Special Bates announcement

Fresh off the news of Warden's special friend, Carlin shared her little brother Isaiah will be getting married soon.

Rhett turns 3

Happy birthday 

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. 

Sisters at the beach

We have new photos of the girls at the beach.

Travis turns 25

Happy Birthday

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! 

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).

Second cover: Tiffany Bates (February 10), Jeb Bates (February 1), Maci Webster (February 9), and Trace Bates (February 1)

New photos of Gage Smith

We have new photos following Gage's birth announcement. 

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

New photo of Theodore Bates

Theodore is about to turn three months old and we have a new photo of him.

Welcome Gage Smith

We are so excited to share that Bobby and Tori have welcomed their sixth child, Gage Turner Smith. He was born on February 28, 2026.

Gage is the 19th grandson of Gil and Kelly Bates. He is also their 39th grandchild.

GrandBates born in March

This month, The Bates family have five birthdays with one on the way. Tori is due in the month of March! Leave a comment when you think the baby will be here?

1. Kolter Smith is the son of Bobby and Tori Smith. He was born on March 25th.

2. Zoey Webster is the daughter of John and Alyssa Webster. She was born on March 28th.

3. Rhett Webster is the son of John and Alyssa Webster. He was born on March 18th.

4. Everly Paine is the daughter of Chad and Erin Paine. She was born on March 30th.

5. Zade Stewart is the son of Evan and Carlin Stewart. He was born on March 27th.