Updated GrandBates born in February

In case you missed the birth announcement of Gage Turner. He was born in February 2026.

1. Gage Smith is the son of Bobby and Tori Smith. He will celebrate his first birthday on February 28th.

2. Hailey Clark is the daughter of Travis and Katie Clark. She celebrates her birthday on February 17th.

3. Miles Balka is the son of Kelton and Josie Balka. He celebrates his birthday on February 21st.

4. Maci Webster is the daughter of John and Alyssa Webster. She celebrates her birthday on February 9th.

Updated February birthday cover

There is a new February birthday! 

First cover: Gage Smith (February 28), Miles Balka (February 21), Hailey Clark (February 17), Addalle Bates (February 17), Jackson Bates (February 17), and Bobby Smith (February 16).

Second cover: Tiffany Bates (February 10), Jeb Bates (February 1), Maci Webster (February 9), and Trace Bates (February 1)

Celebrating Miles

This past Saturday, Miles celebrated his second birthday and we have new photos of him. 

Miles turns 2

Happy Birthday

GrandBates born in February

In the month of February, the Bates have three grandchildren blowing out the candles.

1. Maci Webster is the daughter of John and Alyssa Webster. She was born on February 9th.

2. Miles Balka is the son of Kelton and Josie Balka. He was born on February 21st.

3. Hailey Clark is the daughter of Travis and Katie Clark. She was born on February 17th.

February birthdays cover

February is one of the busiest months of the year for Bates family as they celebrate nine birthdays.

Birthdays: Miles Balka (February 21), Hailey Clark (February 17), Addalee Bates (February 17), Jackson Bates (February 17), Trace Bates (February 1), Jeb Bates (February 1), Bobby Smith (February 16), Tiffany Bates (February 10), and Maci Webster (February 9)

New photos from Balka family

Kelton and Josie are enjoying newborn bliss.

Miles and Brooks

Brooks and Josie

Willow, Hazel, and Miles

Kelton and Brooks

Willow and Brooks

Brooks

Kelton, Hazel, and Brooks

Josie and Miles

Willow reading to Brooks

Kelton

Kelton and Brooks

First Christmas as a family of 6

Yesterday we shared photos of the Bates family Christmas and today we are sharing one more.

Eariler this month, Kelton and Josie welcomed their fourth child into the world. He spent a few days in the NICU before coming home. 

New photo of Balka children

We have a new photo of Kelton and Josie's children. 

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!