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Double Bates Date

October 23, 2017, 6:15 am
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Happy Monday! We know you'll like this photo from a recent double date that Carlin Bates and Josie Bates went on with their guys. They were accompanied by other family members and friends.

 Kelton Balka, Josie Bates, Carlin Bates, Evan Stewart

Carlin and Evan

Photos courtesy of Carlin Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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Allie and Lexi

October 24, 2017, 9:04 am
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A few days ago, we shared a photo from Alyssa and John Webster's recent cruise to the Bahamas. It has been several weeks since we have showed you updated pictures of their daughters, two-and-a-half-year-old Allie Jane Webster and Lexi Mae Webster (turns nine months in two days), so here you go!

 Allie Webster

Lexi Webster

Photos courtesy of John and Alyssa Webster
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Win Erin's 'Lullaby' CD

October 24, 2017, 3:10 pm
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Kelly's 51st

October 26, 2017, 6:35 am
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Happy birthday to Kelly Bates! You won't believe it, but the Bates mama is 51. (Having 19 kids sure has kept her looking young!)

Earlier this month, she and Katie Bates took a joint birthday trip to South Dakota, where they visited a number of sites, including Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and Crazy Horse.

Gil and Kelly Bates in South Dakota

Photo courtesy of thebatesfamily.com
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Whitney's First Sign

October 26, 2017, 1:00 pm
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Kelly: 'Are you serious? You're lyin'!'

October 28, 2017, 9:35 am
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As we look forward to the arrival of Baby Paine #3 in April (click here to read our announcement post, which includes the name and gender), we have been revisiting some of Erin and Chad Paines' happiest moments as parents.

Last week, we shared the exciting clip in which Erin and Chad revealed that their first child, Carson Paine, would be a boy. In the Great Bates Moments video below, which takes place before the gender announcement clip, the couple invites Gil and Kelly Bates on a double date to announce their first pregnancy. This is an especially tender moment because at that point, Erin and Chad had suffered multiple miscarriages.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Bates Grandchild #1 Turns 3

October 29, 2017, 12:33 pm
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Happy 3rd birthday to Bradley Bates! He's the oldest child of Zach and Whitney Bates and the oldest grandchild of Gil and Kelly Bates, and he's pretty stinkin' cute.

Whitney Bates, Bradley Bates, Zach Bates

Photo courtesy of Zach and Whitney Bates

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Lawson's Christmas Concert

October 30, 2017, 8:21 am
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The holidays are quickly approaching, and Lawson Bates is inviting fans to ring in the season at a Christmas concert this December. The event will benefit Hope Resource Center, a nonprofit organization in Knoxville that works to "empower healthy choices for life by providing compassionate, holistic reproductive healthcare."

The Bates family will be at the concert, as will some special guests. Kelly says that Lawson has a few surprises up his sleeve, as well. 

Christmas Concert with Lawson Bates
Saturday, December 9th, 2017
7pm-10pm
Black Oak Heights Baptist Church
405 Black Oak Drive, Knoxville, TN
Tickets prices:
    Ages 4 and under: Free
    Ages 5-12: $8.00
    Ages 13+: #12.00
    VIP all ages: $55.00**

**VIP ticket includes an autographed album, a photo opportunity, and a chance to hang out with Lawson and members of the band before the show. Limited quantity available.

Click here to purchase tickets on Lawson's website. 

Photo courtesy of lawsonbates.com
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Whitney's Sing-o-Gram

October 31, 2017, 6:55 am
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In this throwback to Valentine's Day 2015,  four older gentlemen dressed in matching suits stop by the Bates house to surprise Whitney with a rose, a card, and two love songs.

"It was the sweetest thing I'd ever seen!" exclaims the excited Whitney. But according to seven-year-old Ellie Bates: "She really didn't listen to it. She kissed Zach the whole time." Check out the Great Bates Moment video clip below.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Another Giveaway!

October 31, 2017, 10:27 am
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Last week, we announced that we were giving away five copies of Erin Bates Paine's Lullaby CD. Well, the giveaway is over, and the winners have been chosen and contacted.

If you would like to try your hand at another giveaway, I (Ellie) am raffling off two copies of the new movie Champion. Head on over to my personal blog, NashvilleWife.com, to enter to win.


Photo courtesy of championthemovie.com
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Life Lessons With Gil and Josie

November 1, 2017, 9:39 am
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"Our children don't care how much money we make, and they don't care what kind of cars we drive. They really care about how much time we're willing to really spend with them."
-Gil Bates

Do you agree with Gil's statement? In this Great Bates Moment, Gil Bates and Josie Bates go out on a father-daughter tennis date. And of course, Gil gets a little teary eyed when Josie talks about how much she enjoys spending time with her dad.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Paines Celebrate 4 Years

November 1, 2017, 10:04 pm
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Has it really been four years since Erin Bates and Chad Paine tied the knot? Wishing this cute couple a very happy fourth wedding anniversary! To view a video of their engagement, click here to be redirected to a previous post.

 Erin and Chad Paine

Erin Paine, Chad Paine, Carson Paine, Brooklyn Paine
Christmas 2016

Photos courtesy of chadanderin.com
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Bates/Paine Wedding

November 2, 2017, 10:58 am
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Today, Erin Bates and Chad Paine are celebrating four years of marriage. For those who want to watch their wedding, it was featured in 19 Kids and Counting"Wedding Bells," which is available for purchase on Amazon. You can also click here to read our recap of the episode.

