Zach and Whit's wedding photos!

Zach and Whitney are just a few short months from celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary and it's been about three months since their vow renewal. We thought that it would be nice to share photos from 2013 to 2018.

On this week's Bringing Up Bates episode will feature Whitney's quest for a new dress! 

December 2013:

From June 2018

June Recap!

We have a big month to recap so let's get started! 

Zach and Whitney celebrated their daughter's second birthday! Zach and Whitney also renewed their wedding vows. Bobby and Tori announced that they are having a baby boy. Josie and Kelton announced their engagement. The Bates celebrated Father's Day. 

All about Everly: Three months old!

Everly Hope is now three months old! 

This past month, Erin revealed that her daughter loves to cuddle and be held by anyone. She also celebrated her first Father's Day. Bobby and Tori announced that she will be having a little boy cousin come November 2018. Josie announced that she is getting married to Kelton! 

Recap: Hit the Road, Jack

Jackson recently celebrated his 16th birthday and so Gil takes him over to the DMV for a driving test. Gil reveals that he is just going to stand here and pray for them as they leave the building. Nathan reveals that finding a car with everything working the way should be is a challenge however the car has both the lights and breaks working. The siblings reveal that Jackson is a cautious driver but manages to pass the test.
Jackson heads to Zach and Whitney's house to talk about future plans. Zach and Jackson have been very close and have many the same hobbies. Zach reveals that he is proud of his brother and just wants him to know that he is away there for him.
Chad and Erin are preparing the kids room to add Everly Hope this spring. They know that their hands will be full with three little ones but are happy to have her join their family.
Chad adds that he is nervous about Erin and the baby since of Erin's blood disorder. There has been a lot of thoughts coming across his mind. The couple cuts out photos of the kids and add them on a large open-back frame.
Erin reveals that her husband is more than a functional guy but she needs the room to look good. She doesn't want it to look like they crammed three children in the room. Erin decides that she wants the frame pink. She feels that she has worked her husband too hard and he assures her that she hasn't and it's fun.
Nathan and Trace are going for a flight lesson so Trace can figure out if he wants to be a pilot. Nathan wants to reach people and save them. At the end of it, Trace just wants to do it from the ground and is extremely nervous but Nathan is impressed on how well he does during his flight.

New Bringing Up Bates tonight!

We know that many of you are waiting for Thursday nights to watch brand new episodes of Bringing Up Bates. Tonight marks a new night.


Be sure to check out our blog for the recap and hopefully tomorrow we will have the live chat.
 

Message from Josie and Kelton!

On Friday night, we announced the engagement of Josie Bates and Kelton Balka. The couple shared some sweet messages on their instagrams. 

Josie's message to Kelton:
I cannot wait to marry the love of my life. Couldn't have dreamed of a more sentimental engagement. Kelton put so much time into planning and making sure every little detail was perfect and it felt like a dream. can't wait to do forever with you, babe.

Kelton's message to Josie: 
I proposed to the love of my life at her dream destination and she said yes! cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you, baby girl.

All about Lexi: 17 months old

John and Alyssa's middle child is now 17 months old!


This month she celebrated her second Father's day with her father. She learned that her new baby cousin will be a boy and that her aunt is getting married to Kelton Balka.

Preview: Hit the Road Jack!

To celebrate his 16th birthday, Jackson heads to the department of motor vehicles to take his driver's test; Erin and Chad Paine prepare for the arrival of baby number three, Everly Hope; Trace gets a flying lesson from brother Nathan.

Bates Live Show: June 21st

Engagement photos

On Friday night, we announced Josie and Kelton's engagement and you all have been asking for a few more photos.

 

All about Kaci: 24 months old

We still can't believe that Kaci Lynn is now two years old. 


This past month, she celebrated her second Father's Day 2018. She also found out that her new baby cousin will be a boy! She also learned that her aunt (Josie) is getting married.


We can't believe that this is our final All about Kaci! 

When do you think she will become a big sister? 

July Birthday Cover

Bates/Balka engagement

We are so excited to share that Josie Bates and Kelton Balka are engaged. The couple has not announced their wedding date but stay tune.

