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More Bates/Smith Wedding Photos

December 21, 2017, 7:28 am
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Excitement is still high in the Bates house, as the family reflects on a magical wedding and looks forward to watching Tori and Bobby's new life unfold. We have been posting pictures all week, and we have a couple more to share. Shout-out to Taryn Yager, a friend of the Bates who did a fabulous job with the wedding photos!

Allie Jane Webster and Lexi Mae Webster
 Allie Jane Webster and Lexi Mae Webster

Tori (Bates) Smith and Michaela (Bates) Keilen
Tori (Bates) Smith and Michaela (Bates) Keilen

If you enjoy this blog, be sure to visit Ellie's other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and DuggarFamilyBlog.com).

Photos are courtesy of tarynyagerphotography.com/thebatesfamily.com/Alyssa and John Bates/Michaela and Brandon Keilen
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Carat, Clarity, Carlin, and Courtship

December 21, 2017, 1:41 pm
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Exactly two weeks to go until the Bringing Up Bates season seven premiere! If you haven't seen the catchy new promo video from UP, click here to be redirected to the post where you can watch it.

The first episode, "The 4 C’s – Carat, Clarity, Carlin & Courtship," premieres January 4th at 9pm ET/8pm CT. It will be jam-packed with exciting footage. Scroll down to read a summary and view promo photo.

Love is in the air for the Bates girls! But which daughter is next in line to tie the knot? And will Gil be able to “let go” of his not so little girls? Now that Evan has the green light to officially court Carlin, he puts his “courtship proposal” plan in motion. Will Carlin get “clued in” to Evan’s big surprise for her?

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart start courtship
 Evan Stewart asks Carlin Bates to start a courtship

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart start courtship

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart start courtship
 Evan's parents express their excitement

 Evan Stewart and Carlin Bates

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart start courtship

Before Bobby moves to Tennessee, he makes a pit-stop at a jewelry store in Florida. Meanwhile, it’s a milestone Birthday for Josie. She’s turning 18, and the entire Bates family, including Alyssa and Michaela, are in TN for her surprise party!

Setting up for the party

Josie Bates surprise party

Erin Paine, Brooklyn Paine, and Chad Paine
Erin Paine, Brooklyn Paine, and Chad Paine

Josie Bates surprise party

Josie Bates surprise party

Will suitor Kelton Balka be on hand when Josie makes a wish? Later, the Bates have their first official service in their new church building


If you enjoy this blog, be sure to visit Ellie's other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and DuggarFamilyBlog.com).

Photos courtesy of UP
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Exciting New Season

December 23, 2017, 12:43 pm
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Tori Bates and Bobby Smith are celebrating their first "weekiversary" today. (They married last Saturday at a Knoxville church and spent their first two days in Gatlinburg before flying out to California.)

The new season of Bringing Up Bates returns in less than three weeks and will feature tons of exciting, new content. Are you looking forward to watching Tori and Bobby's engagement and wedding?

Artwork courtesy of UP

If you enjoy this blog, be sure to visit Ellie's other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and DuggarFamilyBlog.com).
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Webster Christmas Eve Traditions

December 24, 2017, 6:50 pm
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Merry Christmas Eve! The Websters celebrated with a candlelight church service and new pajamas for all. What are your Christmas Eve traditions?

John Webster, Lexi Mae Webster, Allie Jane Webster, Alyssa Webster

Photo courtesy of Alyssa and John Webster
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Christmas Photo of Josie and Kelton

December 26, 2017, 2:48 pm
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Josie Bates and boyfriend Kelton Balka
 Josie Bates and Kelton Balka

Thought you all would enjoy seeing a new photo of 18-year-old Josie Bates and her boyfriend, Kelton Balka. Tune in to season seven of Bringing Up Bates, premieringThursday, January 4th, 2018,for updates from this couple. Josie has just finished her final semester of cosmetology school, and Kelton is a licensed plumber with a degree in finance, which he completed in May.

If you enjoy this blog, be sure to visit Ellie's other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and DuggarFamilyBlog.com).

Photo courtesy of Josie Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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Medical Updates from the Keilens on Season 7

December 27, 2017, 12:56 pm
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Bringing Up Bates season 7

Only eight days to go until the Bringing Up Bates season seven premiere! As we await new episodes, we are bringing you the latest summaries, photos, and promo videos.

What story lines are you most looking forward to? Carlin's courtship "proposal"? Tori's engagement? Josie's 18th birthday celebration? The Bates' Solar Eclipse party? Updates on Michaela and Brandon's journey to parenthood?

UP just released a new clip for your enjoyment. Due to the holidays, we are unable to embed the video as we usually do, but if you click here, you'll be redirected to the page on the UP website where the video is located.

If you enjoy this blog, be sure to visit Ellie's other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and DuggarFamilyBlog.com).

Photo courtesy of UP
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6 Days!

