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Quality Time with Ellie

August 6, 2016, 7:41 am
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"When birthdays come, it's just another opportunity to take that child out, just them, and to try to make them feel special." 

-Kelly Bates

Even though they have 19 children, Gil and Kelly Bates are always looking for changes to spend one-on-one time with each kid. In the video below, the proud parents take Ellie Bates out to eat for her ninth birthday. During the meal, they enjoy showing Ellie some of her baby pictures. They also pull out a childhood photo of Kelly. Do you see the resemblance between Kelly and Ellie?

Photo/video courtesy of UP
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"Little" Bates Family Update

August 6, 2016, 8:10 pm
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Gil and Kelly Bates sure do have adorable grandkids! Here are a few recent snapshots of the "little" Bates family...

 Bradley Bates gives sister Kaci Bates a pacifier

 The many faces of Bradley Bates

 Bradley Bates and Whitney Bates enjoy the pool

 Zach Bates snuggles with daughter Kaci Bates

Earlier this week, Zach and Whitney spent a few days in Pigeon Forge, a vacation spot near their home in Tennessee. While there, they took a ride on the 200-foot Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.

Zach and Whitney Bates

Photos courtesy of Zach and Whitney Bates, thebatesfamily.com
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Brooklyn Paine is Here!

August 8, 2016, 7:49 am
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Are you fighting the Monday morning doldrums? This exciting news is sure to bring a smile to your face. Brooklyn Elise Paine has arrived!

Brooklyn was born on Saturday, August 6th, at 5:42am, and she weighed in at 6lbs, 6oz. More details will be released soon, but until then, we hope you enjoy this photo. (Click here to view the full gallery on uptv.com.) We love the pure joy written on Chad and Erin's faces as they watch son Carson Paine give kisses to his new sister.

Erin and Chad say that their "hearts are overflowing with joy at the arrival of our sweet Brooklyn."

Photo courtesy of UP
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Brooklyn Paine...3 Days Old

August 9, 2016, 8:24 am
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Did you hear Erin and Chad Paine's exciting news? Their daughter, Brooklyn Elise Paine, arrived on Saturday morning, weighing 6lbs, 6oz. (Click here for more details.)

How did the Paines decide what to call their new addition? Brooklyn is just a name they both like, and Elise is Erin's middle name. The couple's first child, Charles "Carson" Stephen Paine IV, is named after Chad.

Do you think Brooklyn looks more like Mom or Dad in this picture?

Photo courtesy of Chad and Erin Paine

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Carlin the Party Planner

August 10, 2016, 10:43 am
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Gil Bates: "How many people are coming?"
Carlin Bates: "I don't know..."
Gil Bates: "You think 100 people?"
Carlin Bates: "Dad, 100 people is just us and the relatives."

Do you remember when we posted the invite to Trace and Carlin Bates' graduation party back in April? On tomorrow's all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates, "Bates Make the Grade," you'll see how it all turns out!

Unfortunately, Mama Bates falls ill at the last minute, leaving Carlin in charge. With help from her dad and siblings, will she be able to pull the party off without any major mishaps?


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Date and Weight...

August 10, 2016, 12:56 pm
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Now that Brooklyn Paine has arrived, let's see which of you correctly guessed her birth date and weight. For those wondering how Erin's labor went, the new mama calls it a "dream birth." She went into labor on Friday night and met little Brooklyn at 5:42am on Saturday.

When she gave birth to Carson, Erin's labor was very quick and painful, and she was unable to have an epidural. This time, things went much smoother, and she got her epidural.

Brooklyn was born on August 6th. Three readers correctly guessed her birth date, although only one (Amanda) included a name with the submission.

Born just over three weeks early, Brooklyn weighed in at 6lbs, 6oz. Although many readers came close, Lucy was the only one who guessed the exact weight.

Photo courtesy of Chad and Erin Paine
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3 Beautiful Granddaughters

August 11, 2016, 11:31 am
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With the birth of Brooklyn Paine last Saturday, Gil and Kelly Bates now have three granddaughters and two grandsons.

