Happy Valentine's Day!
Welcome to the Bates family blog! Gil and Kelly have been married since 1987 and have welcomed nineteen children. Fourteen of their children are married. They have forty grandchildren with two foster grandchildren.
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Friday, February 14, 2025
Thursday, March 2, 2023
All about Cambree: Seven months old
Cambree is now seven months old and that means that it's time for a new update on her.
Since our last update, she celebrated her first Valentine's day with her family. She also celebrated her father's birthday. She has a new little cousin named Hailey.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
2019 Recap
It's time for our last post of 2019. The Bates family had many good moments this year that we would love to share with you all.
January-The Bates family celebrated three birthdays along with Mama Jane's birthday. They also celebrated the returned of Bringing Up Bates. They rang in the New Year.
February- The family celebrated Five birthdays along with Valentine's Day. The Balkas announced that they were expecting.
March- The family celebrated Zoey and Everly's first birthdays. Kelton and Josie announced that they are having a baby girl.
April- The family celebrated four birthdays. They also celebrated Easter. Bringing Up Bates aired it mid-season finale.
May- They family celebrated three birthdays and one anniversary. They also watched Carlin married Evan. Zach and Whitney announced that they were expecting their third child. The family celebrated Mother's Day
June- The family celebrated Khloe's third birthday and Father's Day.
July- Lawson celebrated his birthday as the family welcomed Willow Kristy into the world. They celebrated Fourth of July. Chad and Erin announced that they are expecting their fourth child.
August- The family celebrated five birthdays and one anniversary. Whitney and Erin announced their babies names. UP TV announced that Bringing Up Bates is scheduled to return in the fall.
September- The family celebrated four birthdays. Bringing Up Bates returned from their season break and will air until November 2019. Evan and Carlin announced that they were expecting their first child. Trace made a very special announcement.
October- The family celebrated four birthdays and one anniversary. Bobby and Tori announced that they were expecting their second child. Carlin and Evan announced that they were having a little girl while Bobby and Tori announced that they were having a little boy.
November- The family celebrated three birthdays as they welcomed Holland and Everly into the world. They also celebrated Thanksgiving.
December- The family celebrated two birthdays and three wedding anniversaries this month. They also celebrated Christmas.
January-The Bates family celebrated three birthdays along with Mama Jane's birthday. They also celebrated the returned of Bringing Up Bates. They rang in the New Year.
February- The family celebrated Five birthdays along with Valentine's Day. The Balkas announced that they were expecting.
March- The family celebrated Zoey and Everly's first birthdays. Kelton and Josie announced that they are having a baby girl.
April- The family celebrated four birthdays. They also celebrated Easter. Bringing Up Bates aired it mid-season finale.
May- They family celebrated three birthdays and one anniversary. They also watched Carlin married Evan. Zach and Whitney announced that they were expecting their third child. The family celebrated Mother's Day
June- The family celebrated Khloe's third birthday and Father's Day.
July- Lawson celebrated his birthday as the family welcomed Willow Kristy into the world. They celebrated Fourth of July. Chad and Erin announced that they are expecting their fourth child.
August- The family celebrated five birthdays and one anniversary. Whitney and Erin announced their babies names. UP TV announced that Bringing Up Bates is scheduled to return in the fall.
September- The family celebrated four birthdays. Bringing Up Bates returned from their season break and will air until November 2019. Evan and Carlin announced that they were expecting their first child. Trace made a very special announcement.
October- The family celebrated four birthdays and one anniversary. Bobby and Tori announced that they were expecting their second child. Carlin and Evan announced that they were having a little girl while Bobby and Tori announced that they were having a little boy.
November- The family celebrated three birthdays as they welcomed Holland and Everly into the world. They also celebrated Thanksgiving.
December- The family celebrated two birthdays and three wedding anniversaries this month. They also celebrated Christmas.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
February Recap
This month, the family celebrated Jeb, Trace, Bobby, Jackson
and Addallee’s birthdays. They also celebrated Valentine’s Day. We celebrated
our seventh anniversary of our blog.