Just for fun, we put together a few wedding facts.
  • At the last minute, there was an issue with the bridesmaid dresses that Erin ordered online, so the Bates ladies bought new material, and Michaela Bates sewed five dresses by hand in the weeks leading up to the wedding.
  • Erin found her wedding gown on the clearance rack for $250 and had it altered to fit her modesty standards. 
  • When Erin and Chad tied the knot, they moved into their little cottage home, complete with a very pink master bedroom decorated by Erin.
  • The Duggars arrived in East Tennessee a couple days before the wedding to help with setup, and the older Duggar girls presented Erin with a gag gift. It was a well-known fact that Erin couldn't cook, so the girls compiled a book of easy recipes and takeout menus and purchased a smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher. Since getting married, Erin has fallen in love with cooking and become one of the best chefs in the family.
  • Erin and Chad's wedding was attended by nearly 1,000 guests.

Photo courtesy DCL/TLC
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Lexi Mae at 9 Months

November 4, 2017, 7:03 am
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Here's a sweet photo for your Saturday morning. Lexi Mae Webster is now officially nine months old,

Lexi Webster

For comparison, here is a photo of Allie Jane Webster at around the same age. Do you think the Webster sisters look similar?

Allie Webster

Photos courtesy of Alyssa and John Webster
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33 Bates and Counting

November 6, 2017, 8:55 am
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 Gil and Kelly Bates at Norris Dam

As they approach their 30th wedding anniversary this December, Gil and Kelly Bates' nest is emptying quickly. They have...

4 married kids (Zach, Michael, Erin, and Alyssa)
1 child who will be married in December (Tori)
3 single adult children (Nathan, Lawson, and Trace)
2 unmarried adult children who are in relationships (Carlin and Josie)
4 teenagers (Katie, Jackson, Warden, and Isaiah)
5 kids ages 5-11 (Addallee, Ellie, Callie, Judson and Jeb)
6 grandchildren ages 9 months-3 years (Bradley, Allie, Carson, Kaci, Brooklyn, and Lexi)
1 grandchild coming in April (Everly Hope Paine)
4 children-in-law (Whitney, Brandon, Chad, and John)
1 soon-to-be son-in-law (Bobby Smith)

When do you think the next big announcement will be made (ie pregnancy, relationship/courtship, or engagement)?

 Callie Bates

Jackson Bates

 Ellie Bates

Jeb Bates and Judson Bates

Photos courtesy of thebatesfamily.com
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Bates Daddy/Daughter Dinner

November 7, 2017, 2:06 pm
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"I don't want to be 20 because then you have to go to college, and that's no fun. And you have to work, and there's no time to play."
-Ellie Bates

Last week, we shared a Great Bates Moment video of Gil Bates' and Josie Bates' father/daughter tennis date. Well, with 10 daughters, there's always plenty of daddy/daughter fun to be had! In this Great Bates clip, watch footage from Gil's dinner with the three youngest girls, Addallee Bates, Ellie Bates, and Callie Bates. These gals sure do adore their daddy!


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Duggars and Bates

November 8, 2017, 2:23 pm
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Following a recent post on our Duggar blog, we received questions from readers wondering why, if the Duggars and Bates are such good friends, they never appear on each other's reality TV shows.

While it is true that there are restrictions, as the shows are on different networks, these two families are very close, and they are always present to show support at important events like weddings and graduations. They are also quick to lend a hand with set-up at these events, and they see each other at times throughout the year.

Erin (Bates) Paine has played piano at many of the Duggar weddings. John-David Duggar was a groomsman in Zach Bates' wedding four years ago. In 2015, Jana Duggar was in Michael Bates' wedding. This year, Trace Bates was a part of Joseph Duggar's wedding, and Carlin Bates stood up with Joy-Anna Duggar at the Duggar/Forsyth wedding.

Carlin Bates and Joy-Anna Duggar (who refer to each other as best friends)
Spring 2017

Trace Bates and Joseph Duggar
Joseph's wedding, September 2017

Jana Duggar and Michaela Bates
Michaela's wedding, August 2015

Photos courtesy of UP, thebatesfamily.com, Carlin Bates, Trace Bates
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Bates #6 Turns 23

November 9, 2017, 8:06 am
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Wishing Alyssa Joy (Bates) Webster a very happy 23rd birthday!

The mother of two little girls, her nickname is Bizz because she has always been a busy bee. She is very organized, is great at cooking, and maintains an immaculately clean home. Before getting married and moving to Florida in 2014, Alyssa was the Bates family secretary and clothing shopper. Happy birthday, Alyssa!

John Webster and Alyssa Webster on a recent cruise

Photo courtesy of Alyssa and John Webster
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Bates Grand-Baby #8

November 9, 2017, 1:16 pm
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When we visited with the Bates several weeks ago, we were thrilled to hear that two of the ladies were expecting. Erin Paine made her announcement October 17th, and now the other family member has revealed her big news. Who is it? Well, we will give you a hint: It's the Bates daughter celebrating her 23rd birthday today.

That's right, Alyssa Webster is pregnant! And guess what? It's another girl! Alyssa and her husband, John Webster, will welcome their third daughter, Zoey Joy Webster, in 2018. She's due in April, the same month as cousin Everly Hope Paine. Zoey's exact due date is April 2nd.

Click here to view a photo on the UP website. Us Weekly has a photo, as well.

"Three girls is going to be crazy and emotional, but we can’t wait to welcome little Zoey Joy into our lives," the Websters told Us.

Photo courtesy of John and Alyssa Webster
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Carlin and Evan at Topgolf

November 11, 2017, 7:11 am
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Although they live three hours apart, Carlin Bates (19) and boyfriend Evan Stewart (22) are still able to see each other often. Last weekend, Carlin traveled to the Nashville area to spend time with her man. They had a date day at Topgolf, a large entertainment venue where folks of all skill levels can enjoy the game of golf.  Topgolf has dozens of locations across the United States and even some in other countries.

 Evan Stewart and Carlin Bates

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart

Photos courtesy of Carlin Bates
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