A Big Surprise for Mama Bates
Tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates will be one hour long! Kicking off at 9pm ET/8pm CT, Gil and the kids attempt to pull off a surprise for Kelly's 50th birthday that they have been working on...
View ArticleWebster Sisters
Lexi Mae Webster is one week old! She was born Thursday, January 26th, at 7:20pm, weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces and measuring 20 inches long.Lexi Mae Webster, 6 days oldOlder sister Allie Jane Webster...
View ArticlePhotos From Kelly's Birthday Weekend
Tune in to UP tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT for an hour-long, all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates. It's Kelly Bates' 50th birthday, and Gil and the kids have a ton of surprises in store for her. Scroll...
View Article'Surprise! Kelly Jo's Big 5-0!' Recap
Bringing Up Bates"Surprise! Kelly Jo's Big 5-0!"When Kelly’s 50th birthday rolls around, Gil tells her he is taking her on a romantic overnight. Little does she know that the kids are planning a big...
View ArticleKelly's Selflessness
"She's the star example for all of us. She's supposed to be the birthday girl, and...she's the last one to finally get anything and sit down and eat."-Gil BatesWhat did you think of Thursday's new...
View ArticleCourtship on the Horizon
"Courtship, that was all a new idea to Bobby, and he really wanted to make it special for Tori. It was really sweet."-Kelly Bates Coming up this Thursday on Bringing Up Bates, Tori Bates, accompanied...
View ArticleBrooklyn Paine's 6-Month Milestone
Are you ready for one of the most adorable baby pictures you've ever seen? Brooklyn Paine is six months old today, and she is as cute as a button. And here are the other monthly photos that Erin has...
View ArticleAllie Jane's Toddler Chatter
Allie Jane Webster is only two months away from her second birthday, and she is becoming quite the talker. "It's been a lot of fun," shares Alyssa Bates Webster. "I love this stage." One of Allie's...
View ArticlePhotos: Tori and Bobby in Florida
Tomorrow night on Bringing Up Bates (airs at 9pm ET/8pm CT on UP), Tori and the Bates family meet up with Bobby for a fun-filled vacation in Florida. Bobby has been in an unofficial relationship with...
View Article'The Jungle Book' Giveaway
Have you heard of Jim Weiss? He is a world renowned storyteller who has created audio recordings of dozens of beloved, family-friendly classics, including The Jungle Book, A Christmas Carol, Arabian...
View ArticleTori's Courtship Starts Tonight
Tonight is the night when Tori Bates and Bobby Smith start their courtship! A 30-minute, all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates premieres at 9pm ET/8pm CT. Scroll down to view TV listings and watch a...
View ArticleOfficial Courtship
"Our courtship is officially official! We’re beyond excited and can’t wait to see what God has in store for our future. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support; it means the world!"-Tori...
View Article"I 'Donut' Know What I'd Do Without You" Recap
Bringing Up Bates "I 'Donut' Know What I'd Do Without You"It's fall break 2016. Tori and Bobby met each other one year ago through a mutual friend, who happened to be Bobby’s roommate. “Their first...
View ArticleWebster Party of 4 (Photos)
Lexi Mae Webster is two weeks old! Last weekend, the Webster family of four had an in-home photo session with the talented Emily Knuth of Emily Knuth Photography. Here are a few previews of the...
View ArticleBoat Ride Blues
"One thing you don't want to do is read your kid the story about the Titanic right before he goes on a boat."-Warden BatesUnfortunately, Kelly Bates didn't get that memo. During a homeschool lesson...
View ArticleBates Steak Dinner Date
"When I was in high school, I would have never dreamed I would have been married with two kids at 23."-Whitney BatesIn this video clip, Zach and Whitney Bates go on a dinner date to Ye Olde Steak...
View ArticleAdorable Bates Grandbabies
Now that Lexi Mae Webster has arrived, Gil and Kelly Bates have six adorable grandchildren. Last week, we shared a six-month portrait of Brooklyn Paine and a few snapshots from the Websters' recent...
View ArticleErin's Unique Love 'Letters'
"I did not realize that you could just mail things without a package."-Erin PaineHappy Valentine's Day! While Erin and Chad were in a long distance courtship, they both enjoyed sending and receiving...
View ArticlePrepping for Lawson's Big Concert
We have one final sneak peek scene to share before tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates... Lawson, who is gearing up for a big charity concert, walks around town with Carlin hanging fliers to...
View ArticleA Concert and a Date Night
A new episode of Bringing Up Bates is coming your way in less than six hours! It kicks off at 9pm ET/8pm CT on UP.As they show opens, Lawson Bates receives a bunch of copies of his new CD, "What...
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