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Bates Pregnancy Updates
It won't be long before the Bates welcome two new members into their clan. Erin Paine and Alyssa Webster are each past the halfway mark in their pregnancies and are looking forward to meeting their...
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Bringing Up Bates "Decorating Dilemmas and Job Decisions"Kelly and Erin arrive in Chicago to help Michaela decorate her new rental home. (She and Brandon recently moved out of their tiny, one-bedroom...
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Erin the Decorator
Carlin Bates: "Erin's first house, her decorating styles were definitely a test run because her whole entire room...was bright pink."Chad Paine: "I felt like I went into a little dollhouse every night...
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'You Hold the Key"
"Because it's like I'm staring at the stars up in outer space when I'm looking at those eyes on your pretty face."A few readers requested that we post the video of the full song that Evan Stewart wrote...
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Tori's Engagement Ring
Before leaving Pensacola to move up to Tennessee, Bobby Smith stops at Jewelers Trade Shop, the store where his dad purchased his mom's ring years ago (video and photo below).He hasn't quite nailed...
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The Benevolent Bates
Which member of the Bates family is the most generous? The more accurate question is, are there any Bates who aren't generous? Everyone polled in the video below has a different answer, and they are...
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Kelton's Got Skill
"It's great to have a boyfriend that is good at everything, like Kelton is, because he's like another Chad."-Josie BatesBetween Tori Bates' wedding and Carlin Bates' courtship, we haven't heard much...
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Bobby Arrives in TN
It's Thursday, and we all know what that means....A brand new episode of Bringing Up Bates airs tonight at 9ET/8CT on UP. Will you be watching? Check out the promo video below. Photo/video courtesy of UP
View Article'Bobby's Happy Camper' Recap
Bringing Up Bates "Bobby's Happy Camper"“I’m extremely excited that Bobby is finally moving here,” says Tori. “Life is just going to be grand. Everything is going to be easy. Well, not really, but I...
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The Bates' Guest Quarters
"When Gil says to somebody, 'Let me give you a tour of the house,' the first thing that goes through my mind is...there's probably a mess."-Kelly BatesWhen Bobby's parents drive him up to Rocky Top,...
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Bates Updates January 2018
As always, the Bates have been busy! With such a large family, it can be difficult to keep track of all the things they are doing. Here are a few updates: Zach and Whitney Bates are still working on...
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Brandon's Science Lesson
"Brandon is really good at turning something that can be complex for kids and getting it to where kids can understand it."-Isaiah BatesIt's August 21st, 2017, which means that the long-awaited Solar...
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Bates #2 Turns 28
Wishing Micheal (Bates) Keilen a very happy 28th birthday! For those who haven't heard the story behind her name, click here to read our post from June 2015. Michaela and Brandon KeilenPhoto courtesy...
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Keilens Continue to Search for Answers
"Every test does bring a level of excitement and hope that this might be the answer."-Michael Bates KeilenThis Thursday on an all new episode of Bringing Up Bates, join Michael and Brandon as they...
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Big News From Josie and Kelton
Two Bates daughters are now one step away from planning their weddings. (Better grab the tissues, Gil!) Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart announced their courtship earlier this month, and now Josie Bates...
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Kelton's Courtship 'Proposal'
Josie Bates is in an official courtship with Kelton Balka! Kelton popped the big question at Emerts Cove Covered Bridge in Sevierville, Tennessee, a town near Gatlinburg. The UP crew was present, as...
View Article'SUN Day, Fun Day' Recap
Bringing Up Bates"SUN Day, Fun Day"It's August 21st, and the Bates are gearing up for the solar eclipse. Knoxville is set to experience near-totality.In preparation for their solar eclipse party, Kelly...
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Lexi Turns 1
Happy 1st birthday, Lexi Mae! In just a couple months, this little cutie will be a big sister to Zoey Joy Webster, due April 2nd. John Webster, Allie Jane Webster, Lexi Mae Webster, Alyssa...
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Kelly's Recovery From Surgery
Just wanted to share a quick update on Kelly Bates, who had eye surgery to correct her vision. The surgery was more involved than expected, but the Bates say they had a skilled doctor and that Kelly is...
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Lexi's Birthday Celebration
Oh baby! Lexi Mae turned one year old yesterday, and per Bates family tradition, the Websters celebrated with a cake smash (well, a cupcake smash). According to Alyssa, Lexi, whose nickname is "Mae...
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