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Another Fan Shares Grad Party Pics

May 20, 2016, 8:29 am
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We have another batch of photos from Trace and Carlin Bates' grad party to share. These were sent to us by Taylor, who lives in Michigan and drove eight hours with her mom to meet the Bates. To see her photos of the Duggars, click here to visit our Duggar Family Fan Blog.

When we got there all I could see were Duggars and Bates everywhere. We were so excited! Carlin came right to us and told us how happy she was that we were able to make it, and she was an absolute sweetheart.

Taylor with Carlin Bates

My mom wanted a picture with Kelly, so Kelly was looking around for someone to take our picture, and Ashley came and took the picture of me, my mom, and Kelly. We told Ashley how we think she is so funny and bubbly and we just love her. Ashley and Kelly were so sweet, and each one of the Bates that we talked to talked to us like they had known us for years. 

 Taylor with her mom and Kelly Bates

Whitney was SO sweet and kind, and her and my mom talked a while about how their pregnancies were, and Whitney said she's feeling really good with her current pregnancy with Kaci.

 Taylor with Whitney Bates

Erin was a sweetheart, and so was Chad.

 Taylor with Erin Paine

I talked to Lawson about his latest song "I Will Always" and how much I love it and listen to it all the time, and he told me he's releasing more songs to that album soon.

 Taylor with Lawson Bates and Joseph Duggar

Michaela was so sweet and had little Callie with her, and you could tell Callie was so happy to have Michaela back home. 

 Taylor with Michael Keilen

Gil and Kelly were so friendly and told us how happy they would be to have us at their church that next morning, and they couldn't believe we drove from Michigan. 

 Taylor with Gil and Kelly Bates

We had a great time...and I'm so thankful to have been able to meet them. Even though I was so nervous to go up to each...of them, the ones I was able to calm down and talk to were so sweet and kind, and they are just like how you see them on TV. 

Taylor also met Tori and her friend Bobby.

 Taylor with Tori Bates and her friend Bobby
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Erin Makeup Tutorial Part 2

May 23, 2016, 6:29 am
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Remember when Erin Paine shared her first makeup tutorial, back in February 2015? You all requested that she film more tutorials, and we shared your feedback with her.

Though she is six months pregnant, Erin took the time to create a video showing fans how she does her foundation, which we have embedded below. (Click here to watch her eye makeup tutorial.)



Photo/video courtesy of Erin (Bates) Paine
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Happy Anniversary, Websters!

May 24, 2016, 7:34 am
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Time sure passes quickly. Alyssa (Bates) Webster and John Webster are already celebrating their two-year wedding anniversary!

The couple met at a mutual friend's wedding, and although Alyssa does not recall that first encounter, John sure does. "I remember her because I almost fell over from seeing her...and she looked way older than she was," he shared during an UP interview.

 Alyssa and John during their courtship

John and Alyssa's families began spending time together, and Alyssa joined John's dad, Daniel Webster, in his congressional campaign. It was then that their friendship truly began.

Alyssa and John on the evening of their engagement

Alyssa said "Yes" to John's offer of courtship on November 6, 2013, just three days before her 19th birthday. The two married on May 24, 2014, and welcomed their first child, Allie Jane Webster, on April 11, 2015. They live in Clermont, Florida.

John Webster, Alyssa Webster, and Allie Jane Webster
Easter 2016
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Erin Paine's Hair Tutorial

May 24, 2016, 1:33 pm
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What's Cooking?

May 25, 2016, 7:21 am
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In the following video from UP, the Keilens and Websters share their favorite meals. While Michaella Keilen and Alyssa Webster do most of the cooking in their homes, they are grateful to have husbands who are more than willing to lend a hand.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Tonight: Bates Summer Fun Special

May 26, 2016, 8:37 am
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Only one week to go until the premiere of Bringing Up Bates season four! (Can we get a Woohoo?!) In the meantime, UP has one more Bates special for you all (summary and promo video below).

