Kaybrie turns 20

Happy Birthday

GrandBates born in September

This month, we have three grandbabies celebrating their birthdays.

1. Navy Stewart is the daughter of Evan and Carlin Stewart. She was born on September 7th.

2. Ryker Bates is the son of Trace and Lydia Bates. He was born on September 12th.

3. Harvey Clark is the son of Travis and Katie Clark. He was born on September 29th.

Hello September

Birthdays: 

- Kaybrie Bates (September 1)

- Navy Stewart (September 7)

- Ryker Bates (September 12)

- Brandon Keilen (September 15)

- Judson Bates (September 15)

- Whitney Bates (September 21)

Wedding Celebrations: 

- Warden and Kaybrie Bates (September 24)

Double Celebrations: 

- Judson Bates and Brandon Keilen (September 15)

Other Posts:

-GrandBates born in September

- October birthdays and anniversaries

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)

Wedding: Warden and Kaybrie Bates (September 24)

Nathan turns 32

Happy Birthday

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.

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. 

Henry turns 1

Happy birthday 

Evan turns 31

Happy Birthday

Paine family beach vacation photos

We have new photos of the Paine family vacation. 

Double celebration

Happy Birthday and anniversary! 

Today marks Lily's 3rd birthday while Brandon and Michaella are celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary! 

GrandBates #5 joins 10 year old club

Another grandbaby has turned ten years old! 

Brooklyn celebrated her tenth birthday on August 6th

Brooklyn turns 10

Happy birthday 

Josie's birthday

Happy birthday 

Callie and Cambree's double birthdays

Happy Birthday to Callie Bates and Cambree Smith! 

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.

Lawson turns 34

Happy birthday 

August birthdays and anniversary cover

It's time for the August birthdays and anniversary.

Birthdays: Nathan Bates (August 29), Evan Stewart (August 24), Henry Paine (August 25), Lily Bates (August 15), Brooklyn Paine (August 6), Josie Balka (August 4), Callie Bates (August 2), and Cambree Smith (August 2)

Anniversary: Brandon and Michaella (August 15)

New photo of the Paine family

We have a new photo of the Paine family.

Chad and Erin will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary in November 2026. Charles just celebrated his 11th birthday in May 2026. Brooklyn will celebrate her tenth birthday in August 2026. Everly just celebrated her 8th birthday in March 2026. Holland will celebrate her 7th birthday in November 2026. Finley will celebrate her 5th birthday in January 2027. William will celebrate his 3rd birthday in October 2026. Henry will celebrate his first birthday in August 2026.

William Bates and Willow Balka's double birthdays

Happy Birthday to Willow and William!

Who is the parents

We have been getting a lot of questions about who is the parents of certain grandchildren, we do have an all about grandchildren tab that features all forty grandchildren.

Brandon and Michaella have been married since August 2015. They have two foster boys currently ages 4 and 1. 

Jackson and Emerson have been married since October 2023. They have welcomed their son Dakota in July 2025.

Kelton and Josie have been married since October 2018. They welcomed their first child (Willow) in July 2019. They welcomed their second child (Hazel) in June 2021. They welcomed third child (Miles) in February 2024. They welcomed their fourth child (Brooks) in December 2025

Lawson and Tiffany have been married since May 2021. They welcomed their first child (William) in July 2024. They welcomed their second child (Theodore) in December 2025.

Nathan and Esther have been married since October 2021. They welcomed their first child (Kenna) in October 2022. They welcomed their second child (Graham) in October 2024.

Trace and Lydia have been married since October 2022. They welcomed their first child (Ryker) in September 2023. They welcomed their second child (Kaia) in June 2025.

Travis and Katie have been married since December 2021. They welcomed their first child (Hailey) in February 2023. They welcomed their second child (Harvey) in September 2024.

Evan and Carlin have been married since May 2019. They welcomed their first child (Layla) in January 2020. They welcomed their second child (Zade) in March 2022. They welcomed their third child (Navy) in September 2025.

Who is the parents?

