2. Allie Jane Bates is the daughter of John and Alyssa Webster. She was born on April 11, 2015.
Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have welcomed nineteen children. Twelve of their children are married with two children engaged to be married. They have forty grandchildren with two foster grandchildren.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
GrandBates born in April
Now that there is a new grandbaby born in April, it's time for an update to the GrandBates born in April.
1. Ella Jane Bates is the daughter of Zach and Whitney Bates. She was born on April 24, 2026.
April birthdays cover
Now that Zach and Whitney have announced their daughter's birth and name, we can update our April Birthdays cover!
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
Hello May
Birthdays:
* Erin Paine
* Charles Paine
* Warden Bates
* Weston Smith
Anniversaries:
* Lawson and Tiffany Bates
* Evan and Carlin Stewart
* John and Alyssa Webster
Other Posts:
* Mother's Day 2026
* June Birthdays Cover
* Updated April Birthdays cover
* GrandBates born in May
* Updated GrandBates born in April
GrandBates born in May
We have two birthdays for the grandbabies in the month of May.
1. Weston Smith is the son of Bobby and Tori Smith. His birthday is on May 29th!
2. Charles Paine is the son of Chad and Erin Paine. He was born on May 14th.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Brandon and Michaella give update
Brandon and Michaella shared an update with what is going on with their foster boys, family, and weddings.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Meet Ella Jane Bates
In case that you missed the news, Zach and Whitney have welcomed their baby girl on April 24, 2026.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Zach and Whitney welcome Baby #6
We are so excited to share that Zach and Whitney have welcomed their daughter into the world.
The couple announced that they were expecting their sixth child in the fall of 2025.
They shared that the baby would be a girl in November 2025.
The baby's name has not been announced.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
May Birthdays and anniversaries cover
It's time for our May Birthdays and anniversary cover. Zach and Whitney's baby girl is due this month.
Birthdays: Erin Paine (May 2), Charles Paine (May 14), Warden Bates (May 19), Weston Smith (May 29)
Anniversaries: Lawson and Tiffany Bates (May 12) John and Alyssa Webster (May 24), and Evan and Carlin Stewart (May 25)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Hello April
Birthdays:
* Lydia Bates (April 10th)
* Carlin Stewart (April 11)
* Allie Webster (April 11)
* Chad Paine (April 18)
* Emerson Bates (April 22)
* Ellie Bates (April 28)
Other posts:
* May Birthdays and anniversaries cover
GrandBates born in April
Now that a new month has officially started it's time to share the only GrandBates born in the month of April!
Allie Jane Webster is the daughter of John and Alyssa Webster. She was born on April 11th. She will celebrate her 11th birthday this year.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
New photo of Smith children
Happy Friday!
It's been almost a month since Bobby and Tori welcomed their sixth child into the world.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026
April birthdays
It's time for our April Birthdays cover to come out.
Their birthdays are Ellie Bates (April 28), Emerson Bates (April 22), Chad Paine(April 18), Allie Webster (April 11), Carlin Stewart (April 11), and Lydia Bates (April 10)
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Special Bates announcement
Fresh off the news of Warden's special friend, Carlin shared her little brother Isaiah will be getting married soon.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Warden's special friend
We are so excited to share that warden Bates is in a new relationship with Kaybrie.
The couple announced their relationship about an hour ago.
Monday, March 9, 2026
All about Gage: Introduction
If you have missed the news, Bobby and Tori welcomed their sixth child into the world.
He was born on February 28, 2026.
He weighed 6lbs and 4oz.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Updated GrandBates born in February
In case you missed the birth announcement of Gage Turner. He was born in February 2026.
1. Gage Smith is the son of Bobby and Tori Smith. He will celebrate his first birthday on February 28th.
2. Hailey Clark is the daughter of Travis and Katie Clark. She celebrates her birthday on February 17th.
3. Miles Balka is the son of Kelton and Josie Balka. He celebrates his birthday on February 21st.
4. Maci Webster is the daughter of John and Alyssa Webster. She celebrates her birthday on February 9th.
Updated February birthday cover
There is a new February birthday!
Second cover: Tiffany Bates (February 10), Jeb Bates (February 1), Maci Webster (February 9), and Trace Bates (February 1)
First cover: Gage Smith (February 28), Miles Balka (February 21), Hailey Clark (February 17), Addalle Bates (February 17), Jackson Bates (February 17), and Bobby Smith (February 16).
Friday, March 6, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Meeting his big brothers and sisters
In case you missed the exciting news, Bobby and Tori have welcomed their sixth child into the world.
Kade and Gage
Kolter and Gage
Kolter and Gage
Charlotte and Gage
Charlotte and Gage
Cambree and Gage
Weston and Gage
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