You can check out their engagement announcement by clicking here. You can also check out their engagement photography by clicking here. 
 

July episode preview

It's time for a brand new list of episodes of Bringing Up Bates! We hope that you enjoy it.

Lions, and Tigers, and Bates, Oh My!
July 12, 2018
Now that Michaella and Brandon have more spacious digs, it's Addee, Ellie and Callie's turn to visit their big sister in Chicago; Michaella gives the girls their first sewing lesson, then they paint ceramics at a pottery studio and visit the zoo.

Just a Little Off the Top, Please...
July 19, 2018
After graduating from cosmetology school, Josie lands a new job at a salon; Trace stops by for a trim; Tori and Bobby meet up with Gil and Kelly Jo to discuss their plans to move to Nashville, Tenn.; Erin and Chad spend time with Carson and Brooklyn.

One Week, Three Babies?!
July 26, 2018
Gil and Kelly Jo gear up to be on hand for the birth of Erin and Alyssa's third child; Lawson and Trace prepare for their upcoming rodeo performance; Jackson helps Chad with a construction project at Noble Metals.

Recap: Seas the day

Gil and Kelly currently have nine children that are in homeschool. Katie is currently finishing up her senior year while Jeb is currently in first grade. Carlin has decided to help with the homeschool and many of the kids are saying that she is so fun.

Gil and Kelly gather a few of their children to go visit Mama Jane's sisters at Myrtle Beach. They end up renting a home with a in-ground pool. The family ends up riding their bikes to Mama Jane's beach home. Since the family is not wearing their helmets, UP TV wants to encourage riders to wear their helmets and be safe.

Gil is so excited to introduce his aunts and uncles to a few of the kids since most of them have never met them. Erin reveals that her father was beaming. The family heads to enjoy a meal at Dockside Seafood house which was a nex experience for the family since they do not like seafood and can't stand the smell of it. Judson reveals that he ate it since he normally sees food on his plate and will eat it. The family also tries shrimp and oysters and are not huge fans of them.

Even through that it's February and a bit cool outside, the family still wants to see the sunset on the beach. Since, Carlin has her boyfriend there, she wants to take photos. Warden reveals that they finally got him out of there.

Since the boys are playing football, Carlin has a chat with Papa Bill. She reveals that she is currently working on her bachelor's degree for education and has been taking music classes that will help her teach. Carlin reveals that once she and Evan get married, she is moving to Nashville.

The next day, the family heads for a walk. Gil remembers his aunts were walking machines. Gil is pretty sure that his aunts could still walk out his kids.

Gil takes a few of the children to go fishing at Cherry Grove Fishing Pier. The Pier is known for being a record-breaking shark being caught. Gil remembers that he spent a lot of time of his childhood there however today's weather was not in their favor and they called it a day without any fish.

Since February 17th is Jackson and Addallee's birthdays, the family gathers to celebrate it. Gil reveals something that is special for him is hearing the kids say something special about their siblings.

As many of you know that Addee stopped breathing when she was a newborn and is lucky to be alive. Kelly shares with Addallee that she can remember that day since Jackson had conviced himself that you were his birthday present. Kelly reveals that they were crying in fear but Jackson was worried that they were stealing his birthday present.

New episode TONIGHT!

We are so excited that it's finally Thursday night and that means that it's time for a new Bringing Up Bates. Don't forget that there is a special announcement on the live show that the family will be sharing. We will be sharing it as soon as we can.

Kaci Lynn turns 2!

Happy 2nd Birthday Kaci Lynn! 

Preview: Seas the day

Now that many of the older girls have moved out of the house, it's Carlin's turn to tutor her younger siblings; Gil and the family head to Myrtle Beach, S.C., so the children can meet Mama Jane's side of the family for the first time.

Father's Day 2018

Happy Father's Day!

 As many of you know that Bobby and Tori Smith are expecting their first child and this time next year, they will have almost five month old. Gil Bates is celebrating his 30th father's day. Chad, Zach and John are celebrating their third father's day.

Bobby and Tori's six month of marriage

Bobby and Tori are about to celebrate their six month anniversary! They are due to welcome their first child by their eleven month anniversary.They are currently setting into their new home in Nashville.