This weekend, all the Bates, in-laws, and grandchildren are gathered at the family home in Rocky Top, Tennessee, for the annual Bates Christmas celebration. They have enjoyed making gingerbread houses, eating Christmas cookies, playing games, and opening gifts. They also headed outside to take a new family photo and a picture of the nine grandchildren. The film crew is on hand, so you will likely see the gathering on an upcoming episode of Bringing Up Bates.
This year, there are 36 Bates, plus Evan Stewart, who will officially join the family on May 25th, 2019, when he marries Carlin.
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Photo courtesy of Zach and Whitney Bates
This year, there are 36 Bates, plus Evan Stewart, who will officially join the family on May 25th, 2019, when he marries Carlin.
Whitney Bates and Kaci Bates
Photo courtesy of Zach and Whitney Bates