New photo of Balka family

In three months, Kelton and Josie will welcome their fourth child into the world.

Josie has said that they will be finding out the gender at birth like they did with Miles.

Grandma syndrome

We have new photos of Willow, Hazel, Miles and Kelly to share with you all.

Mother's day photos

We have a handful of photos to share as the family celebrated Mother's Day! 

Up first is John and Alyssa with their children.

Next is Travis and Katie with their children.

Next is Esther with her children

Next is Josie with her children.

Last is Evan and Carlin with their children.

New photo of Miles and Michaella

We have a new photo of Michaella with her nephew, Miles.

For those that do not know, Miles is the youngest child of Kelton and Josie. 

Celebrating Miles

 Miles celebrated his first birthday on February 21st and we have new photos from his birthday party.

Miles turns 1

 Happy Birthday! 

February birthdays cover

 It's time to release our February birthdays cover! 

Their birthdays are:

* Trace Bates- February 1

* Jeb Bates- February 1

* Maci Webster- February 9

* Tiffany Bates- February 10

* Bobby Smith- February 16

* Jackson Bates- February 17

* Addallee Bates- February 17

* Hailey Clark- February 17

* Miles Balka- February 21

Christmas 2024

 Merry Christmas! 

New photo of Miles and Weston

We have a new photo of Weston and Miles! 

More photos of Weston

It's time to share new photos of Weston Smith who was born on Wednesday, May 29th. 

Three boys on the way!

 What an exciting time for the Bates family! They have three little boys on the way! The family currently have eleven boys and are expecting three more in summer and the fall 2024.

Lawson and Tiffany are expecting their baby boy in July 2024. 

Travis and Katie are expecting their little boy in October 2024. 

Nathan and Esther just announced that they are expecting a little boy in October 2024.

Miles Newborn photos

Happy Saturday everyone! It's time for new photos!  

Five grandbabies and counting

Can you believe that there are five Bates grandchildren that will be born this year? Josie has already welcomed her little boy in February 2024. 

Tori is due to welcome her fifth child very soon. Tiffany is due in July 2024. Katie and Esther are both due to welcome their second children in October 2024. 

Miles Newborn photos

We have some new photos of Miles to share with you all.

Ten grandsons and counting

The Bates family has grown again with the birth of Miles! 

Top Cover:

    1st row: Kade, Kolter, and Jadon

        middle: Carson

            button: Bradley, Zade, and Rhett

2nd cover: William, Ryker, and Miles

Meet Miles Kelton Balka

Kelton and josie have settled on a name for their son. 

They have decided to named him Miles Kelton. 

He was born on February 21, 2024. He weighed in at 7lbs and 10 ozs. He was 21 inches long.