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40 Bates and Counting
Taking a Bates family photoNew Bringing Up Bates content is coming your way soon! The Bates clan spent the weekend together taking photos and filming promo scenes, commercials, and a new intro. The...
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Bates Adults at Chuck E. Cheese
Have you ever been to Chuck E. Cheese? The Bates have been a number of times. In fact, Carson Paine just celebrated his fourth birthday there this year. And it's not just a place that the little kids...
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Update on Alyssa's Heart Condition
John Webster, Zoey Webster, Alyssa Webster,Lexi Webster, Allie WebsterIndependence Day 2019 On April 11th, we shared news of Alyssa Webster’s heart surgery. (Click here to read our post with the...
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July 4th at the Bates Farm
The Bates clan spent 4th of July with Gil's family at Papa Bill and Mama Jane's farm, a celebration that has become an annual tradition. It was also Papa Bill's 81st birthday. And what's a family...
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Season 8B Promo Photo
As we shared a couple weeks ago, the Bates family did a promotional shoot with the network in preparation for Bringing Up Bates season 8B. The entire clan was present, although Zach was in and out due...
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Baby Willow Coming Soon
Josie and Kelton BalkaCelebrating 4th of July in Downtown Knoxville Josie Balka is just a couple weeks away from her July 25th due date! Older sister Erin Paine has a history of early deliveries, so if...
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More Farm Pics
As we shared earlier this week, a good portion of the Bates family spent Independence Day in South Carolina at Papa Bill and Mama Jane's farm. Here are a few more snapshots from their mini vacation....
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Zoey at 16 Months
In a couple weeks, Zoey Webster will be 16 months old (and so will Everly Paine--we shared a new photo of her in our June 28th post). Zoey is the youngest of the three Webster daughters, and Alyssa...
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Tammi, Laci, and Bethany Gowns
The dress business is booming! Erin Paine, Whitney Bates, and Carlin Stewart are continuing to add inventory to their online store, Bates Sisters Boutique. With a variety of styles, and even a few...
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Welcome, Willow Balka!
The 10th Bates grandchild has arrived safe and sound. Josie (Bates) Balka delivered Willow Kristy Balka this morning, July 19th, at 2:23am. Willow weighed 6lbs 10oz and was 19 inches long.Today,...
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Photos of Willow Balka
Have you heard the latest Bates baby news? Willow Kristy Balka arrived early yesterday morning (more info in yesterday's post). We already shared a picture of the new family of three, but here are a...
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Josie's Delivery
Josie Balka welcomed daughter Willow Kristy Balka, on July 19th after a reportedly 36-hour labor. The new mom ,who turns 20 on August 4th, had support from her many family members. Some provided...
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More Baby Girls!
Erin Paine and Whitney Bates have announced the names of their babies!Erin and Chad Paine are expecting a girl, whom they have named Holland Grace Paine, in December. Zach and Whitney Bates are also...
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Bates #4 Turns 27
Happy golden birthday to Lawson! Today is July 27th, and he's turning 27. Did you know that his legal first name is actually William? Lawson is his middle name.Tori Smith and Lawson BatesLawson Bates...
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The Stewarts' Master Bedroom
Carlin and Evan Stewart have been married for just over two months and just shared a photo of their gorgeous master bedroom. Erin Paine helped with the design. The green paint color behind the bed is...
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New Episodes Later This Summer
Happy Wednesday to all our lovely blog readers! We know that you are eager for new episodes of Bringing Up Bates to return to UPtv. Season 8A ended on April 11th, and season 8B is set to premiere later...
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Erin's 5th CD
Erin Bates Paine has just released her 5th piano CD. This one is a compilation of some of her favorite hymns, including "Be Thou My Vision" and "Near the Cross." The physical CD can be purchased on...
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Willow's Newborn Shoot
Josie Balka, Kelton Balka, Willow Balka Isn't she just darling? Josie and Kelton Balka did a newborn photo shoot with Taryn yager. Willow will be two weeks old tomorrow.If you enjoy this blog, be sure...
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Bates #17 Turns 10
Wishing Callie Bates a very happy 10th birthday! Her full name is Callie-Anna Rose, and she is the youngest Bates daughter. Photo courtesy of thebatesfamily.com, brandonandmichaela.com, UPtv
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Bates #10 Turns 20
Wishing Josie Balka a very happy 20th birthday!Josie BatesBates family vacation 2007 Josie and Kelton Balka 2019 Josie Balka, Willow Balka, Kelton BalkaJuly 2019Photos courtesy of...
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