Eight engagement posts

Fresh off the news of Katie and Travis's engagement announcement, we thought that it would be wonderful to recap the Bates engagement announcements. 

Erin was the first one to get engaged to Chad Paine on August 5, 2013. We shared the special news on October 7, 2013 on this post. 

Zach and Whitney would later get engaged on September 12, 2013. We also share the special news on October 7, 2013

John and Alyssa would get engaged on January 16, 2014.

Brandon and Michaella were the fourth ones to get engaged on April 15, 2015.

Kelton and Josie got engaged on June 19, 2018 nearly three years after Brandon and Michaella.

Carlin and Evan got engaged in September 2018 just three months after her sister Josie got engaged

Bobby and Tori got engaged in September 2017. 

Travis and Katie are the newest ones to get engaged and it will be intersenting to see who gets engaged next. Will it be Lawson or Nathan?

Valentine's Day 2018!

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Most asked questions

1. Will we be meeting any new special friends?
We will have to wait and find out :)

2. Will Kaci's 1st birthday party air on Bringing Up Bates?
We will have to wait and find out.

3. Will there be a season 7?
We will have to wait and see.

4. Is there another grandbaby on the way?
There is currently no news about any babies.

5. Will you be doing her (Kaci) updates until her 2 year old milestone?
The answer is Yes. We will be updating until her second birthday.

6. Will you be doing her (Brooklyn) updates until her 2 year old milestone?
The answer is Yes. We will be updating until her second birthday.

7. Where does Zach and Whitney live?
The couple lives in Clinton Tennessee

8. Where does Chad and Erin live?
Chad and Erin have stated that they live close to the family. It's about thirty minutes away.

9. What is the status of Carlin and Evan?
They are still in the get to know you stage!

Zach and Whit: Anniversary Photos

Zach surprised Whitney on a special trip to celebrate their third year of marriage. Zach took his wife to Kissimmee, Florida. We have a ton of photos of their anniversary trip. 

 

Recap: Tough Decisions and Large Ambitions

Zach and Whitney get ready for Chad and Erin for dinner. Bradley melts his aunt's heart when he gives Carson a small kiss.  Whitney and Erin talk about having girls and how the boys will react with it. Zach asked if Chad can make one for Bradley. Bradley gives his cousin a hug. Zach gives Bradley a taste of cold whip.

While Gil and Kelly talk about a birthday party for one of the boys, Nathan comes into talk to Gil and Kelly about his courtship. Click here to see the status of their relationship.

Lawson heads to work on his music career. Lawson gets advice on his music. Lawson talks about his upcoming tour

The boys head to cut down some wood to keep the cost down. Nathan reveals that his father tries to include the little boys in a lot of what they do. The girls reveal that it is mostly the boys together. He gives the glasses to Jeb.

Nathan and Lawson talk about what they went through as child. The boys get into a competition. Lawson helps Jeb with his cutting wood. When Gil brings the truck and runs over Judson's bike.
Judson sees his bike and starts to get upset. Gil gives his son a hug and promises to replace it which he does. Judson is happy again.

32 weeks pregnant

Whitney is just eight weeks until the new baby arrives. We are super excited about the baby's birth. 

We were told by Taryn that Zach and Whitney would have done their photos as of this week so maybe we will have them in May.

Recap: Time to Reno-Bate!

Now that Erin, Michaella, and Alyssa are married, the girls decided to redo their bedroom. Michaella had decorated their room with pictures and love letters from Brandon and had taken them with her when she moved out.
Josie wants to add that there should be a rule about boyfriend's items on their wall. They should only be one picture by their bed.
Tori admits that there is only one problem coming up with a plan since there are so many opinions. Kelly sits down with the girls to talk about a plan.
Josie picks gray since it will match some of the decorations. Some of the girls like the color however Tori and Kelly are worried about the paint. Josie hopes that the decorations and curtains will help it out and it does. The girls loved it.
Lawson and Nathan return back from New York after visiting Ashley. Ashley comes with the boys to spend time with the family.
Trace thinks that there is something up with Nathan and Ashley since they have been getting to know each other for the past few months.
Zach and Whitney decided to do a redecorating project of their own. They have been doing a lot of projects around the house. Whitney figures that their couches do not match their white walls and black photo frames. Zach and Whit decided to go get a new couch which is black leather. The room is looking great.
Kelly, Tori, and Carlin are trying out a new recipe, honey mustard chicken. Since Tori is taking a break from college, she enjoys spending time cooking with her sister and mother.