We just love this photo of Zach Bates with his daughter (seven-week-old Kaci Bates) and nieces (newborn Brooklyn Paine and 16-month-old Allie Webster). Do you think the next Bates grandbaby will be a boy or girl?

Zach Bates, Brooklyn Paine, Kaci Bates, and Allie Webster

Photo courtesy of Zach and Whitney Bates

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A Graduation Party to Remember

August 11, 2016, 1:26 pm
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Trace Bates: "I like small parties."

Carlin Bates: "I figured, if I'm going to have a party...we might as well just invite the world 'cause that will make it exciting!"

Carlin and Trace may have different expectations for their graduation celebration, but their party ends up being an event that everyone will remember fondly (except for the moment when Carlin knees Trace in the face).

This week's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, "Bates Make the Grade," airs tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT on UP. Will you be watching?

Thursday, August 11
8pm: Birthdays and Boyfriends
8:30pm: Who's In Charge?
9pm: Bates Make the Grade (NEW)

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Recap: "Bates Make the Grade"

August 11, 2016, 6:30 pm
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Bringing Up Bates "Bates Make the Grade"

  • The day before Trace and Carlin Bates’ graduation party, Kelly comes down with a stomach bug and can’t do anything to help prepare. Carlin takes charge, with help from her dad and siblings.
  • Carlin made the invitation public, so this is shaping up to be the Bates’ biggest grad party yet. Although they asked people to RSVP via email, the Bates admit that they did not have a chance to count up the guests.
  • Erin, Lawson, Tori, and Carlin rehearse a song that they plan to perform at the party (“All Along” by Rebecca J. Peck and Mark Lanier).
  • The next day, Carlin directs setup under a pavilion at Mount Moriah Camp. Lots of friends and relatives, including Tori’s boyfriend, come to help. “The party was amazing, but only because Bobby was there,” jokes Tori.
  • Ashley also attends the party. “As a mom, I’m just glad that everybody feels comfortable around each other still, in spite of the fact that they have ended that part of their relationship together,” says Kelly. “I’m really encouraged that Ashley and Nathan both have been mature to handle this friendship,” adds Gil.
  • Brandon and Michael’s flight is delayed due to weather, but Brandon is able to convince the airline to put his wife on a different flight so she doesn’t miss the party.
  • All the guests arrive, and just before Gil kicks off the program, Carlin realizes that she has misplaced her notes. “Dad had no clue what was happening,” says Carlin. “Mom didn’t. Only I knew, and them papers.” She ends up finding them in the van…just in time!
  • The program starts with a handful of silly skits performed by the older Bates kids and their friends. Then, Nathan poses a few serious questions to Carlin and Trace. When asked who she aspires to be, Carlin’s answer is her father: “He’s always been faithful in the little things. He’s steady in the Lord. Whatever he does, he doesn’t lose his cool.”
  • “She was really dishing out some of the kindest words that I do not deserve, honestly, but that’s one of those moments you just wish you could freeze life,” shares Gil, tearing up.
  • What’s next for Trace and Carlin? Trace recently took over Lawson’s lawn care business, and he aspires to be a trick rider at the Dixie Stampede. His parents want him to go to college.
  • Carlin, who took dual enrollment classes during high school, is starting full-time college this fall. She will study online for the first two years so she can continue to travel.
  • Fans of the show come from all over to attend the Bates’ graduation party. “We definitely felt treasured,” says Carlin.
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Finding a Venue

August 13, 2016, 7:46 am
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In a deleted scene from Thursday's episode of Bringing Up Bates, Gil Bates, Trace Bates, and Carlin Bates scout out a venue for the big graduation party. This is their last option, as all the locations they have looked into are booked up.

As the three Bates leave the venue, Gil takes a moment to tell Trace and Carlin what they mean to him.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Happy 1st Anniversary, Keilens!

