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Bates Engagement Announcement
The big announcement has been made! Josie Bates and Kelton Balka are engaged!Photo courtesy of Josie Bates/thebatesfamily.com
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Josie and Kelton Engagement Photos
Have you heard the news? Josie and Kelton are engaged! There are more photos on the UP website, but here are a couple previews, as well as a video montage.Photos/video courtesy of UP
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Josie and Kelton's Utah Engagement Photos
On Friday, we announced Josie and Kelton's engagement. Kelton popped the question at Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. Following the proposal, the couple had engagement photos taken by Emily Klarer...
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'Bringing Up Bates' Fan File 723
My Bringing Up Bates Fan File for Thursday's episode, "Seas the Day," is up! If you missed the show, be sure to check out my written recap, as well. Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Bates Relationship Timelines
\In honor of Josie and Kelton's engagement, we wrote out some information about each Bates couple's courtship and engagement timeline. What similarities and differences do you see?Zach and Whitney...
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Jackson's Driver's Test
This Thursday on Bringing Up Bates, watch 16-year-old Jackson Bates, No. 12 in the Bates family lineup, take his driver's test (preview below). At this point, Gil and Kelly Bates must be on a first...
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3 Babies Under Age 3
"Can you imagine having three of 'em? I thought my hands were full with just one."-Chad PaineIt's almost time to welcome Everly Paine, so Erin and Chad need to rearrange the nursery to fit a third...
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New Webster Family Photo
Did you know that Alyssa Webster's father-in-law is Florida Congressman Daniel Webster? Alyssa and John actually met while working on the congressman's campaign six years ago.Alyssa and John and their...
View Article'Hit the Road Jack' Recap
Bringing Up Bates"Hit the Road Jack"Jackson just turned 16, so he and Gil head over to the DMV for the big driving test. “I’ll stand out here and pray for you, both of you,” Gil jokingly tells Jackson...
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Bates Fan File 724
My Bringing Up Bates Fan File segment for this week's episode is up. Here it is: Photo/video courtesy of UP
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Jackson the Safe Bates Driver
"Jackson is one of my favorite drivers, I think, because he is so cautions. And even though he's a young driver, I would rank him as one of our best drivers..." -Kelly BatesDid you watch Thursday's...
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Bates Baby Food
"Yep, that's from Florida. Smooshed banana from Florida."-Lawson BatesIn honor of the two new Bates grandbabies and the one to come, several members of the family taste an interesting type of baby food...
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Josie and Kelton's Engagement Trip
For those who haven't heard, Josie Bates is now engaged. Kelton Balka popped the question during a vacation to Arches National Park in Utah. The couple was accompanied by Gil and Kelly, as well as...
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2 Bates Birthdays on July 4th
Not only was yesterday Independence Day, but the Bates also celebrated two birthdays--Papa Bill's and Kelton Balka's. (Papa Bill turned 80!) Below is a photo of the newly engaged couple, Josie and...
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Pig Latin Whisper Challenge
Carlin Bates, Evan Stewart, Erin Paine, Chad PaineAre you familiar with Pig Latin? In this video, Erin, Chad, Carlin, and Evan try their hand at the whisper challenge with a twist. Rather than using...
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11 Bates Sisters...And Counting?
The Bates love spending time together, but gathering the entire family in one place is always a challenge. They recently met up for a photo shoot, which was much needed with all the new additions. The...
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Bates Feed an Anteater
This Thursday on Bringing Up Bates, Addallee, Ellie, and Callie Bates visit Michael and Brandon Keilen in Chicago. During their trip, they stop by one of the city's zoos and have the opportunity to...
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Erin's Kiddos
Counting Tori and Bobby Smith's son (to arrive in November), the Paine kiddos make up one-third of Gil and Kelly Bates' grandchildren. Carson just turned three years old, Brooklyn will celebrate her...
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Gil and the Boys Build a Seesaw
"At first, they're all gung-ho...but their attention spans are not that long."-Gil BatesOn tomorrow's episode, Gil recruits Judson and Jeb to help him build a seesaw. The boys are thrilled to begin the...
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Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!
Gil Bates and Judson BatesAre you looking forward to tonight's new episode of Bringing Up Bates? Scroll down for TV listings and snapshots from the snow. Thursday, July 128pm: Bobby's Happy...
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