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.
Friday, June 22, 2018
Bates/Balka engagement
We are so excited to share that Josie Bates and Kelton Balka are engaged. The couple has not announced their wedding date but stay tune.
You can check out their engagement announcement by clicking here. You can also check out their engagement photography by clicking here.
July episode preview
It's time for a brand new list of episodes of Bringing Up Bates! We hope that you enjoy it.
Lions, and Tigers, and Bates, Oh My!
July 12, 2018
Now that Michaella and Brandon have more spacious digs, it's Addee, Ellie and Callie's turn to visit their big sister in Chicago; Michaella gives the girls their first sewing lesson, then they paint ceramics at a pottery studio and visit the zoo.
Just a Little Off the Top, Please...
July 19, 2018
After graduating from cosmetology school, Josie lands a new job at a salon; Trace stops by for a trim; Tori and Bobby meet up with Gil and Kelly Jo to discuss their plans to move to Nashville, Tenn.; Erin and Chad spend time with Carson and Brooklyn.
One Week, Three Babies?!
July 26, 2018
Gil and Kelly Jo gear up to be on hand for the birth of Erin and Alyssa's third child; Lawson and Trace prepare for their upcoming rodeo performance; Jackson helps Chad with a construction project at Noble Metals.
Lions, and Tigers, and Bates, Oh My!
July 12, 2018
Now that Michaella and Brandon have more spacious digs, it's Addee, Ellie and Callie's turn to visit their big sister in Chicago; Michaella gives the girls their first sewing lesson, then they paint ceramics at a pottery studio and visit the zoo.
Just a Little Off the Top, Please...
July 19, 2018
After graduating from cosmetology school, Josie lands a new job at a salon; Trace stops by for a trim; Tori and Bobby meet up with Gil and Kelly Jo to discuss their plans to move to Nashville, Tenn.; Erin and Chad spend time with Carson and Brooklyn.
One Week, Three Babies?!
July 26, 2018
Gil and Kelly Jo gear up to be on hand for the birth of Erin and Alyssa's third child; Lawson and Trace prepare for their upcoming rodeo performance; Jackson helps Chad with a construction project at Noble Metals.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Recap: Seas the day
Gil and Kelly currently have nine children that are in homeschool. Katie is currently finishing up her senior year while Jeb is currently in first grade. Carlin has decided to help with the homeschool and many of the kids are saying that she is so fun.
Gil and Kelly gather a few of their children to go visit Mama Jane's sisters at Myrtle Beach. They end up renting a home with a in-ground pool. The family ends up riding their bikes to Mama Jane's beach home. Since the family is not wearing their helmets, UP TV wants to encourage riders to wear their helmets and be safe.
Gil is so excited to introduce his aunts and uncles to a few of the kids since most of them have never met them. Erin reveals that her father was beaming. The family heads to enjoy a meal at Dockside Seafood house which was a nex experience for the family since they do not like seafood and can't stand the smell of it. Judson reveals that he ate it since he normally sees food on his plate and will eat it. The family also tries shrimp and oysters and are not huge fans of them.
Even through that it's February and a bit cool outside, the family still wants to see the sunset on the beach. Since, Carlin has her boyfriend there, she wants to take photos. Warden reveals that they finally got him out of there.
Since the boys are playing football, Carlin has a chat with Papa Bill. She reveals that she is currently working on her bachelor's degree for education and has been taking music classes that will help her teach. Carlin reveals that once she and Evan get married, she is moving to Nashville.
The next day, the family heads for a walk. Gil remembers his aunts were walking machines. Gil is pretty sure that his aunts could still walk out his kids.
Gil takes a few of the children to go fishing at Cherry Grove Fishing Pier. The Pier is known for being a record-breaking shark being caught. Gil remembers that he spent a lot of time of his childhood there however today's weather was not in their favor and they called it a day without any fish.
Since February 17th is Jackson and Addallee's birthdays, the family gathers to celebrate it. Gil reveals something that is special for him is hearing the kids say something special about their siblings.
As many of you know that Addee stopped breathing when she was a newborn and is lucky to be alive. Kelly shares with Addallee that she can remember that day since Jackson had conviced himself that you were his birthday present. Kelly reveals that they were crying in fear but Jackson was worried that they were stealing his birthday present.
Gil and Kelly gather a few of their children to go visit Mama Jane's sisters at Myrtle Beach. They end up renting a home with a in-ground pool. The family ends up riding their bikes to Mama Jane's beach home. Since the family is not wearing their helmets, UP TV wants to encourage riders to wear their helmets and be safe.
Gil is so excited to introduce his aunts and uncles to a few of the kids since most of them have never met them. Erin reveals that her father was beaming. The family heads to enjoy a meal at Dockside Seafood house which was a nex experience for the family since they do not like seafood and can't stand the smell of it. Judson reveals that he ate it since he normally sees food on his plate and will eat it. The family also tries shrimp and oysters and are not huge fans of them.
Even through that it's February and a bit cool outside, the family still wants to see the sunset on the beach. Since, Carlin has her boyfriend there, she wants to take photos. Warden reveals that they finally got him out of there.
Since the boys are playing football, Carlin has a chat with Papa Bill. She reveals that she is currently working on her bachelor's degree for education and has been taking music classes that will help her teach. Carlin reveals that once she and Evan get married, she is moving to Nashville.
The next day, the family heads for a walk. Gil remembers his aunts were walking machines. Gil is pretty sure that his aunts could still walk out his kids.
Gil takes a few of the children to go fishing at Cherry Grove Fishing Pier. The Pier is known for being a record-breaking shark being caught. Gil remembers that he spent a lot of time of his childhood there however today's weather was not in their favor and they called it a day without any fish.
Since February 17th is Jackson and Addallee's birthdays, the family gathers to celebrate it. Gil reveals something that is special for him is hearing the kids say something special about their siblings.
As many of you know that Addee stopped breathing when she was a newborn and is lucky to be alive. Kelly shares with Addallee that she can remember that day since Jackson had conviced himself that you were his birthday present. Kelly reveals that they were crying in fear but Jackson was worried that they were stealing his birthday present.
Grandson #3 or Granddaughter #7?
Are the Bates family going to have their third grandson or their seventh granddaughter?
Bobby and Tori have announced that they are going to be having a little boy in November 2018 and he has a name already. His name will be Robert Ellis "Cade" Smith IV.
As many of you know that the Bates family last welcomed a grandson back in May 2015.
Congratulations to the family.
Bobby and Tori have announced that they are going to be having a little boy in November 2018 and he has a name already. His name will be Robert Ellis "Cade" Smith IV.
As many of you know that the Bates family last welcomed a grandson back in May 2015.
Congratulations to the family.
New episode TONIGHT!
We are so excited that it's finally Thursday night and that means that it's time for a new Bringing Up Bates. Don't forget that there is a special announcement on the live show that the family will be sharing. We will be sharing it as soon as we can.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Preview: Seas the day
Now that many of the older girls have moved out of the house, it's Carlin's turn to tutor her younger siblings; Gil and the family head to Myrtle Beach, S.C., so the children can meet Mama Jane's side of the family for the first time.
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