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.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Baby Girl Keilen's name reveal
Back in early February, Brandon and Michaella revealed on their instagram that they had a baby girl in heaven. The couple revealed on their instagram a few days ago, that they had chosen the name Eden for their sweet little girl
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
New photo of Carson and Allie
We have a new photo of Carson and Allie Jane to share with you all.
Fun fact: Allie is a month older than Carson. Allie's birthday is April 11th while Carson's birthday is May 14th.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Papa Bill and Mama Jane's anniversary
Happy Anniversary to Papa Bill and Mama Jane!
The couple has been married for 59 years.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Monday, May 22, 2023
When is Erin's due date?
We have been getting asked when Erin's due date is and here is what we have learned.
In a comment to Lydia, Erin said that their babies will be close in age along with Whitney's baby girl.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Little Bates Beach vacation
We have new photos of Kenna, Nathan, and Esther to share with you all. These photos were shared on Esther's instagram back in late April 2023 but due to scheduling this was the first chance to share them.
Friday, May 19, 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Three pregnant ladies
Now that Chad and Erin have announce that they are expecting baby Paine, we had to update our pregnant ladies cover.
Monday, May 15, 2023
Big News recap
We thought that it would be wonderful to recap the big news from the Bates family.
Isaiah graduated from Crown College.
Trace and Lydia announced that they are going to name their son Ryker Cruise.
Chad and Erin announced baby #6 is on the way!
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Mother's Day 2023
Happy Mother's day to the moms that have babies in heaven.
You are still a mother and should be celebrated this Mother's Day! We are thinking and praying for you.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Baby Paine #6
We are so excited to share that Chad and Erin are expecting their sixth child due in 2023!
Friday, May 12, 2023
Baby Boy's name reveal
Trace and Lydia have announced on their YouTube channel.
His name will be Ryker Cruise Bates.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Celebrating Emerson
Emerson celebrated her birthday on April 22nd. Jackson shared these new photos of his future wife. The couple will wed in October 2023.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Zade's 1st birthday photos
Evan and Carlin recently shared Zade's first birthday party photos and now we are sharing his first year birthday photos.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Babies oh My!
2023 is shaping up to be a very busy baby year for the Bates family.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Monday, May 1, 2023
May Monthly preview
Birthdays:
* Erin Paine (May 2)
* Carson Paine (May 14)
* Warden Bates (May 19)
Anniversaries:
* Lawson and Tiffany Bates (May 12)
* John and Alyssa Webster (May 24)
* Evan and Carlin Stewart (May 25)
Other Posts:
* Mother's Day 2023
* June birthdays