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Another Double Bates Birthday

February 16, 2016, 10:40 pm
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Happy birthday to Jackson and Addallee Bates! Jackson Ezekiel--who is often referred to as Zach's twin--is turning 14 years old, while Addallee Hope--who is known for her contagious smile and selfless attitude--is turning 10 years old.

Jackson and Addallee Bates


Photo courtesy thebatesfamily.com
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30 Bates and Counting!

February 17, 2016, 9:50 am
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Just one month after revealing that Zach and Whitney Bates are expecting their second child, the Bates family has more baby news to share.

At the Bates Valentine's Day banquet, Erin (Bates) Paine and husband Chad Paine announced that they, too, will be having another little one this summer. Erin and Chad's son, Carson, just turned nine months old. With 2 parents, 19 kids, 4 in-laws, and 5 grandchildren, the Bates family has reached a whopping 30 members.

The elated parents share their announcement in the video below:




Photo/video courtesy of sheknows.com
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Erin and Chad's Maternity Shoot

February 17, 2016, 1:25 pm
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Have you heard the big news?

As we announced this morning, Erin (Bates) Paine, 24, and Chad Paine, 28, are expecting their second child! (Click here to watch a video message from the ecstatic couple.) The baby will join big brother, Charles Stephen Paine IV “Carson,” this summer.

Erin and Chad said: “Valentine’s Day was the perfect occasion to tell our family and celebrate the news of the new little blessing God is adding to our family. It was the biggest surprise of our year, but now we can hardly wait to meet our sweet baby this summer. We cannot begin to describe the pure joy and excitement we're feeling. We were so blessed by the outpouring of support during our first baby Carson’s pregnancy; please continue to pray for us.”

Grandparents Gil and Kelly Jo Bates added: “Erin and Chad surprised us on Valentine's Day with news of a new grandbaby on the way. Our family is growing, and we couldn't be any happier! There is something so exciting and special about children that adds joy to a home! We feel very blessed!"

Gil and Kelly Jo currently have three grandchildren but will soon have two more, as Zach and Whitney Bates also recently announced that they are expecting their second child this summer.

Erin and Chad's news is especially exciting, as Erin experienced challenging and potentially life-threatening issues during her last pregnancy due to a blood clotting condition.  The couple welcomed son Carson, now nine months old, on May 14, 2015. He was born healthy and happy.  

Taryn Yager, a photographer friend who has done numerous photo shoots for the Bates family, snapped these pictures of Erin, Chad, and Carson. (Learn more about Taryn and her photography business on her website and Facebook page.)

 Erin, Chad, and Carson Paine





Here are the links to previous posts that include photos by Taryn Yager:

Zach and Whitney Announce Baby #2
Photos of the Little Bates Family
 

Photos courtesy of Taryn Yager Photography/UP
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Tonight: Training Wheels and Trick Saddles

February 18, 2016, 12:27 pm
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Gil presents Judson with his birthday present

Tune in to UP tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT for a brand new episode of Bringing Up Bates, "Training Wheels and Trick Saddles" (preview video below).

Judson turns five and is thrilled to receive a brand new bike for his birthday. He's getting bigger but still needs some encouragement to take off the training wheels and hit the road. Meanwhile, Erin heads to Nashville to record a Christmas album with fiddle player Andy Leftwich. Back at home, Lawson, Nathan, and Trace get a visit from a couple of trick riders from The Dixie Stampede and learn some tricks of their own. 

If you haven't heard Erin and Chad's big announcement, click here for details.



 Erin (Bates) Paine records her Christmas CD, Comfort & Joy

 Lawson Bates, Trace Bates, and Nathan Bates learn trick riding


Photos/video courtesy of UP
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Recap: Training Wheels and Trick Saddles"

