Recap: Fire Trucks and Diaper Dumps

Gil and Kelly are planning a small baby shower for Alyssa and John. They are planning to have the guests bring diapers instead of baby gifts. Since the Websters live in Florida, Kelly feels that she needs to give her daughter a shower or do something to show how excited they are about getting another granddaughter.

While a few of the younger children are visiting with either Zach, Alyssa, Michaella, or Erin, the laundry room catches fire. The boys (Lawson and Trace) quickly notices that Judson is no where to be found and ends up finding him and get everyone out.

Zach ends up being called to the family home since he was on duty. Gil has a few of the boys on the newest tree job and heads home when they hear about the fire.

Zach reveals that the fire spread so fast since there is a ton of clothes. Zach knows that the outcome could be a lot different.

After the fire is out, Gil heads inside to see what the damage is like. The fire has caused some damage to the walls and blackened every surface. The firefighters have said that the fire could have burned down the house but lucky the door to the laundry room was closed at the time.

Judson and Jeb accidentally started the fire while playing with the lighter. Gil says that they have talk about not playing with fire but now knows that not everyone got it seriousness. Gil gave his youngest children about the dangers of fire and wants to keep talking to them.

The next morning while cleaning the items that need to be clean, Gil figures that they have too many clothes after seventy bags come out.
Kelly, Katie and Emily Raynes (who is a family friend that played at Michaella's wedding in August 2015) are visiting Brandon and Michaella. Kelly is so happy to visit her daughter and son-in-law but is worried to return home to learn more about the fire.

A few days later, Kelly and her daughters head to Florida to visit with the Webster family. The girls decided to have the baby shower as a fellowship so both boys and girls can attend.

Alyssa shares that she and her older sister are really close but she can tell that it's hard for her sister since she wants to have a big family. Alyssa knows that her sister would be an amazing mother to any child she could have or adopt.

Kelly adds that it's been hard to see Michaella's desire to have a baby and they have to wait for the right time.

Michaella says that she is happy for her sister and is still longing to have a baby of her own. She says that it's hard but it doesn't take away any excitement of hearing about the new baby.
Kelly says that the events of this week has brought her family closer together.

Specials air tonight!

Bringing Up Bates is back tonight with two brand new episodes or should we say specials. 

Due to the nature of these episodes, we will not be doing recaps.

New episode tonight

Chad and Erin are growing their family with a new baby girl. 

Be sure to check out our blog for our recap after the new episode!

 

On the next episode of Bringing Up Bates

We could not wait until Preview Tuesday to share this sneak peak to Chad and Erin's journey to a family of Four.

November Episode previews

Supersized: Extra Birthday
November 3, 2016
More birthday fun with Jeb and Trace

Supersized: extra Chilli
November 10, 2016
Get more from the Bates as they attend an event at the fire station that saved Addallee's life when she was a baby.

From the couch: Thanksgiving
November 17, 2016
Join the Bates family as they re-live some hilarious and touching moments from their Thanksgiving at Papa Bill and Mamma June's house.

Preview:NASHVILLE NIGHTS & COUNTRY CAMPOUTS

Lawson is shining up his boots for a gig in Nashville! But even though his music career is growing, Lawson knows what pays the bills…his lawn care business. And when some of his sisters ask to learn the ropes of the business and make a little extra cash Lawson agrees to teach them everything he knows. Meanwhile, Jackson, Warden and Isaiah camp out in their favorite spot…the fort. And later, Lawson takes the stage at a venue in Nashville. But in a city full of aspiring musicians will Lawson stand out or fade into the crowd?

Recap: Muddy Buddies

The family heads to Ride Royal Blue ATV park for having fun in the mud. It's one of Jackson's favorite things about Tennessee. Kelly recently learned about what muddling is.

They gear up and hit the trail which is gravel at first and then turns into mud.  Lawson reveals that the four-seater RZR had the most screams. Tori was driving with Kelly and Jeb.

Everyone in the family says that Nathan has the biggest daredevil in the family. He starts doing tricks and flips the four-wheeler but lucky he jumped off it in time. Kelly knows that her son has done that before.

Judson thinks that his brother almost got himself killed. Gil decides to give his daughter, Josie, a driving lesson in RZR. He reveals that many of the kids drove up driving on tractors and the van.
Tori and Kelly go in for a crazy ride but they enjoy each minute of it. The family is cover in mud but have a blast. The laundry room will have a busy event after this muddy experience. Gil thinks that it will be best to pressure wash the kids.

