New photo of Brandon and Michaella

The Bates family just celebrated their annual i love you day celebration. 

Here is a new picture of Brandon and Michaella. 

I love you day photos 2024

We have some photos to share with you all.

Gil and Kelly Jo Bates

Bradley, Kaci, Khloe, Jadon, and Lily 

Brandon and Michaella 

Bates I love you day 2024

 The Bates family just celebrated their Valentine's Day party. 

Trace and Lydia shared a video with the Bates couple celebration that had Warden and Isaiah. 

Evan and Carlin shared the party on their youtube channel.

Be on the lookout for the photos. They will be coming soon! 

I love you day 2024

The family is gearing up for their annual I love your day. Chad and Erin recently revealed the family's theme for this year, and it is Little house on the Prairie. 

This photo is back from 2022.

I love you day pictures

We have some photos from the family's I love you day photos. 

You might notice that Zach and Whitney along with their children were not able to attend. Nathan, Tiffany, and Lawson were away on a mission trip.

John and Alyssa were not able to attend due to Alyssa is very close to delievering their little boy. 

Travis and Katie were not able to attend with baby Hailey.

Emerson was also not able to attend the family's I love you day.

Annual I love you day

The Bates family recently had their annuel I love you day with all of their children and grandchildren. 

They were able to get some family photos done which hopefully will be out soon. 

Recap: Lawson's New Love and the Boutique's New Digs

 Chad, Erin and Brooklyn reveal the old camper that Chad and Erin just brought. The camper is a major fixer-upper and are looking forward to renovation. Erin reveals that she doesn't love the idea of tent camping but when Chad suggested renovating a camper, she was on board with it.

Gil, Kelly, Lawson, and Nathan are discussing their annual "I love you day" celebration. They do a face time call with the family and decided on doing an animal theme. Zach reveals that they all love bringing 101 opinions to a decision.

It's time for the Bates Sisters Boutique to move into their new storefront. Erin, Whitney and Carlin supervise and bring their employees as well. Carlin reveals that she thinks that they are just excited as they are since the layout is going to be a lot better.

Lawson has been traveling a lot but is home now and enjoying time with his dog, Duke. He plans to send the dog for three months of training. Lawson reveals that he is going to bring his girlfriend Tiffany to their "I love you day" party to meet the family.

Jackson is currently recovering from a snowboarding injury that he got on the family ski trip to Colorado. He had hit an ice patch while attempting to do a 360 and ended up snapping both of the arm bones. He had 13 screws and two metal plates put in his arm. 

Recap: Eye Love you day

Kelly recently had vision correction surgery and homeschool needs to be done. Carlin is in charge of it and boy does she run a tight ship. She wakes the kids up earlier than normal and the ones, that don't get out of bed, get water sprinkled on their faces. Jackson admits that he is normally not awake until she dumps water on him.
Gil loves to pamper Kelly Jo and since he gets her all to himself. Michaella comes into town to cook and help with the children.
Just one week following, Kelly is up and going. She is about to start planning the annual I love you day (Valentine's Day). This year, they are going with a Growing Old Together. Kelly wants to give prizes to those with the best costumes. They want to honor Gil's parents (Mama Jane and Papa Bill) and Kelly's mother and stepfather (Meema and Tom). They also want to express hope to their married children to stay together. Kelly reveals that her prayer is that they will grow old together.
Kelly takes a few children to the Thrift Store to find outfits for the party. Erin reveals that it was neat to see how people envision what an older preson looks like.
While shopping for her outfit, Kelly finds something that she wants to wear on a regular basic. Her kids pick on her and she doesn't mind it.
Erin reveals that Valentine's Day is the biggest family holiday for the Bates family. John and Alyssa arrive with Allie and Lexi in tow. The girls decide to help the younger kids make some gifts like bath scrub and body wash for the gift exchange.
As many of you know that both Erin and Alyssa are pregnant with their third babies. The girls discuss their pregnancies. Erin feels successful to be in her third trimester while Alyssa is finished with her pregnancy.
Carlin and Evan begin talking about engagement and timing. Erin reveals that it's sweet to watch her sisters go through the courtship.
Gil doesn't want to talk about his daughter getting married since they are done with enough people getting married. Alyssa replies that he should not have so many girls. Gil adds that he can't give away any of the boys while everyone wants the girls.
The night before the party, the Websters and Paines decorate a big table at the local lakeside restaurant for the couples that are married or couple. They also invited the grandparents to come. Kelly reveals that this is not any old date night but it's special.
Lawson reveals that he feels excluded from the good food and fun and it needs to change. He arrives there in a suit but Kelly reveals that he is only welcome if he has "got a girl".
Lawson reveals that he has someone special that he wants to introduce to the family. Gil is very surprised. He brings out his special friend and it's Nathan who is wearing a nightgown and a gray wig. The room erupts in laughter since they know that the boys will do anything for a good dinner. Kelly reveals that if Lawson was dating anyone so she would know.
During their dinner date, everyone gives their first impression significant others. Kelly reveals that she was attract to his athleticism and his strut.
Brandon reveals that he kept thinking that whoever married Michaella will be a very bless. He did not think that he had a chance but he is super bless.
The next day comes and every shows up. Two of the couples go out in their customes. The grandparents dress as young people for the contrast. The winners are Evan and Carlin for best adult male and female costume. Chad and Erin win best dress couple while little Judson wins best child costume.
The family plays a few games before the gift exchange. Tori reveals that the best thing about I love you day is watching the other person open the gifts that you picked out for them.
Jackson manages to get his gift delivered since it's pizza. He also got her ramen noddles and a pair of shoes. Katie is thrilled but she is only able to eat one piece before the siblings eat the rest.

Bates I love you photos

The Family loves celebrating Valentine's day and it looks like this year was the Boys turn! 

Last year's I love you day was aired on Bringing Up Bates. Check out it's recap by clicking here. 

Here are a few photos: 

 

Preview: A lovely day

The whole family arrives at the Bates house to celebrate their favorite holiday, ‘I Love You Day’ AND there’s someone new at the table – Tori’s new beau! The family is happy to see Michaella and Alyssa return home, as well as Nathan’s girlfriend, Ashley, who arrives for the celebration to have a very important conversation with Kelly Jo and Gil. Later, at the family’s celebration someone in the family makes a very special announcement!

“I Love You” Day, 2013

by KELLY on MARCH 20, 2013

    Our last year’s “I Love You” Day celebration was a formal dress up occasion (obviously voted on by the girls in the family!)

     This year, the boys got to pick, and of course, it was a jean affair with hamburgers on the grill!

     We kept the names that were drawn for the gift exchange anonymous… well, at least we tried! Some of the siblings squeaked, but we had a really good time together… and that’s what it’s all about, saying, “I love you” in a special kinda way!!