 We have been getting a lot of questions about who is the parents of certain grandchildren, we do have an all about grandchildren tab that features all forty grandchildren.

Zach and Whitney have been married since December 2013. They welcomed their first child (Bradley) in October 2014. They welcomed their second child (Kaci) in June 2016. They welcomed their third child (Khloe) in November 2019. They welcomed their fourth child (Jadon) in June 2021. They welcomed their fifth child (Lily) in August 2023. They recently welcomed their sixth child (Ella) in April 2026.

John and Alyssa have been married since May 2014. They welcomed their first child (Allie) in April 2015. They welcomed their second child (Lexi) in January 2017. They welcomed their third child (Zoey) in March 2018. They welcomed their fourth child (Maci) in February 2021. They welcomed their fifth child (Rhett) in March 2023.

Chad and Erin have been married since November 2013. They welcomed their first child (Charles) in May 2015. They welcomed their second child (Brooklyn) in August 2016. They welcomed their third child (Everly) in March 2018. They welcomed their fourth child (Holland) in November 2019. They welcomed their fifth child (Finley) in January 2022. They welcomed their sixth child (William) in October 2023. They welcomed their seventh child (Henry) in August 2025.

Bobby and Tori have been married since December 2017. They welcomed their first child (Kade) in November 2018. They welcomed their second child (Kolter) in March 2020. They welcomed their third child (Charlotte) in June 2021. They welcomed their fourth child (Cambree) in August 2022. They welcomed their fifth child (Weston) in May 2024. They welcomed their sixth child (Gage) in February 2026.

Sarah Bates turns 24

Happy Birthday

She and Isaiah got married back in May 2026. 

Kelton's birthday post

Kelly Jo posted 

Happy 31st Birthday, Kelton (one day late)! I got so excited when I began to research the meaning of your name! It’s such a fitting description of you; God definitely gave your parents insight as they chose it! It has a British & Scottish origin, & it means “keel town,” a seaside town where settlers made keels for sailing boats. That might not seem like a significant thing until you look up what a keel is & what its function is. “It acts as the backbone of the boat & is absolutely essential for keeping the vessel upright, preventing it from tipping over, & stopping it from being pushed sideways by the wind. It provides stability & lift.” When you apply this description in a spiritual sense, it’s a perfect description of YOU! You’re so wise, mature, well-rounded, focused, determined, skilled, thoughtful, & helpful. You are leadership material through & through, & you want to please God in your life, your family, & your business… & in the process, it’s easy to see how you bring stability in the lives of all those around you, keeping them balanced & upright. Your middle name Edward is also a mirror of your life, having an Old English origin, it means “wealthy guardian” or “prosperous protector.” We know that our true riches are not earthly riches, but are rather, the riches of God’s grace & His gift of eternal life. Your life as a protector & guardian, points people to that truth- the only real hope & help! Thank you for being such an incredible son-in-law, husband, father, friend, business man, & Christian! ❤️

Dakota's birthday posts

Kelly Jo posted a sweet birthday post to her grandson as he celebrated his first birthday. 

Happy 1st Birthday, Dakota James (one day late)! You’re such a happy baby, with such a bright smile! I look at you & have flashbacks of your dad as a boy! I see so much resemblance, & your joyful personality reminds me of him too. Your 1st name is from Native American origin, meaning “friend.” And your 2nd name in Hebrew means “to follow after,” & it has the connotation of “strength & protection.” In Latin it means “May God protect.” These names offer a perfect prayer for your life: May you be a friend of God, following after Him & enjoying the protection & strength He brings! And I can’t wait to watch you growing up & living out such a beautiful prayer! You’re a special young fellow, & as you get older, I hope it’ll be more & more clear to you just how loved you are- by God & by all of us! ❤️

New double birthday

Happy birthday Kelton and Dakota!

Kelly has confirmed that the baby boy's name is Dakota and he was born on July 4th.

Happy 1st birthday Dakota

Kelly has shared when Jackson and Emerson's little boy was born.

He shares a birthday with his uncle, Kelton, and Papa Bill.