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Kade and His Smith Grandparents
After we shared snapshots of some of the Bates with newborn Kade Smith, several of our readers asked if Bobby's parents have been able to visit him and if we would be able to post photos. While our...
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Josie's New Decor
With help from a decorator friend, new bride Josie Balka has been spending the past couple weeks decorating the apartment where she and Kelton live. Josie and her friend were able to save money by...
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Thanksgiving as Told by Brandon
American Thanksgiving is coming up in just two days, and as you may know, the Bates have a tradition of spending the holiday with Gil's side of the family.Four years ago, back when Michael Keilen was...
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Kade Nears His Due Date
Kade Smith Kade is 11 days old but still four days away from his due date. Taryn Yager, the Bates' photographer friend who has taken photos for various members of the family on multiple occasions,...
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John Turns 29
Today, the Bates are gathered in Honea Path, South Carolina, with Gil's extended family. But before they enjoy their Thanksgiving meal, they first must celebrate John Webster's 29th birthday. Happy...
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Happy Thanksgiving, Blog Readers!
Wishing our American readers a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
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Bates Thanksgiving Snapshots 2018
As they do every year, most of the Bates clan gathered at Papa Bill and Mama Jane's farm in Honea Path, South Carolina, to celebrate Thanksgiving with the extended Bates. Even the Websters came up from...
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Zach's Season 8 Promo
Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means that Christmas is just weeks away. After Christmas is New Years, and you know what that means, don't you? A brand new season of Bringing Up Bates! New...
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Boho-Chic Winter Styles
A few days ago, I received a package in the mail from @SummerandRose, a boho-chic accessories and lifestyle brand with trends inspired by Venice beach vibes. I am thrilled to be a...
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Carlin's Wedding Date
Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart were engaged two months ago at Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine. But when will Bates wedding No. 7 take place? As of a week ago, Carlin and Evan had not nailed down a...
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The Bates Love Christmas
Carlin Bates, Lawson Bates, Josie Bates, Ellie Bates, Callie Bates, Addallee Bates, Jeb Bates, Judson Bates Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? It's not quite December, but the Bates are ready for the...
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Bates Christmas Trees 2018
Three of the Bates families picked out their Christmas trees this week. Zach and Whitney and the Paines went together, and it was their first year buying real trees. Down in Florida, the Websters...
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Keilens Attend Handel's Messiah
This beautiful couple (don't they just look radiant in blue?) is enjoying the Christmas season. Yesterday evening, they attended the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah. There has already been plenty...
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Bates Christmas Whisper Challenge
Carlin Bates, Evan Stewart, Erin Paine, Chad Paine The Bringing Up Bates season eight premiere is only four weeks away! We know there hasn't been a ton of new Bates content lately, but when new...
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Carlin's Wedding Date Announced
Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart Carlin and Evan have nailed down a wedding date! The two will become husband and wife on May 25th, 2019, which also happens to be one day before Alyssa and John Webster's...
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Bates Celebrate Meema's 80th
Kelly Bates and Meema This weekend, the Bates gathered with family and friends to celebrate Meema's 80th birthday. Meema is Kelly's mother and has been featured on Bringing Up Bates multiple times,...
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Bates 'Then and Now' Promo Video
Only three weeks to go until the Bringing Up Bates season eight premiere. Below is a short promotional video from UPtv that we think you're really going to love. Which Bates family member(s) do you...
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Whitney Visits NYC
Whitney Bates with the Grinch and Spider-Man Whitney Bates just returned from New York City, and the reason she went is sure to make you smile. Her mom has always wanted to visit during the Christmas...
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Kade's Newborn Photos
Bobby Smith, Tori Bates Smith, Kade Smith Kade Smith was born on November 9th, which means he will be five weeks old tomorrow. Two weeks after he arrived, Taryn Yager traveled to Tori and Bobby's...
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Zach and Whitney Celebrate 5 Years
Wishing Zach and Whitney Bates a very happy five-year wedding anniversary!Photos courtesy of UPtv, Zach and Whitney Bates, lawsonbates.com
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