February 18, 2016, 6:29 pm
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Bringing Up Bates"Training Wheels and Trick Saddles"
  • Gil and Kelly surprise Judson with a bike for his fifth birthday. Warden convinces his younger brother to try riding without training wheels, but Judson doesn't like that idea. “I want my training wheels back on,” says the birthday boy. 
  • Erin and Chad, along with Carson and Tori, head to Beech Creek Studios in Nashville to record Erin’s Christmas CD with professional fiddle player Andy Leftwich. (The Paines had been saving money to record a Celtic CD before Carson’s birth, their plans changed when Carson came early.)
  • “Music is probably one of the biggest things in my life,” says Erin. “I enjoy it because I feel like it encourages other people.”
  • Kelly, Callie, and Lawson stop by to visit Erin the studio. “When I hear Erin play, I feel like it was a talent that the Lord gave her,” shares Kelly. “And I feel like she uses it to try to encourage other people, and that really is what drives her.”
  • “Erin is an amazing girl,” says Chad. “Just the fact that after she’s had Carson she goes out and records a CD. I was so proud of Erin.”
  • If you watched the season two finale of Bringing up Bates, you may remember that one of the trick riders from the Dixie Stampede promised to pay a visit to the house to teach the boys a few skills. Well that day has finally arrived.
  • Trick riders Ashley Cutshaw and Shadow Montag arrive at the ranch--the Bates’ 135-acre piece of property where they keep their horses.
  • After learning a few tricks, the boys take Ashley and Shadow on a ride through their town of Rocky Top, Tennessee. “The Bates are very bold,” says Shadow. “I mean, they literally run that town when they get out there full-force.”
  • “I don’t think I’ve ever run through the middle of a town before on a horse, like with traffic,” adds Ashley.
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Run of the Town

February 19, 2016, 9:12 am
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"You know what? Riding a super fast horse in that little riding arena is like putting a jet ski in your swimming pool."

-Nathan Bates

On last night's episode of Bringing Up Bates (click here to read our recap), Lawson, Nathan, and Trace took two Dixie Stampede trick riders on a run through town. Check out these video clips.

(For those wondering, the song playing in the background of the second video is "Stronger Than I Thought I was" by Tyler Cain and Kasey Tyndall.)




Videos courtesy of UP
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Recording Erin's Christmas CD

February 21, 2016, 4:22 pm
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Did you catch last week's new episode of Bringing Up Bates? Erin headed to Nashville to record her Christmas album, Comfort & Joy, with Andy Leftwich. Chad, Carson, and Tori went with her, while Kelly, Callie, and Lawson stopped by the studio to show their support (video below).

UP is giving away 19 copies of Erin's first CD, Merciful and Mighty. Click here to enter the sweepstakes.




Video courtesy of UP
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All Episodes Available on iTunes

February 22, 2016, 6:44 am
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For those who rely on iTunes to watch Bringing Up Bates, the latest episodes have been uploaded.

If you live in the United States, iTunes now has "Fly Fishin' Zip Linin' Honeymoon" and "Training Wheels and Trick Saddles" available for purchase, as well as all past episodes (excluding the one hour special "Headed to the Altar"). Each episode costs $1.99 for SD and $2.99 for HD, and season passes can be purchased for $16.99 for SD and $25.99 for HD. Amazon U.S. still only has season one available for purchase.

For those who subscribe to gMovies, season three episodes have not yet been uploaded. (We will let you know when they become available, but UP will most likely wait until all 13 episodes have aired on TV.)
 
Visit our Watch Full Episodes page for links to our written recap of each episode.


Photo courtesy of UP
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Flexi Clip Giveaway

February 22, 2016, 10:00 pm
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If you are a reader of our Duggar Family Fan Blog, you may remember the Flexi Clip giveaways we ran in 2013. Sarah from Lilla Rose has offered to sponsor another giveaway.

Flexi Clips are functional, durable, and beautiful, and they make great gifts. You will find hundreds of unique items under $25 on Sarah's Lilla Rose page.

Now, for the details of the giveaway. Lilla Rose has recently begun shipping internationally, so everyone can enter this giveaway. (Woohoo!)

Readers living within the United States can use the following Rafflecopter widget to enter to win a free Flexi Clip in the size of their choice (up to a $16 value).

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Lawson's Latest Gig

February 24, 2016, 7:33 am
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Over the weekend, Lawson Bates had the honor of singing the National Anthem at the Tennessee vs. Louisiana State University men's basketball game (video below).



Before the game, Lawson was interviewed by Noah from NoahPOPTV (video below).




