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Bates Grad Party Pictures
Did any of you attend Trace and Carlin Bates' graduation party on Saturday? (If you did and would like to share your pictures, go ahead and email them to us at batesfamblog@gmail.com.) Unfortunately,...
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Carlin Bates' College Plans
As many of you know, Trace Bates and Carlin Bates celebrated their high school graduation last weekend with family, friends, and fans. (Click here to see pictures from the Bates' grad party.) What does...
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Trace Bates' College Plans
We just posted a video of Carlin Bates explaining what the future has in store for her, now that she has graduated from high school. (Click here to view.) Watch this video to find out how Trace Bates...
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More Bates Grad Party Pictures
Several readers have graciously sent us photos from the Bates' graduation party. (If you attended, email us at batesfamblog@gmail.com.) These snapshots are from a fan named William. Keep your eyes open...
View ArticleRecap: Bates Mother's Day Special
On last night's Bringing up Bates Mother's Day Special...Gil and Kelly describe each of their 19 kids:Zach: Teacher, researcher, studierMichaella: Heart of goldErin: Organized, perfectionistLawson:...
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Sugar 'n Spice 'n Everything Bates
What do you get when you put the super-sized Bates family in a kitchen filled with goodies? Watch this clever promo video to find out, and stay tuned for details on the next Bates special. Photo/video...
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Even More Grad Party Pics
We have more graduation party pictures to share! Shoutout to a loyal reader named Alice for sending them.  Chad Paine and Carson Paine Bradley Bates Gil and Kelly Bates Alyssa Bates Webster and Allie...
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'They were all so genuine and sweet'
A reader named Hayley was able to attend Trace and Carlin Bates' graduation party, which was open to the public. Scroll down to read her description of the event and see several of her pictures: My...
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From the Couch...
Only three weeks until the season four premiere of Bringing Up Bates! In the meantime, UP has a few more Bates specials for all you loyal fans. Tune in tomorrow at 9pm ET/8pm CT for "From the Couch:...
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Carlin: 'I was seriously running out of breath'
As we mentioned in this morning's blog post, UP has an exciting Bates family special in store for you tomorrow at 9pm ET/8pm CT.In the following sneak peek clip, Lawson, Nathan, Trace, Carlin, Katie,...
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Bates Grad Party Snapshots
We know you all have loved seeing pictures from Trace and Carlin Bates' high school graduation party. The Clark family shared the following snapshots with us. Can you tell if there any Bates family...
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New Photos: Allie & Carson
Gil and Kelly Bates are fixin' to welcome two new granddaughters this summer! Zach and Whitney Bates are expecting Kaci Lynn Bates on June 25th, and Erin and Chad Paine are looking forward to the...
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Websters on Parenthood
"John is the best with Allie. I leave her home sometimes, if I'm going out shopping late...and she's in perfect condition when I come back."-Alyssa (Bates) WebsterIn the following video interview,...
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Happy Birthday, Carson!
Wishing Carson Paine a blessed 1st birthday! Did you know that Carson's given name is Charles Stephen Paine IV? According to the Bates family, this lovable little grandson loves to laugh and give hugs...
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Erin: 'That's the worst thing ever!'
Well it's a good thing Chad Paine is Mr. Fix It. Watch the following video, and you'll see why we say that.For those who experience technical difficulties, we suggest switching web browsers or trying a...
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Alyssa and Michael: Watching Our Family on TV
"Sometimes they'll do stuff on the show, and I'm like, 'I didn't know they went there or they did that!'" admits Alyssa Webster in the video below.Alyssa Webster--who lives in Clermont, Florida, with...
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Carson Paine's 1-Year Pictures
How would you all like to see a couple more photos taken by the incredibly gifted Taryn Yager? This gal has a way of bringing out the cute in every little kid she photographs. If you live near...
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Michael and Alyssa on Marriage Advice
"One of the things that my parents encouraged us to do was read aloud together, and that's probably one of my favorite things that we still do."-Michaella KeilenIn the video below, Michaella Keilen and...
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Warden Turns 13
Happy 13th birthday, Warden! Did you know that Warden Bates is a fabulous singer? And his family often calls him "Tigger" because he's energetic and "full of bounce," as the Bates say.Warden is Gil and...
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Alyssa's New Look
Check out Alyssa Webster's new look! We think her new haircut makes her look several years older. What do you think?Alyssa (Bates) WebsterPhoto courtesy of Alyssa and John Webster
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