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Engagement Plans?
"Carlin, I hear you all are discussing wedding plans. Does that mean you're getting engaged?"-Alyssa (Bates) Webster This Thursday on another all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates, the Bates family...
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Season 7 Full Episodes
Is your week off to a good start? In case it isn't, we have something to share that will hopefully improve your mood. The first three episodes of Bringing Up Bates season seven have been UPloaded to...
View ArticleDinner with Lawson
Special announcement from blog author Ellie: A couple nights ago, my husband and I had Lawson Bates over for dinner. My husband plays guitar and banjo, so he and Lawson did some jamming, and we filmed...
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An Evening with Lawson Bates Part 1
A couple nights ago, my husband and I (Ellie) had Lawson Bates over for dinner. After our meal (meatloaf) and some conversation, the two guys pulled out their instruments and had a jam session.Most of...
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Does Lawson Have a Girlfriend?
"Nice suit, but you're not crashing our party...not unless you've got a girl."-Kelly Bates On tonight‘s new episode of Bringing Up Bates, the Bates celebrate one of their favorite holidays, Valentine’s...
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Bringing Up Bates"Eye Love You Day"Kelly is in bed recovering from vision correction surgery, so Carlin is in charge of homeschooling, and she runs a tight ship. She wakes the kids up earlier than...
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Bates Vow Renewal
Yesterday marked Zack and Whitney Bates’ four-and-a-half-year anniversary. In honor of that milestone, as well as their upcoming five-year anniversary, the couple renewed their wedding vows during a...
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Lexi's Cake Smash
"When I'm looking at little Lexi in that highchair, I'm seeing Alyssa because Lexi is her lookalike." -Kelly Bates While the Bates clan was gathered in Rocky Top to celebrate Valentine's Day, they also...
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Big Bates Announcement
In a family with 19 children, big announcements are not all that uncommon, but they are always exciting. Late next week, the clan is going to reveal some Bates-sized news, so stay tuned!Photo courtesy...
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Bates Fan File 722
My Fan File segment for Thursday's episode is ready for viewing! It is embedded below.Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Big Bates Weekend
Happy Father's Day to Gil, Zach, John, Chad, Bobby, and all the dads out there!The Bates have had a fun-filled, family weekend. Gil and Kelly Bates' kids came back to the homestead from Nashville,...
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Bates Whisper Challenge
Bobby Smith, Tori (Bates) Smith, Kelly Bates, Gil BatesCan you read lips? Gil Bates can, and this skill comes in handy during the Whisper Challenge that he, Kelly, Tori, and Bobby compete in (video...
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Everly at 11 Weeks
On Sunday, we shared a couple new photos of Zoey Webster, so we thought we would follow up with an updated picture of Everly Paine. She's almost 12 weeks old. Aren't those chubby cheeks just adorable?...
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Carlin on Getting Married Sooner
Now that Carlin Bates is taking classes online rather than on campus, she is able to help her mom tutor the younger Bates kids. This is a huge help to Kelly, but Carlin admits that she had another...
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Kaci Turns 2
Wishing Kaci Lynn Bates a very happy 2nd birthday!Whitney Bates and Kaci Bates, May 2018Kaci Bates and Bradley Bates, 2017Bradley Bates, Zach Bates, Kaci Bates, 2016Photos courtesy of Zach and Whitney...
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The Bates 'Seas' the Day
Carlin Bates and Michael KeilenOn tomorrow's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, the Bates kids meet Gil's aunts and are shocked at how agile they are, even in their 80s. Below, you'll find a written...
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Kaci's Birthday
In case you missed it, yesterday was Kaci Bates' second birthday. Whitney loves taking photos of her babies, and she snapped some great ones. Kaci sure was thrilled about her special day!Kaci Lynn...
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Baby Smith's Gender Reveal
Bobby Smith and Tori (Bates) SmithIt's time to find out whether Tori and Bobby will be busting out the pink or blue when their first child arrives in November. They recently announced the news to...
View Article'Seas the Day' Recap
Bringing Up Bates"Seas the Day"Gil and Kelly have nine children who are still in homeschool. The oldest, Katie, is finishing up her senior year, while Jeb is in first grade. “Carlin has become such a...
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Another Big Bates Announcement
Yesterday afternoon, Tori and Bobby Smith revealed the gender of their first child, due in November. It's a boy, and they have already chosen a name. (Check the post for more details and a video.)And...
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