Videos courtesy Lawson Bates, NoahPOPTV
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Tonight: Bates Visit the Windy City

February 25, 2016, 10:09 am
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Tune in to UP tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT for an all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates, "Windy City Newlyweds."

Kelly Jo and several of the kids travel to Chicago to see the sights of the Windy City and help newlyweds Michaela and Brandon settle into their new apartment. Back in Tennessee, the entire family comes together to celebrate Zach's graduation from the police academy. Check out these videos:

"Windy City Newlyweds" Promo

Bates Do Chicago



Videos courtesy of UP
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Recap: "Windy City Newlyweds"

February 25, 2016, 7:47 pm
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Bringing Up Bates"Windy City Newlyweds"
  • Soon after Michaela and Brandon return from their honeymoon, Kelly, Carlin, Josie, Callie, Judson, and Jeb travel to Chicago for a visit.
  • “When I first got to Michael’s apartment, it was a perfect little place, but it’s really, really small, which is fine; we started out small,” says Kelly. “But it was very crowded. They have a lot more stuff than they have places to put it, and it was too cute of a place to be cluttered.”
  • The gals immediately start reorganizing the living room. 
  • “What have you been doing since I’ve been gone?” says Brandon when he returns from work.
  • “It took like an hour to decide if he liked it,” says Carlin.
  • The next day, Michaela and her mom and siblings take the iconic architectural boat tour through downtown Chicago.
  • “What a neat place to visit!” says Kelly. “Emphasis on Visit,” adds Gil, chuckling.
  • After the tour, it’s time for Kelly and the kids to head home. “It’s always hard to say goodbye to any of the children, no matter what their age is,” says Kelly.
  • Back in Tennessee, Erin and Chad discuss ideas for restoring an old hutch. Woodworking and restoring dilapidated furniture are currently just hobbies that Chad pursues in his free time, but he hopes to start a business in the future.
  • “Restoring furniture, doing any project really, is a way to relax for him,” says Erin, as she and Carson watch Chad work. The finished product is incredible!
  • The Bates family gathers to celebrate Zach’s graduation from the Blount County Regional Training Academy. The ceremony is delayed when Zach shows up late.
  • One of the speakers at the graduation ceremony reminds the recruits that nothing is more important than their partner, both on the job and at home.
  • It is an emotional day for Whitney and the rest of the Bates clan. “I was a proud wife because not many guys put their life on the line for people they don’t even know,” says Whitney.
  • “We are all super proud of Zach,” says Nathan.
  • The Bates family members, especially Whitney, admit that they worry about Zach as he works as a enforcement officer. “It makes me pray for him a whole lot more often,” says Kelly.
  • “[Zach] has become the kind of man I think…everybody wants their son to grow up and be like,” says Gil.
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It's a Girl!

February 26, 2016, 7:10 am
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Whitney Bates is 23 weeks pregnant with her second child, and she and Zach have just announced the gender and name.

It's a girl! Kaci Lynn Bates is due June 25th. Take a look at the couple's announcement video:




Video courtesy of UP
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"Volun-told" to Sing the National Anthem

February 28, 2016, 4:41 pm
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Zach Bates graduated from the Police Academy on last week's episode of Bringing Up Bates. As Zach puts it, he was "volun-told" to perform the National Anthem at the graduation ceremony, after someone at the sheriff's department found out he could sing.

"He did such a good job," says Josie in the video below.



Video courtesy of UP
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Watch Full Episodes on UPTV.com

March 1, 2016, 9:17 am
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For those who have yet to see an episode of Bringing Up Bates, we have good news to share. The network has uploaded six episodes to its website! Click each link to watch the corresponding video. We will let you know if any additional episodes become available.

Bringing Up Bates Season 2
Episode 101: Meet the Bates
Episode 102: Courtship & Marriage
Episode 103: Bates Gone Wild

Bringing Up Bates Season 2
Episode 201: All Together Again
Episode 202: Future In-Laws?
Episode 203: High Risk, High Hopes


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Biggest Bates Cheerleader

March 2, 2016, 1:00 pm
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You'll enjoy hearing the answers that Josie Bates, 16, and Katie Bates, 15, give when they sit down with older sister Erin Paine to play a round of Name That Bates. Which Bates is the biggest cheerleader? Who spends the most time reading? Who has the best shoulder to cry on? Find out in the video below!

