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Cooking for an Army?
Kelly Bates: "As a mom, it's neat to see everybody back together again, as if we were still under one roof together again. I miss those days."Michael Keilen: "Mom thought we were cooking for the whole...
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Trick Riding with Trace and Lawson
Trick riding is one of Trace Bates' passions, and viewers have seen him display his skills on past episodes of the Bates' show. His dream of performing in a show became a reality last weekend, when he...
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Bates Fan File: Episode 714
My weekly Bringing Up Bates Fan File segment is "up" on the UP website! Check it out below:Photo/video courtesy of UP
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100th Episode Celebration
On Thursday's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, we watched the Bates' 100th episode celebration take place behind the scenes. Below are a few snapshots from the photo booth. Visit the UP website to...
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Bates Visit Florida (and Sea World)
This weekend, the Bates traveled down to Florida for a mini vacation. They visited with Alyssa and John Webster, celebrated Allie Jane Webster's third birthday, and showered not-yet-two-week-old Zoey...
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Kelly: 'That smell...rough'
The Bates aren't the most adventurous folks when it comes to trying new foods, but when they do step out of their comfort zones, it sure is entertaining to watch. In the video below, they try another...
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Carlin Turns 20, Allie Turns 3
Just two weeks after becoming a big sister for the second time, Allie Jane Webster is turning three years old. (Until now, Alyssa and John Webster have had three under the age of three!)But that's not...
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These Cows Aren't Pets...
Running from the cows“During our building project, we had some other people competing for our workers. Every few minutes, I’d see some little pretty girl walking over there, like one of my sisters…and...
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Allie's 3rd Birthday Party
It's hard to believe that little Allie Jane Webster is already three years old! Last weekend, the Bates traveled down to Florida to visit Sea World and attend Allie's birthday party. Are we just...
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Bringing Up Bates"Another Beautiful Season of Blessings"As the show opens, the Websters and Zach and Whitney are sitting on the porch at Papa Bill and Mama Jane’s house in Honea Path, South Carolina,...
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Wedding Episode Coming Soon!
Did you enjoy last night's show? We know you all have been eagerly awaiting Tori Bates and Bobby Smith's wedding episode. We are thrilled to announce that it's less than two weeks away! Below are the...
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Bates Celebrate Thanksgiving
Ellie BatesThursday's episode was jam-packed with entertaining and heartwarming footage of the Bates' Thanksgiving celebration. Josie and Kelton sit down with Gil and Kelly to discuss their...
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More Newborn Photos of Everly and Zoey
Everly Paine and Zoey Webster are just over two weeks old. The Bates were able to travel down to Florida last weekend to meet Zoey, celebrate Allie's third birthday party, and visit Sea World. And over...
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Bates Fan File 715
Hope your weekend has been great. My weekly Fan File is up and is embedded below. If you haven't already, be sure to take a look at my written recap, as well. Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Youngest Bates to Court
Josie Bates and Kelton Balka enter an official courtshipFive of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children are married, and two are in serious courtships. All the kids' relationships have had similarities and...
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Name That Price...Keep Trying
"I hate shopping. I don't shop very often, and typically when I shop, I don't look at the prices. Well I do now because Bobby said I have to. I'm just going to let him shop."-Tori BatesIn this web...
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The Paine Siblings
One week after Everly Paine's birth, Erin and Chad had newborn photos taken by photographer friend Taryn Yager. As is always the case with Taryn's pictures, the results were beyond adorable. See them...
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Bates Son-in-Law Turns 31
Wishing Chad Paine a very happy 31st birthday! Chad is the oldest of all Gil and Kelly's children and children-in-law. Do you remember the surprise trip that Erin planned for Chad's 30th? And the...
View Article'Countdown to I Do' Recap
Bringing Up Bates "Countdown to 'I Do"Kelly, Tori, and all but three of the bridesmaids make one last trip up to Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, for a final dress fitting at Renee’s Bridal.Renee Miller unveils...
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Conflict in Marriage
"Inevitably, somebody's going to squeeze the toothpaste the wrong way, and somebody's going to get upset. Eventually, feelings are going to get hurt."-Kelly Bates"I think Bobby and Tori will be...
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