Thursday, May 26
8pm: Erin's Little Miracle
9pm: Summer Fun
Just in time to kick off the summer, we're re-living all the best Bates moments from summer! From playing kickball to lake trips to riding coasters at Dollywood, we'll see how the Bates family loves to have fun in the summertime!

(Visit our Showtimes page to find out what's in store foryou on the first episode of season four.)

Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Lawson's New Tune

May 28, 2016, 9:45 am
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You're going to love this! Budding musician Lawson Bates just released a new song about his super-sized family. The tune is called, quite appropriately, "Bringing Up Bates," and was produced with help from UP. The music was written by Lawson, and the lyrics come from Bill Keith. What do you think?



Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Looking Back...

May 30, 2016, 7:49 am
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With the premiere of Bringing Up Bates season four only three days away, let's look back at the first three seasons. Season one of the series kicked off on New Year's Day 2015 and showed footage from prior to oldest grandchild Bradley Bates' birth.

Although Erin, who was struggling with miscarriages at the time, admitted feeling emotional when Zach and Whitney Bates talked about their soon-to-arrive baby boy, she shared a sweet quote:

"It’s not about me. It’s really about friendship…making the other person feel special and important. And I want Whitney to feel special and important because I really am happy for her."

At the end of the pilot episode, Alyssa and John made a baby announcement of their own. The series continued for more than 40 episodes, highlighting the most memorable milestones of Gil and Kelly Bates and their 19 children, four in-laws, and three (soon to be five) grandchildren.

What were your favorite moments from seasons one, two, and three? We created a collage to help jog your memory...


Photos courtesy of UP
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Kaci Lynn Bates, Coming Soon!

May 31, 2016, 10:09 am
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Zach and Whitney Bates are counting down the days until the June 25th due date of their second child, Kaci Lynn Bates.

When do you think Kaci will make her appearance, and how much do you think she will weigh? Go ahead and post your guesses in the comments section, and those who are correct will be mentioned on the blog. Bradley Bates was born one week late and weighed in at 7lbs 10oz.

Whitney Bates will reach the 37-week mark in just a few days. 

Whitney Bates

The little Bates family spent memorial day at a private pool with friends and family.

Bradley Bates, 19 months

Photos courtesy Zach and Whitney Bates
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Erin Paine's Eye Shadow Tutorial

June 1, 2016, 9:04 am
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Season Premiere TONIGHT

June 2, 2016, 8:20 am
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"I knew he was in a lot of pain because Gil doesn't deal with pain really well. He gets a little moody when he's in pain." (Kelly Bates)

On tonight's season premiere episode of Bringing Up Bates, Gil undergoes major surgery, but shortly before his schedule appointment, he visits an urgent care facility to have treatment for a more minor medical emergency (video preview below). Tune in to UP tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT.


Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Show Starts Soon!

June 2, 2016, 1:05 pm
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Less than seven hours until the season four premiere of Bringing Up Bates! What are your predictions for this season?


Photo courtesy of UP
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Recap: "Big Family, Big Changes"

June 2, 2016, 7:00 pm
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Bringing Up Bates Season 4 Premiere, "Big Family, Big Changes"