August 15, 2016, 8:27 am
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Brooklyn Paine Newborn Photos

August 15, 2016, 9:09 am
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Three days ago, Erin and Chad Paine brought six-day-old Brooklyn Paine and 15-month-old Carson Paine into Taryn Yager's studio for a photo shoot. As usual, Taryn did a beautiful job. Scroll down to see a few previews.


Over the past couple years, Taryn has helped the Bates family commemorate a handful of special occasions and milestones through photography. Click the links below to view past photo shoots:
 
Bradley Bates' 1st Birthday
Bradley Bates' 1st Birthday Party
Erin and Chad Paine Maternity
Trace Bates' and Carlin Bates' Graduation 
Carson Paine's First Birthday
Kaci Bates' Newborn Shoot
Kaci Bates' Arrival

(Learn more about Taryn and her photography business on her websiteand Facebook page.)

 15-month-old Carson Paine and newborn sister Brooklyn Paine

 Brooklyn Paine

 Brooklyn Paine


Photos courtesy of Taryn Yager Photography (used with permission)
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Behind the Scenes: Bates Interview Room

August 16, 2016, 6:16 am
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This Thursday on Bringing Up Bates, watch as the winner of the 20th Bates contest experiences a day in the life of the Bates family. In the video below, Kelly, Carlin, and Josie give Emma (the 20th Bates) a tour of the back part of their house, including the interview room that contains the famous red couch. 


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Season 4 Extended

August 17, 2016, 9:14 am
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 Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, and Jackson Bates

Are you looking forward to tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates? We have an announcement to share that is sure to make your day...

Seasons one, two, and three contained only 13-14 episodes each. For those who thought that season four would follow suit, you'll be thrilled to hear that it won't. UP listened to your feedback and decided to extend season four! New episodes of Bringing Up Bates will run well into the fall.

Photo courtesy of UP
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A Horse in the House?

August 17, 2016, 10:39 am
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Are you looking forward to tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates? We have a couple entertaining videos to share that are sure to put a smile on your face.

In one of them, Kelly Bates utters the words: "Don't you let that horse poop in my kitchen!" What could possibly cause the Bates mom to be worried about a horse in her kitchen? Watch the videos to find out...

Tour the Bates'"Castle"

Are Horses Allowed in the House?
Photo/videos courtesy of UP
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Bates to Return for Season 5

August 18, 2016, 10:41 am
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For those who didn't see yesterday's post, we want to make sure you know that season four of Bringing Up Bates will continue into the fall. And we have more exciting news to share...

UP just announced that Bringing Up Bates has been renewed for a fifth season! The show is growing in popularity, and season four is outperforming season three. As of now, the network has ordered 13 new episodes from the production company, to air in 2017.

In the same press release, UP also announced that another hit original series, Growing Up McGhee, will return for a second season.

UP executive vice president and general manager Amy Winter shared why she believes the two families have been so successful on reality TV:

“Bringing Up Bates and Growing Up McGhee truly speak to our audience with the perfect blend of heart and humor. They are brand-defining series that deliver on UP’s promise to bring viewers great stories about families of all shapes and sizes. These lovable families have welcomed viewers into their homes each week, and we are excited to continue the journey with them and experience all of the love, laughter, excitement, and chaos in their ever-changing and highly entertaining lives.”

We love the network's description of Bringing Up Bates:

Led by devoted father Gil and his loving wife Kelly Jo, the Bates do everything in bulk while staying true to their values and rules for the family. But lately – as viewers will see – their simple rural lifestyle in Tennessee is in a flurry of transitions as this remarkable and ever-growing family continues to navigate life’s triumphs and challenges.

Photo courtesy of thebatesfamily.com, UP
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Meet the 20th Bates Tonight

August 18, 2016, 1:15 pm
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It's Bates night! Tune in to UP this evening for an all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates, as well as two reruns. Did you enter the most recent 20th Bates contest? Tonight you'll meet the winner and watch her experience a day in the life of the Bates family.

