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.
Showing posts with label February 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label February 2016. Show all posts
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Mommy's little man
We could not help but share this cute little photo of Carson and Erin that was taken on February 28, 2016.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Flordia Weekend
Carlin and Josie headed down this past weekend to visit the Webster family!
Alyssa posted a new photo of Carlin, Josie and Allie as they were having a girls day!
Saturday, February 27, 2016
23 weeks pregnant
It's time for our 23 week update!
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
Most asked questions!
We will be keep you updated and make sure that you follow our blog for new pregnancy updates for Erin and Whitney!
Friday, February 19, 2016
Honeymoon photos!
We posted a ton of Honeymoon photos that Brandon and Michaella posted on their website! We were going to post them on our blog but some of them did not download right!
Brandon and Michaella have been married since August 2015.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Fun fact about Chad and Erin
Erin reveals that their first meet was love at first sight!
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Jackson turns 14
Jackson Bates is turning 14!
He shares his birthday with Addallee who is turning 10!
Monday, February 15, 2016
Six months of marriage!
Can you believe that Brandon and Michaella have been married for the past six months?
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| Brandon and Michaella with Jeb and Judson |
They just celebrated their first Valentine's day as husband and wife!
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| Brandon and Michaella enjoying their first moments as husband and wife |
In the past month, Michaella had celebrated her first birthday as Brandon's wife. The wedding just aired on February 4, 2016.
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| Addallee, Ellie, Callie, and Bradley with Brandon and Michaella |
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Friday, February 12, 2016
Photoshoot with the cousins!
We are super excited about all the grandbabies getting together and get their photos done!
Taryn has been featured on our blog before with photos of Carson, Bradley, Lawson, and Grandbaby #4
Be sure to check out her facebook page Photography by Taryn Yager
Be sure to check out her website: Taryn Yager Photography
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Recap: Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon
Shorty after the wedding, Brandon and Michaella head for their honeymoon. They are traveling to Flathead county, Montana.
They decide to do fly fishing at the lake. Michaella ended up catching more fish than her husband. Brandon did not like the fact that they were separated in the boat since he had to be up front and she had to be in the back. He wanted to do something together.
The next activity, they head to go Zip lining. Michaella wears a dress and has leggings right as they do the zip lining. They enjoy the breathtaking view.
Brandon and Michaella head to Alpine Slide and head down the track in a sled.
Gil and the little girls head to Rickard Ridge BBQ. Gil knows that after the wedding he wants to spend time with the kids for fun.
Kelly revealed that the little girls miss their sister very much. She hopes that with the girls spending time with their dad that it will make everything okay.
Gil orders sweet tea but the little girls take it since he is supposed to be on a diet. The girls said that he can have one glass on it. The girls headed to the bathroom and Gil gets another glass.
Zach is about to start a 11 week training course at the police academy. He really did not like being away from Whitney and Bradley during the first few weeks and now is able to be home. Zach revealed that he called home crying and Whitney said that it was every night. He really missed his family.
Whitney revealed that she got support from her family. Josie came over to help make dinner for Zach. Josie used to be a chaperoned for Zach and Whitney while they were in their courtship.
They decide to do fly fishing at the lake. Michaella ended up catching more fish than her husband. Brandon did not like the fact that they were separated in the boat since he had to be up front and she had to be in the back. He wanted to do something together.
The next activity, they head to go Zip lining. Michaella wears a dress and has leggings right as they do the zip lining. They enjoy the breathtaking view.
Brandon and Michaella head to Alpine Slide and head down the track in a sled.
Gil and the little girls head to Rickard Ridge BBQ. Gil knows that after the wedding he wants to spend time with the kids for fun.
Kelly revealed that the little girls miss their sister very much. She hopes that with the girls spending time with their dad that it will make everything okay.
Gil orders sweet tea but the little girls take it since he is supposed to be on a diet. The girls said that he can have one glass on it. The girls headed to the bathroom and Gil gets another glass.
Zach is about to start a 11 week training course at the police academy. He really did not like being away from Whitney and Bradley during the first few weeks and now is able to be home. Zach revealed that he called home crying and Whitney said that it was every night. He really missed his family.
Whitney revealed that she got support from her family. Josie came over to help make dinner for Zach. Josie used to be a chaperoned for Zach and Whitney while they were in their courtship.
All about Allie: Ten months old!
Allie is now 10 months old!
John and Alyssa are all over the moon with their daughter.
We are planning to do a special birthday cover photo for Allie like we did with Bradley.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Preview: Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon
Michaella and Brandon begin their life together as they travel to Montana for a romantic honeymoon exploring the great outdoors. Back at home, Gil treats his youngest daughters to a dinner date. They’re growing up fast but they’re still daddy’s little girls! And Zach comes home from the police academy for a home cooked meal with Whitney and Josie.
Chicago weekend!
Did you know that Judson and Brandon share the same birthday?
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Valentine's day cover!