Kelton and Josie announced that they are expecting a baby in
July 2019 and found out the gender of their child. Josie announced that she was
17 weeks pregnant with baby #1 on February 18, 2019.
Carlin and Evan only have three months until their wedding.
Bringing Up Bates aired the wedding of Kelton and Josie
Balka on Valentine’s Day.
Erin recorded a new cd in late February 2019.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Hello February
Birthdays:
* Jeb
* Trace
* Jackson
* Bobby
* Addallee
All about Grandchildren:
* Kade
* Zoey
* Everly
Bringing Up Bates:
* Preview
* Recaps
* March Episode preview
Other Blogs:
* Valentine's Day 2019
* March birthdays cover
* Jeb
* Trace
* Jackson
* Bobby
* Addallee
All about Grandchildren:
* Kade
* Zoey
* Everly
Bringing Up Bates:
* Preview
* Recaps
* March Episode preview
Other Blogs:
* Valentine's Day 2019
* March birthdays cover
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Recap: Eye Love you day
Kelly recently had vision correction surgery and homeschool needs to be done. Carlin is in charge of it and boy does she run a tight ship. She wakes the kids up earlier than normal and the ones, that don't get out of bed, get water sprinkled on their faces. Jackson admits that he is normally not awake until she dumps water on him.
Gil loves to pamper Kelly Jo and since he gets her all to himself. Michaella comes into town to cook and help with the children.
Just one week following, Kelly is up and going. She is about to start planning the annual I love you day (Valentine's Day). This year, they are going with a Growing Old Together. Kelly wants to give prizes to those with the best costumes. They want to honor Gil's parents (Mama Jane and Papa Bill) and Kelly's mother and stepfather (Meema and Tom). They also want to express hope to their married children to stay together. Kelly reveals that her prayer is that they will grow old together.
Kelly takes a few children to the Thrift Store to find outfits for the party. Erin reveals that it was neat to see how people envision what an older preson looks like.
While shopping for her outfit, Kelly finds something that she wants to wear on a regular basic. Her kids pick on her and she doesn't mind it.
Erin reveals that Valentine's Day is the biggest family holiday for the Bates family. John and Alyssa arrive with Allie and Lexi in tow. The girls decide to help the younger kids make some gifts like bath scrub and body wash for the gift exchange.
As many of you know that both Erin and Alyssa are pregnant with their third babies. The girls discuss their pregnancies. Erin feels successful to be in her third trimester while Alyssa is finished with her pregnancy.
Carlin and Evan begin talking about engagement and timing. Erin reveals that it's sweet to watch her sisters go through the courtship.
Gil doesn't want to talk about his daughter getting married since they are done with enough people getting married. Alyssa replies that he should not have so many girls. Gil adds that he can't give away any of the boys while everyone wants the girls.
The night before the party, the Websters and Paines decorate a big table at the local lakeside restaurant for the couples that are married or couple. They also invited the grandparents to come. Kelly reveals that this is not any old date night but it's special.
Lawson reveals that he feels excluded from the good food and fun and it needs to change. He arrives there in a suit but Kelly reveals that he is only welcome if he has "got a girl".
Lawson reveals that he has someone special that he wants to introduce to the family. Gil is very surprised. He brings out his special friend and it's Nathan who is wearing a nightgown and a gray wig. The room erupts in laughter since they know that the boys will do anything for a good dinner. Kelly reveals that if Lawson was dating anyone so she would know.
During their dinner date, everyone gives their first impression significant others. Kelly reveals that she was attract to his athleticism and his strut.
Brandon reveals that he kept thinking that whoever married Michaella will be a very bless. He did not think that he had a chance but he is super bless.
The next day comes and every shows up. Two of the couples go out in their customes. The grandparents dress as young people for the contrast. The winners are Evan and Carlin for best adult male and female costume. Chad and Erin win best dress couple while little Judson wins best child costume.
The family plays a few games before the gift exchange. Tori reveals that the best thing about I love you day is watching the other person open the gifts that you picked out for them.
