Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have welcomed nineteen children. Fourteen of their children are married. They have forty grandchildren with two foster grandchildren.
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.