Brandon and Michaella come to visit the newest member of the family, Kaci Lynn. Zach reveals that ever since Michaella was around five years old, she has been great with kids. He says that it is a special moment to show off his daughter.

Kelly says looking back at parenting is watching the kids interact with each other and it's a picture prefect moment that you will have in your scrapbook.

Preview: Muddy Buddies

The family goes on a messy adventure mudding on four wheelers; the weather takes an unexpected turn; Michaella and Brandon come into town to meet the Bates' newest member, Kaci Lynn.

Bringing Up Bates season 4 & 5

Earlier this week, we decided not to do a recap for tonight's show. We decided to give you an update on this season finale and when we expect to see season 5.

 

Lawson revealed that the season 4 will be ending on October 28, 2016. He also revealed that the new season is expected to start in January 2017. The network has not released an air date for the new season.

We are also asking for prayers for John and Alyssa. If you have seen the news, the Hurricane Matthew is expected to reach Florida in the next few days.

Recap: Meet Kaci Lynn Bates!

The little Bates family are eagerly waiting the birth of Kaci Lynn in a few weeks. Whitney revealed that she is counting down the days. She loves going into her room and talking to Bradley about her. The family heads to the park to get their maternally photos done by Taryn Yager, who's pregnant with her third child. She has done the photos for the fam since Carson's newborn photo shoot.
Whitney reflects on both her pregnancies. With Bradley, she was sick for 41 weeks and with Kaci, she was barely sick.
Whitney can't wait to see the relationship with Bradley and his little sister. Zach is excited to having the kids so close since he and Michaella were close in age and did everything together. Gil says that Zach and Michaella are best friends to this day.
Lawson is having a special guest come over to the house with his family. AJ has many brain tumors and have gone through 40 treatments. Gil and Lawson take AJ and his family fishing. AJ manages to catch some fishes and has had a lot of fun with his friend.
Whitney takes Bradley to go check on Kaci. Dr Vick reveals that the baby is breech and needs to be flip however if she doesn't then they need to do a c-section or spin her from the outside. Whitney is scared to have a c-section but knows they need to have trust in the Lord.
Zach and Whit head back to check on their unborn daughter and found that she is still breech. Zach says that his daughter is stubborn like the rest of the family. They are not sure if she wil flip on her own.
To pass the waiting, Zach and Whitney head to decorate the nursery for both kids. They also pack a hospital bag before Whit goes into labor. Zach was a little nervous about the labor according to both Whitney and Gil.
Chad and Erin bring over Bradley's new bed and he loves it. Chad is so happy that Bradley loves his big boy bed.
Zach and Whitney head to the hospital to get Kaci flipped around. Bradley heads over to his pawpaw by uncle Lawson. Carlin heads to the couple's house to be there for the couple. Her mother and Kelly are there for Kaci's arrival. Whitney is taken into another room to get Kaci flip with her husband by her side. Dr Vick says that he will work on flipping Kaci for ten minutes but if it doesn't work then he will go into a c-section. Kaci manages to flip within one second with Dr. Vick's help. Kaci is born at 10:32pm and meets her big brother. Zach is overjoyed with his second child.
The next morning, the rest of the family arrives to meet Kaci and take a photo of her. Gil is happy that his granddaughter is here and that so many people love and want to be there for her.

Recap: Three pointers and puppies

Tori, Carlin and Josie head to The Crown college to visit with their friend, Courtney. Josie who is planning to take classes on campus this fall.

Since Carlin has decided to do online classes to be able to help with younger siblings. Tori and Josie hope to convince their sister to study music since she wants to teach piano. Tori is working on a degree in education while Josie hopes to work on cosmetology.

Gil and Kelly take most of the kids to Indiana to watch the boys play basketball. The crew asked the three youngest girls if they want to do and they all said no because they would get sweating and need a bath.

The boys were able to go on to organize teams for the first. The boys show their conventional tactics as they play game.  Kelly says that she is really proud of her boys.

Zach reveals that when you play you are in it for blood. Isaiah was not playing but Gil and Kelly were amazed by the parts that he did.