December 29, 2017, 8:40 am
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Bringing Up Bates season seven premiere

"...With these girls getting older, there's a lot going on, more than a dad can handle. That might be why my blood pressure is going up."
-Gil Bates

We're counting down the days until the season seven premiere of Bringing Up Bates! In the video below, catch the first 30 seconds of episode 701 ("The 4 Cs: Carat, Clarity, Carlin and Courtship"). Additional footage will be added daily, so keep coming back. The premiere airs on UP Thursday, January 4th, at 9pm ET/8pm CT.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Bates #1 Turns 29

December 29, 2017, 11:24 pm
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Wishing Zach Bates a very happy 29th birthday. Only one year to go until the big 3-0! Did you know that Zach's middle name, Gilvin, has been passed down through at least five generations of Bates men? And, coincidentally, Gilvin "Gil" Bates will celebrate his 53rd birthday in just a couple days.

Zach and Whitney Bates
Zach Bates, Whitney Bates, Bradley Bates, Kaci Lynn Bates
Thanksgiving 2017

Photo courtesy of Zach and Whitney Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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Final Bates Photo of 2017

December 31, 2017, 7:26 pm
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As we count down to the new year, we thought we would share one last Bates photo from 2017. It's a snapshot of Carlin Bates and boyfriend Evan Stewart. The two are in a serious courtship, which means it won't be long before they head to the altar.

With at least two grandchildren on the way and potential weddings, 2018 is shaping up to be a busy year for the Bates family.

Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart


Photo courtesy of Carlin Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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Bates Dad Turns 53

January 1, 2018, 8:58 am
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2 Days!

January 2, 2018, 7:25 am
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Bringing Up Bates season seven premiere 2018

"They're all good guys, and I want [my daughters] to get married, but maybe a little later. But we're just going to try to rejoice in it...and slow it down as much as we can."
-Gil Bates

Season seven of Bringing Up Bates premieres in just two days! As promised, UP has continued to add footage to the sneak peek, so check it out below. "The 4 Cs: Carat, Clarity, Carlin and Courtship"  airs this Thursday, January 4th, at 9pm ET/8pm CT, only on UP.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Bates Relationships Galore!

January 3, 2018, 1:53 pm
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Josie Bates and boyfriend Kelton Balka

Four daughters married, one daughter courting and headed for engagement, and another daughter quickly moving in the direction of courtship. It's no wonder why Gil Bates is holding his girls close!

In the new season of Bringing Up Bates, which premieres tomorrow (Thursday) at 9pm ET/8pm CT on UP, you'll see Tori and Bobby's engagement and wedding, Carlin and Evan's courtship "proposal," and updates from Josie and Kelton.

Photo courtesy of Josie Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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Kelton in the News

January 4, 2018, 8:03 am
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Josie Bates' boyfriend made the news! Kelton Balka, a licensed plumber working in his uncle's business, has been extremely busy this week, as a cold front has caused pipes to freeze across Knoxville. He was featured on WATE 6, the local ABC News affiliate, to help viewers understand what they can do to keep their water running well during the winter. Check out the video below.


Photo courtesy of Josie Bates/thebatesfamily.com; video courtesy of WATE 6
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Official Courtship Announcement

January 4, 2018, 12:13 pm
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Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart start courtship

Just a few hours ahead of the Bringing Up Bates season seven premiere, the network has released an official courtship announcement video from Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart. The clip, embedded below, is temporarily in a small, autoplay size due to technological issues. We will switch it out for the regular format as soon as we can. Tune in to UP tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT for the season premiere.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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'The 4 Cs: Carat, Clarity, Carlin and Courtship' Recap