Name that Bates: Newlyweds edition

Zach and Whitney sit down with Tori to find out how many shoes Whit has, who they are close to!

21 weeks pregnant and a new sign!

Zach and Whitney are now 21 weeks pregnant with their second child. The baby is a size of a carrot! 

Do you like our new sign? 

June in review!

This month they had no birthdays but the grandchildren turned eight months (Bradley), two months (Allie) and one month (Carson).

 Zach and Whitney just celebrated their 18 month wedding anniversary. Gil, Zach, Chad, John just celebrated Father's days! 
 

Recap: High Risk, High Hopes

Chad and Erin head to Dr. Vic to make sure that Carson is doing fine. Chad and Erin bring up that someone mention to her doctor about stillbirth and Dr Vic explains that they will keep a special watch on Carson.
Gil knows that the only thing that they can do is pray which is hard for them. While Erin knows that everything that they are doing is to make sure that they have a healthy baby.
The younger kids decided that it's time make an underground fort. Gil and Kelly chose not to have a tv for many years so their kids ended up spending a lot of time outside.
A few of the older boys (Lawson, Nathan, and Trace) took Jackson, Warden and Isaiah down to the driving range for a golf lesson. Zach thinks that it's just the blind leading the blind.
The boys return and the older ones load their airsolf guns to to take over the younger ones fort. Gil and Kelly have one rule when it comes to their airsoft wars that everyone has to wear eye protection. The rest of the family watches from the window.
Chad and Erin decided to invite Zach, Whitney and Bradley over for dinner. Tori reveals that her sister was the worst cook ever but has gotten better. Zach reveals that whenever Erin cook growing up you knew that dinner was ready when the fire alarm went off. Erin is a great chef since she married Chad.
Whitney reveals that Zach doesn't say or show much that he has a hard time with watching his sisters grow up and then get married and have kids of their own. It makes him a little sad.

18 months of marriage

Happy 1 1/2 year of marriage to Zach and Whitney! 

It's hard to believe that you guys have been married for 18 months as of today. Whitney has said that her husband is very thoughtful and has many surprises for her.

Ever since Bradley turned six months old, Many of you have asked when they are going to have their second child and right now they are not expecting their second baby. 


 

Update: Whit's not pregnant

We got word yesterday that Whitney is not pregnant with her second child. They are simply enjoying being parents to Bradley who will turned seven months old at the end of the month.

 The person whom I talked to said that Whitney is looking really good after seven months since her son's birth.

We will keep you updated on the baby news!

Recap: The Bates go to Flordia

The family shows up at John and Alyssa's home. John and Alyssa do their best to keep their home very clean and they know what with the family coming, it's going to be new change.  Kelly wants all the kids to mind their manners.
Alyssa reveals that she found out that they were going to have a baby girl that is due in about four weeks. The family is super excited to have another grandchild. Kelly is so excited to have her first granddaughter.
John and Alyssa offer Zach and Whitney to sleep in their guest room since they have Bradley
John wants to have the family wait for a month after Allie is born but the kids are not happy.
Since Alyssa asked her father to check out the tree in her front yard, Gil brings his supplies and helps out while the girls cook.
The family heads over to the beach for the first time in seven years which means that the youngest ones haven't been to the beach at all and this will make their first time.
Many of the kids have their wholesome wear for the girls while the boys swim in trunks and shirts. The family ends up in the water.
The family heads over to the Aquarium where they meet Winter who is start of Dolphin Tale and Dolphin tale 2 which everyone is excited about.
The family then heads to get fresh oranges and then ends the show with riding on a monster truck that is huge!

Happy Valentine's day!

Happy Valentine's day to the Bates family and all of the fans! Today marks Zach and Whitney's second Valentine's day as husband and wife. Today also marks Bradley's first Valentine's day. Today marks Chad and Erin's second Valentine's day as husband and wife. Today also marks John and Alyssa's first Valentine's day as husband and wife.

