Middle of the week smiles

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today we are sharing a new picture of Brooklyn Paine and Kaci Bates. 

Kaci is the second child of Zach and Whitney. Brooklyn is also the second child of Chad and Erin.

The girls are two months apart in age. Kaci was born in June while Brooklyn was born in August. 

March Recap

The Bates celebrated Everly and Zoey's birthdays. They also welcomed their newest grandson, Kolter Gray on March 25.

Bringing Up Bates returned on March 5th with brand new episodes.

All about Layla: Two months old

Layla is now two months old. On Bringing Up Bates, Layla's parents just announced that they were just expecting her.

Everly turns 2!

Happy Birthday Everly Hope! 

Be sure to stay tune for her 24th month update

Katie meets Kolter

Kolter is home from the hospital.  He was born on Wednesday. We have a new photo of him meeting Katie.

If you havent seen his birth announcement, you can click here.

If you haven't seen Katie's courtship announcement,  you can click here.

Zoey turns 2

Happy 2nd birthday Zoey!

Be sure to stay tune for her 24th month update!

First photos of Baby Kolter

Last night, we announced the birth of Kolter Gray and today we sharing new photos of the little man with his parents. Unlike the other births, His brother and the rest of the Bates family will not be able to see the baby until he is out of the hospital.

 

Recap: Happy News and Health Concerns

It's to check up on baby Stewart so Evan and Carlin are heading to the doctors. Carlin reveals that she is still shocked that she's pregnant. Lawson says that the couple are ready to be parents. Dr. Vick meets with them and reveals that Carlin has the same blood clotting disorder like her older sister. She will need to take blood thinners to prevent the baby getting a blood clot. As many of you know that Erin suffered three miscarriage before learning about the disorder. Evan admits that he is nervous but know that her side is worst than his. He will be giving his wife a shot twice a day along with Carlin taking pills. Kelly reveals that no one wants to hear that there is a health risk but knows that it's life saving for the baby and Carlin.
The girls head over to show off the warehouse now that Chad is almost finished with it. The warehouse is housed in Zach and Whitney's backyard and recently a carport.
Kelton and Bobby are working together at The Plumbing Authority. Bobby is a apprentice and has been working in the office. He reveals that he loves learning about this stuff from Kelton.
Gil and Kelly head to Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic to talk about Gil's shoulder pain. Gil's shoulder snapped at 80 pushups because he challenges the kids to do as many of pushups and he will do double but with one arm. The surgeon reveals that he could settle for rehab but he will never have strength to lift out in front of his body which causes an issue with the family business. The recovery time for the surgey will be four and half months and Gil and Kelly get on board with the surgery.
Kelly says that her husband is tough as nails but no guy likes to go through pain. Gil reveals that he is a big crybaby.
Tori and Josie take their babies for a walk and Tori reveals that she is pregnant to her sister since she can't keep a secret.
Josie was so happy to know that her sister is expecting however she knows that she has to keep it a secret expect for the fact that no one is good at keeping a secret.

Updated March and April birthdays

Now that the family has welcomed their newest grandson into the world. We are so excited to share an updated March and April birthdays.

March

 April

Meet Kolter Gray

We are so excited to share that Bonby and Tori have welcomed their second child on March 25th!

All about Holland: Four months old

Holland is celebrating her fourth month of life. We recently shared a new photo of Holland and a new photo of her with her siblings.

Ten months of marriage

It's been ten months since Evan and Carlin said I do. They are coming closer to their one year anniversary.

April Monthly Birthdays

The Bates family has Chad, Carlin, Ellie and Allie's birthdays this month. They are currently expecting Bobby and Tori's baby boy, Kolter who is due on April 15th.

We will of course be updating the cover as soon as the baby is here.

Recap: First Home and Strict Chaperones

Before we start tonight's recap, we do want to remind our readers that Trace and Chaney did break up in early February. You may click here to read the update.

Tori has Bradley, Kaci, Carson and Brooklyn over at their apartment. She has been working on homeschooling the four little ones. She enjoys it along with Kade since he gets so excited when they arrive. Tori says that it's a little kind of crazy but it's fine. Tori knows that she has to be one step ahead of them.

