alyssa a double birthday party for their daughters, Lexi and Maci. 
Monday, February 27, 2023
All about Zade: 11 months old
Zade is one month away from turning one years old.
Since our last update, he celebrated his first Christmas, New Years, and Valentine's Day. He also celebrated his big sister's 3rd birthday.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
March Birthdays cover
Yesterday we shared our updated February birthday cover and today we are back to share our March birthday cover.
Their birthdays:
* Travis- March 8th
* Kolter- March 25th
* Zade- March 27th
* Zoey- March 28th
* Everly- March 30th
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Updated February birthdays cover
It's time for updated February birthdays cover.
The family now have eight birthdays on five days.
Their birthdays:
Hailey Clark: February 17th
Jackson Bates: February 17th
Addallee Bates: February 17th
Trace Bates: February 1st
Jeb Bates: February 1st
Maci Webster: February 9th
Tiffany Bates: February 10th
Bobby Smith: February 16th
Friday, February 24, 2023
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Baby goes home
Just a few days ago, Travis and Katie were able to take their baby girl home. The couple is adjusting to being parents and a family of three.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
First Triple Birthday for the Bates!
For seventeen years, Jackson and Addallee have shared a double birthday and as of yesterday, they now have a triple birthday with their niece, Hailey James.
We are so excited for Travis, Katie, Clarks, and the Bates family!
Four times pregnant
In the past, Alyssa and Whitney have been pregnant together three out of the four times. They are now expecting their fifth babies. Alyssa's baby is due in April while Whitney's baby is due in August. Let's recap their pregnancies to see their journeys together.
The second time was when Whitney was pregnant with Kaci while Alyssa was pregnant with Lexi.
The third time was when Whitney was pregnant with Jadon while Alyssa was pregnant with Maci.
The only time that they were not pregnant together was when Whitney was pregnant with Khloe and Alyssa was pregnant with Zoey.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Question and answers with John and Alyssa
John and Alyssa are back with another questions and answer video on their YouTube videos. They did answer different questions on their videos but here the questions and answers that we thought that you would like.
1. All things parenting
a. Birth plan? Breastfeeding?
They do not have one. Alyssa says that she is planning to breastfeed this baby like she has done with the girls.
b. What would the baby's name would be if it would have been a girl?
Taylor Nicole
c. Are you sure that this will be the last baby?
Alyssa says that she is done with the pregnancy since she gets really sick.
d. Parenting conflict?
John says that they talk it out since they both want to parent the kids.
e. Made sure that it's a boy?
They did to make sure that it's a boy
f. Hospital birth?
They are doing a hospital birth. Alyssa is planning to do a hospital bag must have video soon.
2. Instagram posts?
Alyssa says that she is putting the girls first rather than Instagram.
3. Moving? Painting the house?
John and Alyssa say that they want to but it's not any rush. They want to move to a house with five or six bedrooms. John says that he is waiting for the letter since they did not give one. They sent a letter to the former owner.
4. Youtube?
The couple reveals that they hired someone to edit the youtube videos because they have to do.
5. Work?
John does an air conditioner company that his grandfather. The couple does Youtube. Alyssa sometimes does ads on social media.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Questions and answers about baby #5
Whitney answered a few questions on her Instagram about baby #5 that we thought that we would share with you all.
1. When is she due?
She said that she was due in late August
2. Are you going to find out the gender of this baby?
She said yes
3. What are the kids guesses about the gender of the baby?
Bradley thinks that the baby is a boy while Kaci and Khloe think that it's a girl.
4. What does Whitney think that this baby would be?
At first, Whitney thought that the baby was a boy because she is usually really sick with a little boy but now doesn't know.
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Three pregnant mamas
Many of the Bates girls have been pregnant together but this time it marked Katie, Alyssa, and Whitney's first time being pregnant together.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
First photo of Hailey James
The first photo of Hailey has been released and we are able to share it with you all.
She was born on February 17 which means that she shares a birthday with her aunt Addallee and uncle Jackson
A princess for Travis and Katie
Travis and Katie have some big news to share! They have welcomed their baby girl, Hailey James, into the world on February 17, 2023.
Congrats to the Clark and Bates families on the newest family member.
We know that you all want to see photos of the sweet baby girl and they are coming soon.
New photos of Travis and Katie
Last night, we shared that Katie was in labor and today we are sharing a new photo of Katie and Travis. We also have a photo of Katie to share.
Friday, February 17, 2023
Katie's 37th week Update
Katie is now 37 weeks pregnant with baby Hailey.
Everything is going good with the pregnancy and we will keep you updated.
six weeks until baby boy
Just six more weeks until baby boy will be here.
John and Alyssa have announced his name will be Rhett Alan.
We can't wait to meet him.
All about Kenna: Four months old
Kenna is now four months old.
Since our last update, she celebrated her first Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Valentine's day.
We have been sharing a lot of photos of her and her family.
Double Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Jackson and Addallee! 
Addallee is turning 17 years old.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Evan's NYC dream come true
We have a new photo of Evan and Carlin. The couple recently traveled to NYC while awaiting Hailey to arrive.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Monday, February 13, 2023
All about Maci: 24 months old
On February 9, 2021; we announced the birth of John and Alyssa's 4th child into the world and today we are sharing her last All about Maci post.
On February 13th, we shared the first photos of Maci Jo with you all.
On February 19th, we shared the first "All about Maci" when we shared about her birth information.
On February 9, 2022; Maci celebrated her first birthday and we shared new photos of the sweet baby girl just a couple of days later. We also shared All about Maci: One year old.
In September 2022, her parents announced that she will be getting a little sibling who is due in April 2023.
Posts mentioned:
http://batesfamblog.blogspot.com/2021/01/baby-girl-webster-is-here.html
http://batesfamblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/meet-maci-jo-webster.html
http://batesfamblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/all-about-maci-introduction.html
http://batesfamblog.blogspot.com/2022/02/maci-turns-1.html
http://batesfamblog.blogspot.com/2022/02/all-about-maci-12-months-old.html
http://batesfamblog.blogspot.com/2022/09/a-new-webster-sibling.html
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Baby Shower for Baby Rhett
Alyssa recently had her baby shower for her 5th child that was hosted by her friends. She brought her oldest daughters (Allie and Lexi).
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Zach and Whitney's pregnancy announcement photos
Earlier today, we shared that Zach and Whitney announced that they were expecting their fifth child in August 2023 and now we are sharing photos of the pregnancy announcement.
Celebrating Maci Jo
John and Alyssa's youngest daughter recently celebrated her second birthday in which her parents shared these new photos of her.
Grandbaby #25 is on the way
We are so excited to share that with you that Zach and Whitney are expecting their fifth child due in August.
Friday, February 10, 2023
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
32 weeks pregnant
Alyssa is a little over 32 weeks pregnant with her little boy which means that she has about eight weeks until the baby is here.
This week the baby is the size of acorn squash. John and Alyssa announced their baby's name we shared it on nursey and name reveal video.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Photos of the nursery reveal
On Friday, John and Alyssa announced their baby boy's name. We have new photos to share of the reveal with you all.
Monday, February 6, 2023
New photo of Kenna
Happy Monday everyone! Today we have a new photo of Kenna Joy to share with you all.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Celebrating Layla Rae
We have new photos of Layla Rae as she celebrated her third birthday on January 31st.
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