Wedding: Warden and Kaybrie Bates (September 24)
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.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
September birthdays and wedding cover
It's time to release our September birthdays and anniversary cover photo. Now Warden and Kaybrie did say I do back in May 2026 however the couple did plan to do another wedding in front of family and friends this month.
Birthdays: Kaybrie Bates (September 1), Navy Stewart (September 7), Ryker Bates (September 12), Judson Bates (September 15), Brandon Keilen (September 15), Whitney Bates (September 21), Harvey Clark (September 24)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
paine family beach photos part 2
A few weeks ago, we share photos of Chad and Erin's family vacation. We have a few more to share with you all.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
New photo of Travis and Katie
Since Travis and Katie announced that they were moving to Texas, they have been adjusting to a new adventure.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Double celebration
Happy Birthday and anniversary!
Today marks Lily's 3rd birthday while Brandon and Michaella are celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary!
Saturday, August 8, 2026
GrandBates #5 joins 10 year old club
Another grandbaby has turned ten years old!
Brooklyn celebrated her tenth birthday on August 6th
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026
August monthly preview
Birthdays:
- Cambree Smith
- Callie Bates
- Josie Balka
- Brooklyn Paine
- Lily Bates
- Evan Stewart
- Henry Paine
- Nathan Bates
Anniversary:
- Brandon and Michaella Keilen
Double celebration:
- Cambree Smith and Callie Bates
- Lily Bates, Brandon and Michaella Keilen
Other Posts:
- Brooklyn Paine joins ten year old club
- September birthdays cover
GrandBates born in August
Can you believe that it's August?
1. Lily Bates is the daughter of Zach and Whitney Bates. She was born on August 15th.
2. Henry Paine is the son of Chad and Erin Paine. He was born on August 25th.
3. Brooklyn Paine is the daughter of Chad and Erin Paine. She was born on August 6th.
4. Cambree Smith is the daughter of Bobby and Tori Smith. She was born on August 2nd.