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New Photo: Josie and Kelton
Lawson Bates, Kelton Balka, Josie Bates, Tori Bates, Trace BatesSeason six of Bringing Up Bates ended ith an engagement announcement from Tori Bates and Bobby Smith, as well as approval from Gil and...
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#FabFitFun
Hope you all had a fabulous week. I (Ellie) want to take a few minutes to tell you about a package I just received in the mail. It's the #FabFitFun Fall Box. For those who haven't heard, FabFitFun is a...
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Erin and Chad's Engagement
"I was so scared and excited at the same time, but then he asked if I would marry him."-Erin (Bates) Paine With the recent engagement of Tori Bates and Bobby Smith, it's the perfect time to look back...
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Bates in Puerto Rico
In early September, they helped rescue more than 100 residents from the flood waters left by Hurricane Harvey using a small boat. Now, Lawson Bates and Nathan Bates have just landed in Puerto Rico...
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Bates #11 Turns 17
Wishing Katie Bates a blessed 17th birthday!If you enjoy this blog, be sure to check out Ellie's other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and DuggarFamilyBlog.com).Photo courtesy of UP
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Michael Down the Aisle
Another Great Bates Moment coming your way! On Tuesday, we shared a clip from Chad Paine's proposal to Erin Bates. The video below was taken just before Micheal Bates walked down the aisle to...
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Carlin Visits Nashville
This weekend, Carlin Bates is in Nashville visiting boyfriend Evan Stewart. With Evan's sister Kailyn as their chaperone, they enjoyed a date at Pie Five Pizza and a shopping excursion at Charming...
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Photos: Bates in Puerto Rico
Last week, we shared that Lawson Bates and Nathan Bates had just landed in Puerto Rico to help with recovery following Hurricane Maria. Saddened by the extensive damage and devastation, they spent...
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New Photos of Kaci Lynn
Kaci Lynn Bates is almost 16 months old! The "little Bates family" is busy these days, with two little toddlers and Whitney's new job, but they love spending time together. Here are a few new snapshots...
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Bates Make a Difference
Over the past two months, the Bates have gone on multiple trips to assist with humanitarian efforts. In August, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Trace Bates, and Carlin Bates spent two weeks in the...
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Great Bates Moment: Zach and Whitney's Engagement
Last week, we shared two Great Bates Moments (an emotional clip of Michael Bates right before she walks down the aisle to become Michael Keilen and footage from Chad Paine's proposal to Erin Bates).As...
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And Puppy Makes 5!
Wondering why we posted a random picture of an adorable, eight-week-old beagle on the blog? Well, Bradley Bates turns three in a couple weeks, and he just received an early birthday present from...
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New Photos of Carlin and Evan
In the Bringing Up Bates season six finale, Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart were given the green light from Gil and Kelly Bates to begin an official courtship, but the season ended before Evan could...
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Bates #14 Enters the Teenage Years
Wishing Isaiah Bates a very happy 13th birthday!Isaiah Courage BatesPhoto courtesy of UP
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Bun in the Oven
"I read it and I thought, 'I wonder what she's cooking today?'"-Jackson BatesDo you recall the summer 2014 Bringing Up Bates scene when Alyssa and John Webster announced that they were expecting their...
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Bates Grand-Baby on the Way!
Carson Paine, Brooklyn Paine, Allie Jane Webster,Lexi Mae Webster, Bradley Bates, Kaci Lynn BatesGil and Kelly Bates will soon add another grandchild to their ever-growing family. Erin Bates Paine is...
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Carson: 'I'm Gonna Rub Her Pace'
"I'm gonna kiss Ezerly Hope. I'm gonna hug her. I'm gonna rub her pace."-Carson PaineWe just can't get enough of this adorable video from Carson Paine! At two years and five months, he's already the...
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Erin on Health Struggles
Carson Paine and Brooklyn PaineWhen Erin Paine was asked towards the end of her last pregnancy how many kids she and Chad planned to have, her response was comical: "I think two?" Fifteen months...
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It's a...Boy!
"I can only picture a miniature Chad, so he's going to be darlin'. If he looks like Chad, we'll all be happy."-Erin (Bates) PaineIn honor of Erin and Chad's pregnancy announcement this week, we have a...
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Websters Take a Cruise
We know you all enjoy updates from Alyssa and John Webster, the Florida-dwelling members of the Bates clan. They recently took a Royal Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas. Have you ever been on a cruise?...
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