We hope that you guys will like our Valentine's day covers
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| The Webster family |
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| The Keilen family |
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| The little Bates family |
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| The Paine family |
Friday, February 5, 2016
Recap: Wedding Bliss and First kiss
The wedding is right around the corner, Michaella is getting her things ready for her move to Chicago. None of the girls would want her to go.
The family are preparing for their guests. They get help from family and friends to decorate the church for the wedding.
The girls head to the Nail Salon to get their nails done for the wedding while the boys head to their tuxedo shop to pick up their outfits.
Brandon doesn't trust that his brother-in-laws won't touch the car even through the boys promise that they are going to be destructive.
Brandon and Michaella decided early on that they were going to save their first kiss after they are married. Michaella is excited for her first kiss.
The girls are running on Bates time and Kelly is not happy. Kelly jokes like the Duggar family, they are on late Bates time.
Michaella is getting stressed out but thanks to her wedding planner puts her at ease. Kim knows that it's a little harder to get their Bates family wedding. Carlin starts crying and Michaella feels for her sister.
John and Alyssa come up from Florida with baby Allie. The family can barely recognize Alyssa since she changed her hair to dark brown.
The morning of the wedding, Michaella is counting down the minutes until she can get married. As the wedding gets closer both boys and girls are running behind. Michaella gets everything done with her dress as Callie starts crying. Michaella and Callie spend a few minutes together.
Michaella has told everyone that she doesn't flower pets to fall on them during the first kiss but Brandon wants them and puts the little boys up to it.
The family gets ready for the pictures and Gil gets a little tear up when he sees his daughter in her wedding dress. Brandon and Michaella did not want to see each other until the altar so they have to have a door between them and hold hand to pray.
The wedding starts on time, Gil and Michaella have a prayer.
Lawson sings his new song "I will always" during the grandparents and Brandon's parents enter the chapel.
Kelly is honor to be apart her daughter's wedding. She says that they all bests friends.
Michaella starts down the aisle with her dad. Her dad is asked who gives this woman to marry this man and he responds her mother, i, and her 18 siblings.
A professor of Brandon and Gil officiates the ceremony. They reciting vows, wedding rings and lighting their candle. Brandon and Michaella pray with their parents and then are pronounce husband and wife. Gil gives his daughter a kiss on the cheek before Brandon can kiss his new wife.
The couple finally share their first kiss and give a hug. Michaella is super excited that she was his one and only.
Brandon and Michaella managed to get away from someone decorating their car.
NO TRIVIA Questions this week either
The family are preparing for their guests. They get help from family and friends to decorate the church for the wedding.
The girls head to the Nail Salon to get their nails done for the wedding while the boys head to their tuxedo shop to pick up their outfits.
Brandon doesn't trust that his brother-in-laws won't touch the car even through the boys promise that they are going to be destructive.
Brandon and Michaella decided early on that they were going to save their first kiss after they are married. Michaella is excited for her first kiss.
The girls are running on Bates time and Kelly is not happy. Kelly jokes like the Duggar family, they are on late Bates time.
Michaella is getting stressed out but thanks to her wedding planner puts her at ease. Kim knows that it's a little harder to get their Bates family wedding. Carlin starts crying and Michaella feels for her sister.
John and Alyssa come up from Florida with baby Allie. The family can barely recognize Alyssa since she changed her hair to dark brown.
The morning of the wedding, Michaella is counting down the minutes until she can get married. As the wedding gets closer both boys and girls are running behind. Michaella gets everything done with her dress as Callie starts crying. Michaella and Callie spend a few minutes together.
Michaella has told everyone that she doesn't flower pets to fall on them during the first kiss but Brandon wants them and puts the little boys up to it.
The family gets ready for the pictures and Gil gets a little tear up when he sees his daughter in her wedding dress. Brandon and Michaella did not want to see each other until the altar so they have to have a door between them and hold hand to pray.
The wedding starts on time, Gil and Michaella have a prayer.
Lawson sings his new song "I will always" during the grandparents and Brandon's parents enter the chapel.
Kelly is honor to be apart her daughter's wedding. She says that they all bests friends.
Michaella starts down the aisle with her dad. Her dad is asked who gives this woman to marry this man and he responds her mother, i, and her 18 siblings.
A professor of Brandon and Gil officiates the ceremony. They reciting vows, wedding rings and lighting their candle. Brandon and Michaella pray with their parents and then are pronounce husband and wife. Gil gives his daughter a kiss on the cheek before Brandon can kiss his new wife.
The couple finally share their first kiss and give a hug. Michaella is super excited that she was his one and only.
Brandon and Michaella managed to get away from someone decorating their car.
NO TRIVIA Questions this week either
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Preview: Wedding Bliss and A first kiss
The day that Michaella has been waiting for is here! But after months of planning it’s a bittersweet moment for the Bates family, who realize she’ll soon be leaving home. There’s lots to do before 800 guests arrive to celebrate and see Michaella and Brandon say, ‘I do’ and finally share their first kiss.
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