Kelly's blog: Becoming a Grandma

My cheeks hurt from smiling during this episode! What an incredible time in our lives to be able to share with all of you! From Erin’s pregnancy announcement to Alyssa’s FaceTime updates to Bradley’s birth, you can say that I am one VERY happy Grandma. Having 3 of our children pregnant at the same was quite the thrill for Gil and me… and we couldn’t have been happier.

Whitney has become a true daughter to me, and it was so special for me to be able to coach her and give her advice during the stages of her pregnancy. Giving Zach’s baby book to Whitney was one of the most touching moments that we had shared in our relationship. It was so fun going page by page with her and sharing the joy of having a child. Don’t get me wrong though, it was very hard for me to give up that book! Passing along Zach’s baby book definitely signified closing a chapter in my life, since it is unlikely at this stage that Gil and I will have another child. However, we are more than blessed to be starting our role of grandparents!

How funny was it watching Zach when we all thought Whitney was going into labor? He was far more nervous than Whitney was! You would think that after helping out with all of his younger brothers and sisters, Zach would be an experienced pro with no nerves. That wasn’t the case, though! It’s far different to be the dad versus an older brother, and it gives Gil and me so much pleasure to watch him embrace the father role. My advice remains the same: you can’t neglect your partner once you have children… your partner is all you will have left when the kids leave the house!

Zach is such an awesome dad, and little Bradley is lucky to have him! Zach and Whitney make the cutest parents, and I can’t wait for you all to see more of Bradley! I am beyond in love with him.

Love, Kelly

Zach's blog: Our Little One

Whitney is taking over my blog this week! Here’s her blog, below:

There are no words to express the joy and fulfillment that comes with being a parent! Zach and I both have always enjoyed being around children, but nothing can compare to holding your own little one. There is such a bond of love. Any last minute trips to the store to buy diaper wipes, or any middle of the night feedings, or any adjustment to our schedule to accommodate for a new family member seems like no sacrifice at all! I enjoy every precious moment we have together! We are so grateful for the opportunity to have Bradley. We know many families might not have had that opportunity, and we don’t want to ever take our time together for granted. We recognize the huge responsibility that comes with parenting, and we are looking to the Lord for guidance all along the way. In the meantime, we are counting our blessings and thanking God for each memory each day. We have already seen how time flies, but each new day has brought new joys! I’m treasuring the moments!

Erin's blog: The Secret’s Out!

This is definitely one of our favorite shows! Not only were we excitedly anticipating the arrival of our little nephew, Bradley, but we were also holding back the exciting news of our own little one on the way!

We planned a special date night with Dad and Mom to share our exciting news with them first! However, our secret soon spreads and the word gets out! We have had moments of nervousness and fears about the pregnancy, but the support and prayers of so many have encouraged us.

Zach and Whitney’s love and tenderness towards each other in this show will bring tears to your eyes, and Zach’s nervousness and eagerness during labor will keep you rolling with laughter! It’s a special time for all the new aunts and uncles too…not to mention the new grandparents! Bradley’s arrival was especially touching for us, because it gave us hope about holding our own little bundle of joy!

Lawson's blog: Call Me Uncle Lawson

How is it that three of my siblings were all expecting babies at the same time?! Nothing like putting the pressure on me and the other siblings ;) Nathan served up some serious truth in tonight’s episode. Jokes aside, I couldn’t be happier for Zach and Whitney. I might be biased, but Bradley is the most adorable little nephew and I’m proud to be his uncle. Not to worry, I’ll be the uncle who gets Bradley the funny t-shirts (sorry in advance, Whitney!).

Also, if tonight’s episode was any indication, let it be known that a secret cannot be kept in the Bates family! No matter how big or how small, these 21 mouths cannot be kept closed. Just remember that

Zach's blog: Project Starters

Just like Nathan said, my brothers and I can definitely be labeled as “project starters”… whereas Chad is definitely the project finisher. While I was still living at my parents, I tried to help out as much as I can, since I was the oldest. However, while Whitney was pregnant and now that we have Bradley, I can’t always make it over to the house to help out. I’m definitely grateful for Chad being another helping hand when it comes to helping out with my younger siblings!

It was so fun that Whitney and I were able to participate in the singing engagement before little Bradley was about to arrive. We both enjoy singing, and I got to play a little backup guitar at the music festival. Now that we have Bradley, I bet you can imagine that there is a lot of singing in our house!