  • “It makes you real nervous, with everybody growing and moving and shaking,” says Gil,  as he and Kelly discuss the changes that are happening in the Bates family.
  • Gil is preparing for surgery to correct his diverticulitis, a problem with the intestines that causes pockets to form.
  • Before his surgery, Gil helps the boys fix up the swing set fort, but the father of 19 ends up at an urgent care facility when he slides down a 2 by 4 and gets a huge splinter lodged in his arm. 
  • "I knew he was in a lot of pain because Gil doesn't deal with pain really well. He gets a little moody when he's in pain,” says Kelly Bates. 
  • "I’m allergic to two things,” jokes Gil. “Paying and pain, and I’m afraid that that day, I got to do both.” 
  • Lawson heads to Nashville, Tennessee, to work with producer/writer Matt Rovey and singer/songwriter Jason Wyatt. He is planning a small tour for this fall, during which he will perform in a number of cities, predominately in the Southeast. 
  • The Bates kids, who think of their dad as “invincible,” are sad to see him have to endure major surgery. “He’s always been the biggest kid in the family,” says Zach. 
  • While Gil is recovering, Nathan, Gil's right-hand man, along with Lawson and Trace, head out to do a tree job for Bates Tree Service.
  • Gil says he could climb trees until at least age 65, but Kelly doesn’t agree. “He’s in denial,” she says, laughing. 
  • While Gil and Kelly are away at the hospital, Carlin, Tori, and Josie help the little kids make cards for Dad. 
  • Whitney shares an update on her pregnancy, which she says has been "awesome."“I’ve actually been able to go several days without getting sick and not having to take any medicine,” says the expectant mother. “I’m still pretty tired, but other than that, it’s really been good.” 
  • Zach and Whitney stop by the house to announce the name they have chosen for their baby girl: Kaci Lynn Bates. Her first name is in honor of Kelly, as it starts with a “K” and sounds similar. Whitney’s mom’s name is Lynn. 
  • Later, the kids FaceTime with Gil, who is on strong medications while recovering at the hospital. “He sounded like a very sick frog,” says Ellie. 
  • Although he is still in great pain, Gil says that coming home to his family jump-started his recovery. 
  • A short while later, East Tennessee receives a big dump of snow, and the kids head outside to go sledding. Gil, who is still on the road to recovery, has to sit this one out.
  • For those who are wondering, the song playing in the background towards the end of the episode is "Give Me Some Love," written by Jesse Epstein and David Choi. 
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    Jeb's Sledding Mishap

    June 3, 2016, 9:00 am
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    All the mothers out there will be able to relate to this video. How many times have your young children jumped the gun and done something before they were supposed to and ended up in your arms sobbing?

    Jeb Bates made that mistake during a big snowfall earlier this year, but it looks like he learned his lesson (video below).


    Photo/video courtesy of UP
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    Makeshift Snowboards

    June 3, 2016, 4:17 pm
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    "Around our house...anything athletic is always a competition, especially between the older boys."
    -Josie Bates

    It's a winter wonderland! In this scene from the Bringing Up Bates season four premiere, the kids hit the sledding hill, where Lawson and Trace turn their sleds into snowboards. Are you looking forward to a summer filled with Bates family fun? Episode two airs next Tuesday on UP.


    Photo/video courtesy of UP
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    Bates Daily Routine, Circa 2011

    June 4, 2016, 9:03 am
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    It's time for a blast from the past. A loyal reader asked us to dig up this throwback video, which features clips from ABC News anchor and correspondent Ryan Owens' visit to the Bates home in January 2011.

    Gil and Kelly Bates had only 18 children at that time, and all the kids still lived at home (video below).



    Video courtesy of ABC News
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    Draw That Bates...Episode 1

    June 6, 2016, 10:05 am
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    In this clever webisode, the Bates family plays their own version of Pictionary. What do you think of Lawson Bates' wedding cake?

    Photo/video courtesy of UP
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    New Episode Tomorrow

    June 7, 2016, 6:59 pm
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    I (Ellie) am struggling with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  For the next two weeks, the posts on here may be spotty, as I give my wrists a rest. Please bear with me:)

    The second episode of season 4 of Bringing Up Bates airs tomorrow at 9pm ET/8pm CT. Here is the promo video. I hope to post a recap, but I will just have to see how my wrists are doing.

    video courtesy of UP
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    Jeb is a HOOT!

    June 8, 2016, 3:46 pm
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    On tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, Trace and Jeb celebrate their birthday. Watch this video to get to know the youngest member of the Bates family a little better. He's a hoot!

    Photo/video courtesy of UP
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    'Bates Boys Birthday Bash' Tonight

    June 9, 2016, 3:08 pm
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    Will you be watching tonight's new episode of Bringing Up Bates? It airs at 9pm ET/8 PM CT on UP. Here are a few clips:



    Videos courtesy of UP
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