Double Bates Date
Happy Monday! We know you'll like this photo from a recent double date that Carlin Bates and Josie Bates went on with their guys. They were accompanied by other family members and friends. Kelton...
View ArticleAllie and Lexi
A few days ago, we shared a photo from Alyssa and John Webster's recent cruise to the Bahamas. It has been several weeks since we have showed you updated pictures of their daughters,...
View ArticleWin Erin's 'Lullaby' CD
Who doesn't enjoy free stuff? If you do, head on over to Ellie's newest blog, NashvilleWife.com, to enter for your chance to win a copy of Erin Bates Paine's Lullaby CD. If you don't like free...
View ArticleKelly's 51st
Happy birthday to Kelly Bates! You won't believe it, but the Bates mama is 51. (Having 19 kids sure has kept her looking young!)Earlier this month, she and Katie Bates took a joint birthday trip to...
View ArticleWhitney's First Sign
In late September, we announced that Whitney Bates had scored a job as a REALTOR® with Bailey and Co. Real Estate. Now, a month later, the mom of two has just seen her name on a sign for the first...
View ArticleKelly: 'Are you serious? You're lyin'!'
As we look forward to the arrival of Baby Paine #3 in April (click here to read our announcement post, which includes the name and gender), we have been revisiting some of Erin and Chad Paines'...
View ArticleBates Grandchild #1 Turns 3
Happy 3rd birthday to Bradley Bates! He's the oldest child of Zach and Whitney Bates and the oldest grandchild of Gil and Kelly Bates, and he's pretty stinkin' cute.Whitney Bates, Bradley Bates, Zach...
View ArticleLawson's Christmas Concert
The holidays are quickly approaching, and Lawson Bates is inviting fans to ring in the season at a Christmas concert this December. The event will benefit Hope Resource Center, a nonprofit organization...
View ArticleWhitney's Sing-o-Gram
In this throwback to Valentine's Day 2015, four older gentlemen dressed in matching suits stop by the Bates house to surprise Whitney with a rose, a card, and two love songs."It was the sweetest thing...
View ArticleAnother Giveaway!
Last week, we announced that we were giving away five copies of Erin Bates Paine's Lullaby CD. Well, the giveaway is over, and the winners have been chosen and contacted. If you would like to try your...
View ArticleLife Lessons With Gil and Josie
"Our children don't care how much money we make, and they don't care what kind of cars we drive. They really care about how much time we're willing to really spend with them."-Gil Bates Do you agree...
View ArticlePaines Celebrate 4 Years
Has it really been four years since Erin Bates and Chad Paine tied the knot? Wishing this cute couple a very happy fourth wedding anniversary! To view a video of their engagement, click here to be...
View ArticleBates/Paine Wedding
Today, Erin Bates and Chad Paine are celebrating four years of marriage. For those who want to watch their wedding, it was featured in 19 Kids and Counting"Wedding Bells," which is available for...
View ArticleLexi Mae at 9 Months
Here's a sweet photo for your Saturday morning. Lexi Mae Webster is now officially nine months old, Lexi WebsterFor comparison, here is a photo of Allie Jane Webster at around the same age. Do you...
View Article33 Bates and Counting
Gil and Kelly Bates at Norris DamAs they approach their 30th wedding anniversary this December, Gil and Kelly Bates' nest is emptying quickly. They have...4 married kids (Zach, Michael, Erin, and...
View ArticleBates Daddy/Daughter Dinner
"I don't want to be 20 because then you have to go to college, and that's no fun. And you have to work, and there's no time to play."-Ellie Bates Last week, we shared a Great Bates Moment video of Gil...
View ArticleDuggars and Bates
Following a recent post on our Duggar blog, we received questions from readers wondering why, if the Duggars and Bates are such good friends, they never appear on each other's reality TV shows.While it...
View ArticleBates #6 Turns 23
Wishing Alyssa Joy (Bates) Webster a very happy 23rd birthday!The mother of two little girls, her nickname is Bizz because she has always been a busy bee. She is very organized, is great at cooking,...
View ArticleBates Grand-Baby #8
When we visited with the Bates several weeks ago, we were thrilled to hear that two of the ladies were expecting. Erin Paine made her announcement October 17th, and now the other family member has...
View ArticleCarlin and Evan at Topgolf
Although they live three hours apart, Carlin Bates (19) and boyfriend Evan Stewart (22) are still able to see each other often. Last weekend, Carlin traveled to the Nashville area to spend time with...
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