New photo of Gil and Kelly Jo

 We have new photos of Gil and Kelly Jo.

Katie shares an update

Following the announcement of Travis's cheating, Katie has shared an update.

All about William: Eighteen months old

 William Bates is now eighteen months old.

Travis takes accountability

As many of you saw, Travis Clark announced yesterday that he had an affair. 

This news came a day after Katie announced that she was pregnant and miscarried baby #3.

We would ask that you respect Katie and the kids as they heal. 

Finley turns 4

Happy Birthday

Jackson's new business

We have some exciting news for you all.

Jackson has opened his new business.

GrandBates born in December

At the beginning of December, the Bates family had no grandbabies born in December and now they have two grandsons born and just days apart.

* Theodore Bates is the son of Lawson and Tiffany Bates. He was born on December 9th

* Brooks Balka is the son of Kelton and Josie Balka. He was born on December 6th.

Updated December birthdays and anniversaries cover

Now that Lawson and Tiffany have announced that they welcomed to their son, Theodore Lawson, into the world. It's time to update our December birthdays and anniversaries cover.

Birthdays: Theodore Bates (December 9), Zach Bates (December 30), Tori (Bates) Smith (December 20), Brooks Balka (December 6)

Anniversaries: Gil and Kelly Bates (December 19), Zach and Whitney (December 14), Travis and Katie Clark (December 4), Bobby and Tori (December 16)

New photos of Brandon and Michaella

We recently shared new photos of Brandon and today we are back with new photos of Brandon and Michaella.

Baby Clark enters heaven

We have some sad news to share with you all.

Katie just announced that she had miscarried their third baby.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Travis and Katie.

All about Theodore: Introduction and one month old

 It's time to start Teddy's All about Theodore! 

He was born on December 9, 2025! Lawson and Tiffany announced his birth on January 11, 2026.

On January 15th, Lawson and Tiffany announced that their son weighed 6lbs and 10oz. He was 18.5 inches long. He was born at 12:43 pm

New photo of Baby Teddy

 Teddy is already one month old and we have his first photo to share with you.

First photo of teddy and Tiffany

We have the first photo of Teddy and Tiffany. 

Teddy was born on December 9th. You can click here to watch part two of his birth vlog

New photo of Addallee and Ellie

We have a new photo of Addallee Hope and Ellie Bridget to share with you all.

New photo of Brandon

We have two new photos of Brandon as he and Michaella went to the holly land in December 2025.

We will be sharing new photos of Brandon and Michaella very soon.

All about Kaia: Seven months old

 Kaia is now seven months old.

This past month, she celebrated her first Christmas and New Years with her family.

Teddy's birth vlog part 1

Did you hear the big news, Lawson and Tiffany have welcomed their second child into the world.

Lawson and Tiffany have shared the birth vlog on their Youtube channel that we wanted to make sure to share! 

You can watch Teddy's birth announcement by clicking here!  

Welcome Teddy Bates

We have some exciting news to share. 

Lawson and Tiffany have welcomed their baby boy into the world. 

The boys are only seventeen months apart in age.

Congratulations to the new family of four.

Teddy is on the way

 Tiffany has announced that it's baby time and is at the hospital.

Baby Smith Update

 We are so excited to share that Bobby and Tori are expecting a little boy in March! 

This baby marks the fourth son of Bobby and Tori. 

In March, He will join big brothers Kade, Kolter, and Weston. He will also join big sisters Cambree and Charlotte. 

All about Navy: Four months old

 Navy is now four months old.

This past month, she celebrated her first Christmas and New Years.

All about Brooks: One month old

 Brooks is now one month old.

This past month, he celebrated his first Christmas and New Years with his family

Ringing in the New Year

We have a new photo of Lawson and Tiffany with their son, William. 

Gil turns 61

Happy Birthday

GrandBates born in January

This month, we have three grandbabies born in the month of January! 

1. Finley Paine is the daughter of Chad and Erin Paine. She celebrates her birthday on January 18th.

2. Lexi Webster is the daughter of John and Alyssa Webster. She celebrates her birthday on January 26th.

3. Layla Stewart is the daughter of Evan and Carlin Stewart. She celebrates her birthday on January 31st.

January monthly preview

 Birthdays:

* Gil Bates 

* Finley Paine

* Michaella Keilen

* Lexi Webster

* Layla Stewart

All about Grandchildren:

* Navy

* William

* Brooks 

* Kaia

* Henry

Other Posts:

* February birthdays cover