'Lions, and Tigers, and Bates, Oh My!' Recap
Bringing Up Bates “Lions, and Tigers, and Bates, Oh My!”“One of the most exciting places to visit is Michael and Brandon’s house,” says Nathan during an interview. Ellie, Addee, and Callie arrive in...
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Motherly Michael
"From the time she was knee-high, she had this really mothering personality. They would tease her, in fact, growing up, because...that was her personality."-Kelly BatesDid you catch last night's...
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Fan File: Episode 725
For a look at each new episode of Bringing Up Bates, check out my weekly Fan File. My segment for "Lions, and Tigers, and Bates, Oh My!" is below. Enjoy!Photo/video courtesy of UP
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The 'Middle' Boys Visit Florida
As we learned on Thursday's episode, the Bates kids love visiting their married siblings. Whether they're up in Chicago with Michael and Brandon Keilen, down in Florida with Alyssa and John Webster, or...
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Josie the Hairdresser
"I know she's really good at it, they say, but I was a little nervous."-Trace Bates As we announced in February, Josie Bates (soon to be Josie Balka) has graduated from school and is working at a local...
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Win a KidCo SwingPod
Ever been in a situation where you've tried everything to calm a fussy baby and nothing seems to work?We know that a good portion of our readers are either parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, or...
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The Smiths' Big Move
"I hate moving. I always hated moving with my family, and it's like the biggest nightmare ever."-Tori (Bates) SmithOn Thursday's episode, Tori and Bobby Smith are facing a big change. They are about to...
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More Bates Family Antics...Tonight
Is it just us, or does it feel like we just saw a new episode of Bringing Up Bates, and here we are again, about to view another? The weeks have a way of rolling by, and some of the Bates feel the same...
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Bringing Up Bates"Just a Little Off the Top...Please"Josie loves her new job at Ross the Boss and Co. salon. “A lot of my family actually ended up helping me, which was amazing,” explains Josie, who...
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Fan File 726
Another episode of Bringing Up Bates is in the books. For those who missed "Just a Little Off the Top...Please" or are in the mood for a fun discussion, check out my Fan File clip below.Photo/video...
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Checking Josie's Work
"I've gotta admit it, I was a little nervous when I went to Josie for my first trim."-Lawson BatesThis extended scene from yesterday's episode shows a little more footage from Trace's haircut with...
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New Bates Family Photos
In celebration of 4th of July and Papa Bill's 80th birthday, the entire Bates family gathered with Gil's parents and siblings at the family farm in South Carolina. They also had a photographer duo,...
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2 Babies, 1 Determined Granny
"There's a lot of what-ifs. There's a lot of room for error."-Kelly BatesThis week on Bringing Up Bates, the Bates family is gearing up to welcome two Bates grandchildren. Granny Kelly wants to be...
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5 Little Bates Families
Over the weekend, we posted a couple group shots from the Bates' recent photo shoot. The talented photographers were Caleb and Brittany Cruse from Cruse Creative.With all the new babies and new...
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Never a Dull Moment
"Every time we have a family get together, someone announces something."-Addallee BatesAnd this time is no different. As the Bates gather at Zach and Whitney Bates' newly renovated house, there is some...
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Bates Men Respond
Jackson Bates, Nathan Bates, Lawson BatesLast Thursday, immediately after hearing about the destructive tornado that hit Marshalltown--a small community located in central Iowa--three of the Bates guys...
View Article'One Week, Three Babies?!' Recap
Bringing Up Bates"One Week, Three Babies?!"Gil and Kelly are trying to figure out how they can be on hand to meet both new grandbabies (Everly Paine and Zoey Webster) the moment they arrive. "Our life...
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Babies, Babies, Babies
Carlin Bates: "They say when you actually get pregnant, the whole mommy deal comes on you like that."Josie Bates: "You can be next."Carlin Bates: "I'll let you."The minute Tori (Bates) Smith announces...
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Bates #4 Turns 26
Wishing Lawson a very happy 26th birthday! Below is a photo from the rodeo that he and Trace performed in this spring. Tune in to next week's episode for footage. Lawson Bates and Trace BatesPhoto...
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Bates Fan File 727
Like clockwork, I have my Bringing Up Bates Fan File ready for you. Hope you enjoyed Thursday’s episode!Photo/video courtesy of UP
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