 

Video courtesy of UP
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Tonight: Bates at the Beach

March 3, 2016, 10:10 am
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It's Thursday! That means an all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates is coming your way. Tune in to UP at 9pm ET/8pm CT for "Beaches, Boats and Bates" (summary and preview video below).

It's chaos at the Bates' home as the gang packs up and heads to Florida for some fun in the sun. The family hits the beach to play, build sandcastles, and snorkel for the first time. The boys try their luck fishing for dinner, but not everyone is sure about the catch of the day ending up on their plate.




Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Recap: "Beaches, Boats and Bates"

March 3, 2016, 6:29 pm
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Bringing Up Bates"Beaches, Boats and Bates"...
  • The Bates clan (everyone but Zach, Whitney, Bradley, Michaela, Brandon, Chad, and Tori) head down to Cape San Blas, located along the coast of the Florida Panhandle. “Let's just say, our family loves water,” shares Gil. “They like to get in the water, throw the water, play in the water.”
  • When the family arrives at the rental condo, the kids are eager to head to the beach, but they must first wait for Kelly to assign bedrooms.
  • At one point, the Bates vacationed in Cape San Blas four years in a row, but weddings and grandbabies have prevented them from taking their annual trip.
  • When they finally hit the beach, Carlin helps the younger kids build a sandcastle. “Going [on a] vacation is not just getting away and relaxing,” says Nathan. “It’s building memories and investing in the little guys…”
  • How do the Bates dress at the beach? The boys wear swim trunks, while the girls wear skirts made of swimsuit material that come down just above the knee. Both genders wear either a regular shirt or a swim shirt.
  • Jeb throws a temper tantrum when his turn on the ocean kayak ends, so Gil takes him back to the condo to have a chat.
  • Gil tells Jeb to look him in the eyes and asks him to apologize. Then he does what he and Kelly call Obedience Training. To make sure he is listening, father of 19 instructs his youngest son to clap once, then twice, and then three times.
  • “There are always opportunities to help Jeb have a good attitude,” laughs Kelly. “He makes sure we get plenty of practice.”
  • On another day, the Bates venture out on a boat to go snorkeling on a sandbar. The younger kids are wary of the creatures in the water and are shocked when their guide catches a horseshoe crab, which Kelly refers to as a “mega ocean roach.”
  • The family is thrilled when Alyssa, John, and Allie arrive. While Kelly steps away to take Erin and Carson to the airport, Gil and the boys attempt to catch fish off the shore. 
  • Meanwhile, the gals head to a grocery store to buy food for dinner. “For some reason, them girls ain’t got no faith in our ability,” says Lawson.
  • The boys’ fishing excursion doesn't turn out to be as fruitful as they had hoped. They only end up catching one fish worth keeping. “Guys, we’re going to be some real skinny people if we live off our fishing,” Gil jokingly tells his sons.
  • The week comes to an ends, and it's time to head home. “I hope the one thing the kids take away from the vacation is really the value of their relationships,” says Gil. “Make every moment count with every child every chance you get.”
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Carlin Bates: 'It was crazy cool'

March 4, 2016, 10:23 am
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Whether or not you were able to tune in to last night's episode of Bringing Up Bates, you'll enjoy watching this deleted scene.

Before going snorkeling, the Bates take a boat ride to a secluded beach. "I could have just parked me a chair there and stayed all day," says Kelly.

If you missed the show, be sure to read our recap.




Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Shopping with Alyssa, Carlin, and Josie

March 5, 2016, 7:53 am
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"I'm sure the boys had good intentions about catching fish, but we weren't really believing it, so some of us girls decided to go buy dinner," shares Josie on Thursday's episode--click here to read our recap. She and Carlin take a trip to the grocery store with Alyssa and Allie.

Even though Alyssa spent 19 years as a Bates, she has grown used to shopping for her family of three. "That's like my list for the month," comments Alyssa when Carlin pulls out a grocery list that she considers short. Check out this video:



Photo/video courtesy of UP
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