Erin Paine, Everly Paine, Brooklyn Paine, Chad Paine, Carson Paine
The Bates just wrapped up their annual I Love You Day celebration, and this year's festivities may have just been some of the most unique ones yet. (Anyone for a game of knock-the-apple-off-your-spouse's-head-with-a-bow-and-arrow?) You'll see all the action on an upcoming episode of Bringing Up Bates, but since Taryn Yager, the family's talented photographer friend, was on hand to capture the event, we thought we would share a few previews. The banner in the background of the photos reads "House of Bates." The theme was Renaissance/Medieval/Chivalry.
Also this weekend, the family gathered for a gender reveal party for Josie and Kelton Balka. So at this point, the Bates and Balkas all know the gender of Baby Balka, but they haven't yet shared the news.
Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart
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Michael and Brandon Keilen
Gil Bates, Carlin Bates, Kelly Bates
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Lexi Webster, John Webster, Zoey Webster, Alyssa Webster, Allie Webster
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Josie Balka and Alyssa Webster
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Photos courtesy of Taryn Yager Photography