Thursday, August 18
8pm: Who's In Charge?
8:30pm: Bates Make the Grade
9pm: The 20th Bates (NEW)
Ever wonder what it would be like to be part of the Bates family? Join the 20th Bates contest winner as they meet the family and embark on a day-in-the-life of a Bates. From doing chores to riding horses, our lucky fan will quickly learn that while it isn't always easy being a Bates, it sure is fun!
Check out these snapshots. We have also embedded a sneak peak video below. 

 Emma--the 20th Bates--and her mom pose for a picture in the Bates' kitchen

 Everyone, including the Bates dad, enjoys spending the day with Emma

 Gil Bates and his pal Jeb

Trace Bates takes the ecstatic Jeb Bates for a ride
 Erin Bates Paine and Josie Bates

 Emma joins the younger Bates on the trampoline

Emma and the guys compete in a game of volleyball at Zach and Whitney's house

The Bates Meet Emma

Photos/video courtesy of UP
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Recap: "The 20th Bates"

August 18, 2016, 6:30 pm
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Bringing Up Bates "The 20th Bates"...

  • Did you enter UP’s 20th Bates contest? After watching a bunch of entry videos, the Bates select 14-year-old Emma Wright from Texas. She and her mom travel to the Knoxville area to spend a day with the Bates family.
  • The first item on the agenda is Bible study. Then, it’s time for chores. Kelly lets Emma sample the two most hated chores, dishes and laundry, but the Bates mom lends a hand because she feels bad making Emma help. “My mom’s number one rule [is] new guests are ever allowed to work,” says Tori.
  • Later, the Bates let Emma choose a few activities. Emma asks Erin to give her a makeover. Carlin curls Emma’s hair while Erin does her makeup.
  • When do the Bates girls start wearing makeup? Kelly says around age 15 or 16. “Just remember, Emma,” Kelly cautions. “This is great and fun, but just remember: You’re beautiful without all this too. You’re beautiful like you were, too.”
  • When the girls finish their makeup party, they are surprised to find two horses in the living room! Nathan and Trace take Emma riding.
  • At the end of the day, everyone piles into the Bates’ 15-passenger van and heads over to Zach and Whitney’s house for a cookout.
  • “They’re so genuine,” says Emma. “The people that they are on TV, that’s how they act in real life.”
  • “TV makes us look better than we are, but you’re sweet,” says Carlin.
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Win a 'Bates-cation'

August 19, 2016, 10:13 am
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Bates-ca·tion (bāts-kā-shən) n. a time of rest away from the demands of work, school, and household chores that includes tons of exciting adventures with Gil and Kelly Bates and their 19 children!

Did you catch the 20th Bates episode last night? (If not, click here to read our recap.) Keep reading to find out how you can enter to win another Bates contest.

UP does not currently have plans to run a third 20th Bates sweepstakes, but the network has an even better opportunity for Bates fans. Instead of spending a day with your favorite super-sized family from Tennessee, how about taking a vacation with them? Or rather, a Bates-cation?

One lucky individual, as well as one guest, will win a four-day, three-night trip with the Bates family! The destination and dates have not yet been determined.

This sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are thirteen years or older at the time of entry. Minors must have permission from a parent or guardian.

Visit UPTV.com to read the official rules and to enter the sweepstakes.

Photo courtesy of UP
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Josie Duggar Disciplines

August 19, 2016, 2:00 pm
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Gil and Kelly Bates' calm and intentional discipline tactics have rubbed off on their older children. While Mom and Dad are away on a trip in a recent episode, 16-year-old Josie Bates gently but firmly corrects five-year-old Judson Bates, who has refused to eat his lunch.

Josie: "Look at me. Are you having the right attitude? I at least want you to eat your bologna. You're not allowed to just eat yogurt. Understand me? Look at me."

And surprisingly, Judson sits down and eats. What do you think of the Bates' approach to discipline? Their kids are well behaved, so they must be doing something right.


Photo courtesy of UP
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