Kelton and Josie are working on their new house. They managed to close on the house just ten days after they welcome baby Willow. They have the help of Kelton's father, Lawson, Chad, Warden and Kelton's brothers. They managed to put up the load-bearing beam. Kelton knows that it's a blessing to have family that help.
The next day, Evan and Carlin arrive to help with the electrical and painting. Josie says that it's so much fun to have a sibling going through the came thing.
The girls head for a photoshoot at the Boutique but have found a issue. The girls are short and people want to know what a tall person would look like in a dress. They invited Chaney to help them out. Chaney says that the girls have made her feel so comfortable and special.
Later, Trace and Chaney go on a bowling date with his little brothers, Jeb and Judson, as chaperones. Chaney manages to win as Jeb puts himself between them. She says that Gil and Kelly would be very proud of how strong Jeb was today since he really held up the chaperone rule.

All about Willow: Eight months old

Willow is now eight months old. In just four months, she will celebrate her first birthday.

The Four Paine Children

Chad and Erin shared an updated photo of their four children. Carson is about to turn 5 in May. Brooklyn will turn 4 in August. Everly is going to turn 2 on March 30th while Holland is about turn four months on March 26.

Kolter Smith Coming soon

As many of you know that Tori's second pregnancy is coming to end very soon. She is due to welcome her second child in one month! We can't wait to meet Kolter so be sure to stay tune for his birth announcement.

New photos of Katie, Carlin and Whitney

It's been over a year since Carlin, whitney and erin open their Bates sisters clothing business and it's been building so nice. We have new photos of Carlin, whitney and katie.

Recap: A Busy Business and a Baby Bombshell

Chad and Erin head to have an ultrasound for their little one on the way. They have chosen the name Holland Grace. With all of their children, Erin has chosen the first name while Chad had chosen the middle name. Erin is currently at 22 weeks and five days pregnant. Chad reveals with each pregnancy there is still a fear since they lost their first three babies to miscarriage. He also says that hearing the heartbeat and seeing the baby is a peace of mind every time. Erin says that she loves her life and their family. She is excited about the change when they get another baby. Chad thinks that they are crazy and every time he thinks about the baby he gets as excited as the one before.
Michaella heads to the cosmetology school where Katie puts caramel highlights in the back section. She wanted to look fancy when she puts her hair up at school. Katie is currently in her last sememster and is studying for the state boards. Katie reveals that she wanted to go into nursing but changed it to cosmetology. She reveals that she wants to still do nursing.
Michaella will earn her LPN in about 11 months and will continue to pursue her RN depending on the circumstances. She also reveals that she and Brandon do not plan on moving back to Chicago but there is a chance that they will move somewhere else.
Katie reveals that there is a special someone that she has been talking to for about two months. They are both currently 18 and she knows that she needs to do some adult mind maturing. They are currently taking it slow since they don't want to rush it right now. Katie is working on finishing school and getting it together. Katie reveals that they met through a mutual friend and that he is the sweetest human ever.
Katie ends up making a small mistake and gets some toner in her sister's eye. Michaella is happy with her hair and so is her husband.
Brandon and Michaella head over to help the girls unpack the new shipment of dresses. The boxes are over taking Whitney's house and they are working on building a small warehouse for the business. Zach says that they should have name the company Bates and Company because they have everyone in the family helping them.
The family gathers for a grill and hanging out. Zach is the new grill master and tries to help Gil with some pointer. Gil thinks that every time that the boys get married they think that they know everything. Zach is trying to tell him how to cook. The family agrees that Gil is not the best at grilling.
Evan brings out the pinata to celebrate the August birthdays but forgets the bat and a string. The kids take turns at kicking it while Nathan holds it. When it finally breaks open, candy and baby figures come out. Carlin and Evan found out that they were expecting right around father's day.

New photo of Stewart family family

Evan and Carlin have been settling in their new life with their sweet baby girl. We have a new photo of the family of three to share with you all.