The 'Do-Gooder' Bates
"Our goal is, when there is an opportunity that arises, do whatever we can to make a difference. Of course we can't do that all the time...but whenever we can, we do our best to."-Lawson BatesOn...
View ArticleIcing on the Cakes
T.G.I.T (Thank Goodness It's Thursday!)Tonight on an all new episode of Bringing Up Bates (9pm ET/8pm CT on UP), Isaiah is celebrating his 13th birthday with a laser tag party in the Bates' backyard....
View Article'Icing on the Cakes' Recap
Bringing Up Bates "Icing on the Cakes"Nathan, who has been down in Texas doing flight training with a program called ALERT, is back home for the first time in several weeks. He and Lawson and Trace...
View ArticleWarden the Cake Baker
"Whenever anybody is ever wanting a cake made, they sort of come to me."-Warden BatesIt's Isaiah's 13th birthday, but Kelly is away babysitting Allie and Lexi Webster while Alyssa and John Webster take...
View ArticleBates Fan File: Episode 710
It's Friday, which means I have another Bates Fan File clip for y'all! For those who were able to watch last night's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, what did you think? Photo/video courtesy of UP
View ArticleAll You Need is Love
We hope all our readers are having (or had) a wonderful weekend. To brighten your day, we have a couple sweet photos to share. The first is a granny-grandbaby moment with Kelly Bates and Brooklyn...
View Article#FabFitFun Spring Box
With winter coming to a close and spring about to begin, it's time to check out the latest #FabFitFun box. For those who haven't heard of FabFitFun, it's a subscription box filled with beauty,...
View ArticleBates Gathering...and Big News?
"There's some kind of news in there. There's a wedding or a baby or something good, and I'm wanting to find out."-Kelly BatesDuring an outdoor dinner gathering with all his children, children-in-law,...
View ArticleTori's Purple Bridesmaids Dresses
Are you looking forward to tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates? The Bates have a family get together, and then the ladies drive up to Kentucky for an appointment at Renee's Bridal. After Tori...
View ArticleTori's Dress Day (Tonight)
Are you all set to watch tonight's new episode? The show opens with a Bates family get together. The Keilens are in from Chicago, and the Websters are visiting from Florida.Michael Bates Keilen,...
View Article'Big Decision, Bigger Opinions' Recap
Bringing Up Bates "Big Decision, Bigger Opinions"The entire family is in town, so they all gather at Norris Dam for an outdoor dinner. While setting up the food, Gil comes across a stack of envelopes....
View ArticleBates Go Skiing in CO
 Lawson Bates and Nathan Bates, Granby Ranch 2018This week, some of the Bates are at Granby Ranch in Granby, Colorado, enjoying a ski vacation. And their good friends the Duggars are there, as well!The...
View ArticleBates Fan File 711
Hope your weekend is off to a good start. This week's Bringing Up Bates Fan File was ready last night (UP graciously does all the graphics and editing) but I was too tuckered out from a long week to...
View ArticleEvan Learns a Trade
We know you all enjoy seeing photos of the courting couples. We shared a new snapshot of Josie Bates and Kelton Balka last Sunday, and now we have one of Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart. As many of you...
View ArticleLittle Bates Close on First Home
Zach and Whitney Bates are homeowners! They purchased their first home at the end of last year and will be sharing their journey with fans this Thursday on Bringing Up Bates. The property has a...
View ArticleTori's Dress Day: Exclusive Photos 1
Last week on Bringing Up Bates, fans watched Tori Bates travel to Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, with her mom and sisters to choose her wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses. She and Kelly had already met with...
View ArticleThe Paines' Nursery
Life in a two-bedroom house with two (almost three) small children can be a struggle, but Erin and Chad Paine are handling it well. With her due date only five weeks away, Erin has been redecorating...
View ArticleKatie and Trace
With all six of her older sisters either married or courting, Katie Bates is the oldest Bates daughter who is still single. At age 17, she is in her last semester of high school and is taking dual...
View ArticleChad's New Job
"It's kind of like jumping out of a plane. You've gotta jump."-Chad PaineThis evening on Bringing Up Bates, learn more about the new job that has Chad Paine excited about going to work each day (promo...
View ArticleHome Renovations Galore!
Grab your hammer and hardhat and tune in to an all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates tonight at 9pm ET/8pm CT. The Paines are helping with a flip house (photo No. 2), while Zach and Whitney are fixing...
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