Brandon and Michaella headed to visit the family. Michaella recently graduate with associate degree in medical health science. Brandon and Michaella say that they are not planning to live in the city but aren't sure what the next step is.

Warden and Isaiah make the finals in their league but end up losing by only two points. Gil says that the boys are still winners even through that they lost.

Chad and Erin take Carson to look at dogs with Erin's sister Katie. Erin is sure that they are going to get a dog because she bought along a box. Chad quickly reminds her that they are just looking. The couple reveals that their son loves dogs and goes around woofing and panting throughout the house. Chad reveals that his aunts and uncles have taught him how to be a doggie.

Recap: you can't spell paintball without pain

It is time for Jackson's 14th birthday. Gil and Nathan takes Jackson for his first tree job but first they need to get him some working boots. Gil teaches his son the safety with the chainsaw. Jackson is a little nervous and manages to get a hang of it.  Kelly worries about their kids but wants them to learn those skills. Nathan teaches his younger brother. Nathan catches a baby rabbit and wants to make sure that they are safe. Jackson is doing a great job. The Boys take a selfie with the rabbits.

Now Callie, Ellie and Addee head over to Chad and Erin's house. Erin is talking about making a lullabies. At the time of filming, the Bates will have five grandbabies under the age of two.  Erin hopes to play it for her grandchildren one day.

The boys head to do paintball only because Kelly has given her okay. Gil thinks that Jackson is looking forward to this.  The girls agree that they do not want to do paintball and will leave it to the boys.

Team Jackson: Jackson, Nathan, Warden, Jackson D., Bryson H.

Team Lawson: Lawson, Trace, Gil, Isaiah, and Brent H.

The first round: Team Lawson wins

The Second round: Team Lawson wins

The third round: Team Jackson wins

The fourth round: Team Lawson wins

Jackson ended up getting shot many times and got hit in the neck.

September 2016

Birthdays

Judson Bates
Brandon Keilen
Whitney Bates

All about Grandbabies
Allie
Brooklyn
Kaci
Carson
Bradley

Bringing Up Bates
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Recap
October monthly?

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Recap of August!

What has been your favorite blog for the month of August?

We have a few of ours!
* Callie's birthday
* Josie's birthday
* Brooklyn's birth announcement
* Brandon and Michaella's first year of marriage
* Season 4 and 5 news
* Nathan's birthday

Bringing Up Bates news!

The network has decided to extend the current season into the fall. So be sure to check into the blog to see September previews early next week.

They have also just announced that there will be a season five of Bringing Up Bates coming in 2017. We don't have an official air date but know that it will be coming as soon as they get it figured out.

 

Preview: The 20th Bates

The 20th Bates contest winner embarks on a day-in-the-life of a Bates from doing chores to riding horses.

Preview: Bates make the grade

Trace and Carlin get their high school diplomas; Kelly Jo falls ill while planning the graduation party.

Preview: Who's in charge?

The Bates kids are in charge while Kelly Jo and Gil take a much needed vacation; a movie night at Zach and Whitney's house.

August episode Preview of Bringing Up Bates

For the past three months, we have been doing monthly previews for the episode of Bringing Up Bates. You can click here to see June. You can also click here to see July.

Who's in charge?
August 4, 2016
The Bates kids are in charge while Kelly Jo and Gil take a much needed vacation; a movie night at Zach and Whitney's house.

Bates make the grade
August 11, 2016
Trace and Carlin get their high school diplomas; Kelly Jo falls ill while planning the graduation party.

The 20th Bates
August 18, 2016
The 20th Bates contest winner embarks on a day-in-the-life of a Bates from doing chores to riding horses.

Growing Paine
August 25, 2016
Grandbaby Carson is turning one with a celebration; Erin hosts the party while Kelly Jo arrives with the party's entertainment.

Please remember that the titles are subject to change so make sure that you tune into preview Tuesdays! 

Preview: The Big Chili

It’s time to get cookin’! The Bates family is reunited once again to perform at an event very dear to their hearts, the annual Volunteer Fire Department Chili Fundraiser. As they wait for the married couples to arrive, Trace decides to get serious about his trick riding and enlists the help of Gil and Jackson to build a ring to practice in. Later at the big event, the family gets nervous about their upcoming performance. Without much time to practice, will they come up flat or be able to pull it together in time to hit a high note?