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Tonight: Thanksgiving with the Bates
Our blogging break is almost over, but we wanted to make sure to announce tonight's episode of Bringing Up Bates. Tune in to UP at 9pm ET/8pm CT for a "from the couch" segment. The Bates share their...
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Training Rocky
We came across a Bates video that most of you have probably never seen. It was filmed last year and features a member of the Bates family who doesn't usually appear on the show...Rocky the black lab!...
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John Webster Celebrates 27
Wishing John Webster a happy 27th birthday! Here's a fun fact that you may not know about the guy who stole Alyssa's heart: He won 5th place in a national Bible quizzing competition. Pretty impressive,...
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Winners of Lawson's New CD
Our giveaway is over, and we have chosen the winners! These five readers will receive a copy of Lawson Bates' newest CD, "What Country Means to Me":Sara L.Blessing CounterBritt B.Tiffany H.Beth...
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Bates to Return in 2017
We know you all are eager to see more from the Bates family. New episodes of Bringing Up Bates are on hold for the holidays, but as we shared with y'all in October, season five is set to premiere in...
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Photo of Lawson at Jinger's Wedding
For those who have been asking, some members of the Bates family did attend Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo's wedding on November 5th. Here's a photo that we think y'all will enjoy. Can you identify the...
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Bates Thanksgiving 2016
Happy Thanksgiving to our American readers! May we all take this day to thank God for the many blessings we have been given.What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? The Bates have a tradition of...
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Tori's Christmas Wish
Could there be another Bates wedding in the not-so-distant future? In the video below, Tori Bates shares why she is looking forward to Christmas, and it has to do with her boyfriend. Bobby. She also...
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Websters' Christmas Traditions
Alyssa and John Webster are looking forward to opening gifts on Christmas Eve with their family of three (soon to be four). Allie Webster is 19 months old and talking up a storm, so the young parents...
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Bates Return in 38 Days!
UP has just announced the Bringing Up Bates season five premiere date, and it's less than six weeks away! Mark your calendars for 9pm ET/8pm CT on January 5th, 2017.The network also just released some...
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Bates Lend a Hand at UP
Did you enjoy the promo videos that we posted yesterday? Here are a few more. In the first video, Erin provides distracting entertainment to her colleagues at UP headquarters, while Tori and Josie take...
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Paines Head to OK for Christmas
Erin and Chad Paine are looking forward to Christmas, but they aren't too ecstatic about driving all the way to Oklahoma with two babies, as you can tell from Erin's facial expression above. Hear from...
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Bates Thanksgiving Photos
How did the Bates celebrate Thanksgiving? Everyone met in South Carolina for the annual family lunch with Gil's parents--Papa Bill and Mama Jane--and siblings. The four married Bates were also able to...
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The Bates Love Christmas Music
When do you start playing Christmas music? After Thanksgiving? On December 1st? In the video below, Gil and Kelly Bates admit that their family cranks up the festive tunes in October.Now that four of...
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Christmas Magic with the Little Bates Clan
"Christmas is my favorite time of year, always has been."-Whitney BatesZach and Whitney Bates adore Christmas, and they aren't afraid to show it. They are looking forward to experiencing the magic of...
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The Keilens Love Christmas
"[Christmas] is busy with all the gifts and the shopping....but when you finally settle down and it's Christmas week, it's always a really special time."-Michaella Bates KeilenThis will be the second...
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The Intelligent Carson Paine
Hope y'all had a relaxing weekend! Here's a cute video to brighten up your Monday morning. Watch 18-month-old Carson Paine showing off his knowledge with Aunt Katie Bates. You can hear Uncle Lawson...
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Keilens' Homemade Christmas Ornament
Last week, we shared a video featuring Michael and Brandon Keilen. (Check out Saturday's post to watch.) In the clip, the Keilens explain what they love about Christmas, and they also mention the tree...
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Websters Announce Baby Name
With only seven weeks to go until Alyssa Webster's January 27th due date, she and husband John Webster have decided to announce the name they have chosen for their daughter. The couple is looking...
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'Bringing Up Bates' Season 5 Summary
Bates family, 2015Only four weeks to go until the Bates family returns to UP! The network just sent the press release for Bringing Up Bates season five, which premieres at 9pm ET/8pm CT on Thursday,...
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