Kelton and Josie's 4th month of marriage

Kelton and Josie headed to NYC for a weekend gateway. UPTV has announced that their wedding will air on Valentine's Day! 

Be sure to see their sneak peak of their wedding.  
 

Kelly on Duggar/Bates friendship

Kelly Bates answered a question on the family's Instagram on regarding why the Duggar and Bates families don't appear on Counting On and Bringing Up Bates.

Both UP TV and TLC are two different networks creates some restrictions. The families are still very close friends and are always there for important events like weddings and graduations. The families also give a helping hand and are always see each other throughout the year

Erin has been playing piano at many of the weddings that the Duggar family has had. John David was in Zach's wedding in December 2013. Jana was in Michaella's wedding in August 2015. Trace was involved with Joseph's wedding in September 2017. Carlin was in Joy's wedding in May 2017.

Bates Secret Special

As many of you have heard that Bobby and Tori got engaged early this week. We announced their engagement on Thursday night. UP TV has decided to do a special on the couple that will go from friends to fiance.

We are so excited for the happy couple and can't wait for their wedding this December!  The special will air on September 28th!

Bates Family Southern Speak - Hold Your Horses

We have another Southern speak webisode from UP TV to share with you! 

 

Adjusting to big sister role

John and Alyssa sat down with UP TV to talk about Allie adjusting to a new baby sister. 

 

Lawson's new song "Bringing Up Bates"

We are so excited to announced that Lawson has a new song named "Bringing Up Bates". As of right now, UP TV doesn't have the music video up but you can see it thanks to People Magazine by clicking here. 

 

Feeling the Love!

John and Alyssa sit down with Tori to answer a few more questions. Which Bates family member are John and Alyssa closest to? What will Tori think of their answers?

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!

Erin's pregnancy update: Two weeks later

Just two weeks ago, Chad and Erin announce that they are expecting their second child that is due this summer. UP TV had revealed that the baby is due around late July/ Early August just one week ago.

Last Thursday, Chad and Erin were planning to announce the gender of their second child however UP TV had announced that they had a change of plans.

We are still waiting patiently for the reveal. UP TV has said that they will let us know as soon as they can with when it's going to be reveal.
Our Journey to parenthood: March update will be posted on March 16th.

Change of plans

UP TV just announced that Chad and Erin are not going to announce the gender of their second child just yet. We are not sure when the gender will be so we will keep you updated. 

Zach and Whitney will be announcing tonight what they are going to have so we will keep you updated on that.

Stand up

Lawson Bates is standing up and supporting a cause to stop bullying. UP TV revealed to wear a blue shirt and post a photo.

Here's Lawson's photo

Preview: Addee & Ellie's Pool Party

When you have 19 kids, it’s hard to spend one-on-one time with any of them. But it’s not impossible. Kelly makes a point to spend the day with Trace, while Gil and Josie take off for a father/daughter adventure. Afterward, the whole family gathers together as Addee and Ellie celebrate their birthdays with a joint swim party!

Preview: The quest for the dress

Michael takes Kelly Jo and her sisters into town to look for a wedding dress. But after hours and hours of searching, she gives up. None of the dresses are right. The wedding is only 2 months away and Michael is starting to get nervous!

Four Bates born on TV

Did you know that Jeb Bates was born on TLC's Bates family special: baby makes 19?

Bradley was born during season one of Bringing Up Bates while both Carson and Allie were born in season two.

The Great deBATES - Beet Breath

Chad and Erin sit down with Tori to answers some questions if they would be able to give things up!

Four days!

We just have four more days until Bringing up Bates returns to UP TV!

Family blog: 50 doesn’t seem that old anymore lol!

Nathan has been dreaming up the idea of this surprise party for a year! We have a lot of big parties at our house, but Nathan wanted this one to be really different and special. He wanted it to focus on old friends from Gil’s early childhood and college days. It took so much coordination and planning to keep it a surprise and still work out all the details. We are so grateful for all of the kids creativity, help, and love that was so evident.  It really was a birthday to remember and a great way to end the first season of Bringing Up Bates. We hope you enjoyed sharing in our memories.

Alyssa's blog: Bates Behind the Scenes

Although I wasn’t able to participate in tonight’s Q&A episode, I really enjoyed watching my parents and siblings relive memories and laugh together. We are big family with even bigger personalities, as I’m sure you could see tonight. It’s hard to believe the first season of Bringing Up Bates is almost over and we have all enjoyed sharing a bit our lives with you.

Alyssa's blog: On the Outside Looking In

I didn’t get to enjoy Brandon’s visit with the family, but it brought back memories of bringing John to my parent’s house for visits! It probably is a culture shock for a lot of guys, especially if they’re from a quiet, more reserved background. The moment they step into our home they have ten little hands pulling them over and asking to read a book or play! They have older boys tugging them to play basketball or football. They have a host of giggly girls peering on all sides hoping to listen to the courting conversations! It’s loud and crazy and busy, but I don’t think anyone leaves without feeling like there’s a big bunch of kids that love them! I’m glad I’m from a big family, and although there are crazy experiences that result from that setting, it made life fun and exciting! There are no secrets in our house, nor is there a lack of opinions and the new guy on the scene gets to hear them all!! I’m sure Brandon’s time with the family will be an unforgettable one!

The Purity Ring preview

Carlin gets a night out alone with her parents and they have a special surprise for her. Later, the Bates family visits Zach and Whitney as they adjust to being first-time parents. Then, Lawson sings the National Anthem in front of 15,000 people.