January 4, 2018, 6:58 pm
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Bringing Up Bates"The 4 Cs: Carat, Clarity, Carlin and Courtship"
  • The Bates are attempting to pull off two big surprises--Josie's 18th birthday and Carlin's courtship "proposal"--in one weekend.
  • "In the Bates family, keeping one secret is hard enough, but two secrets is a whole different story," says Jackson. 
  • To throw Josie off the trail, Kelly, Alyssa, Kelton, and two friends from school take her shopping at a store called Josie's Boutique and out to ice cream at Cruze Farm. Gil and Kelly don't allow their kids to start serious relationships before age 18, so this birthday is especially important for Josie and Kelton. 
  • Back at the Bates house, Gil and the kids are decorating for the party. Michaela flies down from Chicago, Papa Bill and Mama Jane drive in from South Carolina, and other family and friends arrive, as well. Josie is shocked when she walks in the door and hears everyone yell "Surprise!"
  • "When you turn 18, that's a really big deal," says Erin. "Josie, I think she's trying to really push that level, since she's already got a boyfriend, she's already in college." 
  • Down in Florida, Bobby stops by Jewelers Trade Shop, the store where his dad bought his mom's engagement ring. He shows the jeweler a photo of a ring that Tori had said she liked. The jeweler tells Bobby about the 4 Cs of diamonds--clarity, cut, color, and carats. (The fifth C is price.) 
  • Bobby is moving to Tennessee in less than two weeks, but the jeweler says he should be able to finish the ring by then.
  • The next day, Carlin thinks she is going to the lake with her family and Evan's, but when Evan shows up at the door with roses and a clue. Carlin changes clothes, and she and Evan head out on a scavenger hunt with both sets of parents. The first stop is a lunch cruise on the Tennessee River. 
  • Next, they head to the Bates' church, were Carlin teaches Sunday School. They are greeted by the little kids from both sides of the family singing a love song. 
  • The next stop is Erin's house, where she and some of the married couples are waiting with dessert and refreshments.
  • "[Carlin] was just literally beaming," says Erin, the matchmaker who matched Carlin and Evan. 
  • Evan presents Carlin with a scrapbook filled with photos of the two of them, made by himself and one of his sisters. 
  • The final stop is Norris Dam, Carlin's "happy place." Before they arrive, the family sets up a fancy table, a big box covered in purple wrapping paper (purple is Carlin's favorite color), and a keyboard for background music. 
  • Evan puts a blindfold on Carlin, and he steps behind a tree while she takes it off and opens the box. Out comes a bunch of balloons, and one has a key attached to it. 
  • Evan walks back over and sings a song he wrote for Carlin: "Because it's like I'm staring at the stars up in outer space when I'm looking at those eyes on your pretty face. Ya you are my dream come true, so I wrote this song to prove that I love you...And out of this whole world, I don't want another girl. See, I've got my heart locked away, baby, and you hold the key."
  • By this point, Carlin is sobbing. She unlocks a small box that Evan is holding and finds a bracelet.
  • "So I guess what I'm trying to ask you is, 'Will you accept the gift of my heart?'" says Evan. Carlin says yes!
  • "I kind of was thinking that it should have ended as an engagement," says Kelly. "It was so special, I'm thinking, 'Give her the ring, we'll just all cry right now.'" Gil, on the other hand, isn't so excited about that idea.
  • The families, who had been watching from afar, walk over to exchange hugs. Carlin and Evan are thrilled that they can now hold hands. They seal the deal with a meal beside the edge of the dam. 
  • The Bates end the weekend with the dedication of their new church building. (Their congregation had been meeting in various buildings for about four years.) The Stewarts sing to open the service.
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Download Evan's Love Song

January 5, 2018, 9:30 am
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Last night on Bringing Up Bates, Evan Stewart asked Carlin Bates to begin an official courtship. Leading up to the big moment, he took her on an elaborate scavenger hunt.

The last stop was Norris Dam, Carlin's "happy place," where Evan performed a love song he had written, called "You Hold the Key." He followed it up with a question: "So I guess what I'm trying to ask you is, 'Will you accept the gift of my heart?'"

That love song is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby.

"Because it's like I'm staring at the stars up in outer space when I'm looking at those eyes on your pretty face. Ya you are my dream come true, so I wrote this song to prove that I love you...And out of this whole world, I don't want another girl. See, I've got my heart locked away, baby, and you hold the key."

Photo courtesy of UP
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Snacks at Erin's

January 8, 2018, 8:24 am
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"There's some things you can count on. The sun's going to go down, the sun's going to rise....And Erin, if you go to her house, is always going to have good food."
-Lawson Bates

As part of Evan Stewart's scavenger hunt courtship "proposal," the Paines invited some of the couples over to their cottage for snacks and refreshments. As usual, Erin went all out and blew everyone away.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Zach and Whitney's Home Reno Project

January 9, 2018, 6:10 am
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Last month, we announced that Zach and Whitney Bates had purchased their first home. Over the past several weeks, they have been hard at work doing extensive renovations, including knocking out walls and replacing drywall, building an arch, and installing lighting. Below are a few snapshots to show their progress. Have you ever taken on a similar project?

Zach and Whitney Bates home renovations

Zach and Whitney Bates home renovations

Zach and Whitney Bates home renovations

Photos courtesy of Zach and Whitney Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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North Pole vs. South Pole

January 9, 2018, 12:07 pm
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"Everything's beautiful to Mom. Everything goes. There are no dead ends. Everything is just beautiful."
-Erin (Bates) Paine

Coming up this week on Bringing Up Bates, Kelly Bates and Erin Paine head to Chicago to help Michaela Keilen set up her new rental home. But it's no secret that Kelly and Erin have very different ideas when it comes to decorating. You'll see what we mean in the promo video below.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Bobby...the New Chad?

January 10, 2018, 1:07 pm
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Chad Paine and Bobby Smith

"Multitasking like crazy? Running around all over the place? Sounds a lot like college and being in a long-distance relationship."
-Bobby Smith

Tomorrow on a new episode of Bringing Up Bates, in addition to watching Michael, Erin, and Kelly decorate the Keilens' new place, we will check in with Chad Paine at the metal recycling facility where he works.

Another employment opportunity has presented itself, so Chad is looking for someone to take his current job...and he is hoping that person will be Bobby. In the video below, Chad shows Bobby what he has been doing for the past few years. Bobby also plans to spend time helping out at the Bates' church, while he and Tori search for a more permanent ministry opportunity.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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