Jackson manages to get his gift delivered since it's pizza. He also got her ramen noddles and a pair of shoes. Katie is thrilled but she is only able to eat one piece before the siblings eat the rest.
Gil loves to pamper Kelly Jo and since he gets her all to himself. Michaella comes into town to cook and help with the children.
Just one week following, Kelly is up and going. She is about to start planning the annual I love you day (Valentine's Day). This year, they are going with a Growing Old Together. Kelly wants to give prizes to those with the best costumes. They want to honor Gil's parents (Mama Jane and Papa Bill) and Kelly's mother and stepfather (Meema and Tom). They also want to express hope to their married children to stay together. Kelly reveals that her prayer is that they will grow old together.
Kelly takes a few children to the Thrift Store to find outfits for the party. Erin reveals that it was neat to see how people envision what an older preson looks like.
While shopping for her outfit, Kelly finds something that she wants to wear on a regular basic. Her kids pick on her and she doesn't mind it.
Erin reveals that Valentine's Day is the biggest family holiday for the Bates family. John and Alyssa arrive with Allie and Lexi in tow. The girls decide to help the younger kids make some gifts like bath scrub and body wash for the gift exchange.
As many of you know that both Erin and Alyssa are pregnant with their third babies. The girls discuss their pregnancies. Erin feels successful to be in her third trimester while Alyssa is finished with her pregnancy.
Carlin and Evan begin talking about engagement and timing. Erin reveals that it's sweet to watch her sisters go through the courtship.
Gil doesn't want to talk about his daughter getting married since they are done with enough people getting married. Alyssa replies that he should not have so many girls. Gil adds that he can't give away any of the boys while everyone wants the girls.
The night before the party, the Websters and Paines decorate a big table at the local lakeside restaurant for the couples that are married or couple. They also invited the grandparents to come. Kelly reveals that this is not any old date night but it's special.
Lawson reveals that he feels excluded from the good food and fun and it needs to change. He arrives there in a suit but Kelly reveals that he is only welcome if he has "got a girl".
Lawson reveals that he has someone special that he wants to introduce to the family. Gil is very surprised. He brings out his special friend and it's Nathan who is wearing a nightgown and a gray wig. The room erupts in laughter since they know that the boys will do anything for a good dinner. Kelly reveals that if Lawson was dating anyone so she would know.
During their dinner date, everyone gives their first impression significant others. Kelly reveals that she was attract to his athleticism and his strut.
Brandon reveals that he kept thinking that whoever married Michaella will be a very bless. He did not think that he had a chance but he is super bless.
The next day comes and every shows up. Two of the couples go out in their customes. The grandparents dress as young people for the contrast. The winners are Evan and Carlin for best adult male and female costume. Chad and Erin win best dress couple while little Judson wins best child costume.
The family plays a few games before the gift exchange. Tori reveals that the best thing about I love you day is watching the other person open the gifts that you picked out for them.
Jackson manages to get his gift delivered since it's pizza. He also got her ramen noddles and a pair of shoes. Katie is thrilled but she is only able to eat one piece before the siblings eat the rest.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
February Recap!
The Bates family celebrated five birthdays this month. Jeb turned six and Trace turned 21 on February 1st. Bobby turned 23 on February 16. Jackson turned 16 and Addallee turned 12 on February 17.
The family celebrated their Valentine's Day. The family enjoyed Spring like weather by being outside and the zoo.
The family celebrated their Valentine's Day. The family enjoyed Spring like weather by being outside and the zoo.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
February News!
It's time for our monthly preview! What is in store for the Bates family?
This month they have five birthday: Jeb, Trace, Bobby, Jackson and Addallee. They have two double birthdays this month.
This month, the family will celebrate Valentine's day which they called it "I love you" day. Our blog will celebrate our anniversary on February 10th!
Bringing Up Bates will have four new episodes this month. Be sure to check out our February Monthly episode preview for more details about those episodes.
Alyssa and Erin will be seven months pregnant with their third babies.
Bobby and Tori will celebrate their second month of marriage on Bobby's birthday. Evan and Carlin will celebrate sixth month of courtship while Kelton and Josie will celebrate their first month of courtship.
This month they have five birthday: Jeb, Trace, Bobby, Jackson and Addallee. They have two double birthdays this month.
This month, the family will celebrate Valentine's day which they called it "I love you" day. Our blog will celebrate our anniversary on February 10th!
Bringing Up Bates will have four new episodes this month. Be sure to check out our February Monthly episode preview for more details about those episodes.
Alyssa and Erin will be seven months pregnant with their third babies.
Bobby and Tori will celebrate their second month of marriage on Bobby's birthday. Evan and Carlin will celebrate sixth month of courtship while Kelton and Josie will celebrate their first month of courtship.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
February 2017
Birthdays:
* Jeb
* Trace
* Bobby
* Jackson
* Addallee
All about Grandbabies:
* Allie
* Carson
* Kaci
* Brooklyn
* Lexi
Bringing Up Bates:
* Preview
* Recap
* Monthly preview
Other Blogs:
* March Birthdays cover
* Brandon and Michaella's 18 month update
* Our blog anniversary
* Valentine's day
* Jeb
* Trace
* Bobby
* Jackson
* Addallee
All about Grandbabies:
* Allie
* Carson
* Kaci
* Brooklyn
* Lexi
Bringing Up Bates:
* Preview
* Recap
* Monthly preview
Other Blogs:
* March Birthdays cover
* Brandon and Michaella's 18 month update
* Our blog anniversary
* Valentine's day
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Preview: A lovely day
The whole family arrives at the Bates house to celebrate their favorite holiday, ‘I Love You Day’ AND there’s someone new at the table – Tori’s new beau! The family is happy to see Michaella and Alyssa return home, as well as Nathan’s girlfriend, Ashley, who arrives for the celebration to have a very important conversation with Kelly Jo and Gil. Later, at the family’s celebration someone in the family makes a very special announcement!
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Valentine's day cover!
We hope that you guys will like our Valentine's day covers
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| The Webster family |
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| The Keilen family |
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| The little Bates family |
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| The Paine family |
Monday, February 1, 2016
February 2016!
Birthdays:
* Trace
* Jeb
* Jackson
* Addallee
Monthly anniversary:
* Brandon and Michaella
All about Grandbabies:
* Bradley
* Allie
* Carson
Pregnancy:
* 20-24 weeks pregnant
Journey to parenthood:
* Four months to go
Other events:
* Recaps
* Previews
* Trivia ? and answers
* Valentine's day!
* March Birthday covers! (Released February 21st)
We also celebrate our 4th year on our blog!
* Trace
* Jeb
* Jackson
* Addallee
Monthly anniversary:
* Brandon and Michaella
All about Grandbabies:
* Bradley
* Allie
* Carson
Pregnancy:
* 20-24 weeks pregnant
Journey to parenthood:
* Four months to go
Other events:
* Recaps
* Previews
* Trivia ? and answers
* Valentine's day!
* March Birthday covers! (Released February 21st)
We also celebrate our 4th year on our blog!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Night on the Town
Chad couldn’t make it to Tennessee to see Erin for Valentine’s Day, so he sent 3 dozen roses and a poem that he wrote, “101 Reasons I Love Erin!”
But better late than never, he was able to join us for a belated “I Love You” / Valentine’s Day date night in March. Dad, Mom, Alyssa, and John Webster all tagged along, enjoying a night on the town together!… Making memories!!
Saturday, March 23, 2013
“I Love You” Day, 2013
“I Love You” Day, 2013
Our last year
’s “I Love You” Day celebration was a formal dress up occasion (obviously voted on by the girls in the family!)
’s “I Love You” Day celebration was a formal dress up occasion (obviously voted on by the girls in the family!)
This year, the boys got to pick, and of course, it was a jean affair with hamburgers on the grill!
We kept the names that were drawn for the gift exchange anonymous… well, at least we tried! Some of the siblings squeaked, but we had a really good time together… and that’s what it’s all about, saying, “I love you” in a special kinda way!!
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