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Win Brandon's Book
Have you heard about Brandon Keilen's new book, The Quest of Quinton: The Mystery of the Golden Scroll? We posted about its release in October. UPtv is giving viewers a chance to win one of five...
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Cruising Websters
John Webster and Alyssa WebsterBahamas cruise December 2019You may remember our October 2017 post about Alyssa and John Webster’s Royal Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas. At that point, Alyssa was...
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New Family Photos
This holiday season, you can probably guess what the Bates are thankful for. Their newest additions, Khloe Bates (born November 7) and Holland Paine (born November 26) are approaching their first...
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Non-Contact? What's That?
Gil Bates "...This is non-contact, as far as like really hurting people."-Gil BatesDoes your family play team sports during holiday get-togethers? The Bates do, when they visit Papa Bill and Mama...
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3 Bates Anniversaries
Mid-December is a busy time for the Bates family. In less than one week, three of the couples have anniversaries. Rather than bombard you with three separate posts, we decided to do a joint one. Zach...
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Bates #7 Turns 24
Wishing Tori Smith a very happy 24th birthday!The SmithsKade's 1st birthday partyKelly Bates and Tori SmithModeling dresses for Bates Sisters Boutique Tori with newborn Kade Smith Bobby and Tori...
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Hallmark Movies in Pigeon Forge
Gil and Kelly Bates32nd anniversary How did Gil and Kelly Bates celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary? Poor Kelly Jo broke her foot last Friday when she tripped on the last three stairs in the dark...
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Willow's 1st Christmas
Five-month-old Willow is ready for her first Christmas. It has been quite a while since we have posted a new photo of this little cutie, so we thought it was about time. And it's no surprise that her...
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Bates Christmas 2019
Gil and Kelly BatesChristmas on the farm! Papa Bil and Mama Jane (Gil's parents) hosted Christmas for their three children and many grandchildren at their home in South Carolina. Some of the married...
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Bates #1 Turns 31
Happy 31st birthday to Zach Bates! Today, he is celebrating with his wife and three kids, including seven-week-old Khloe.Whitney Bates, Kaci Bates, Zach Bates, Bradley Bates4th of July 2019Zach and...
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Gil Turns 55
Wishing Gil Bates a blessed 55th birthday!Photos courtesy of UPtv, thebatesfamily.com
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Websters Start 2020
Happy New Year! We thought we would kick off 2020 with a new photo of Alyssa and her girls. This year, Allie Jane will turn five, Lexi Mae will turn three, and Zoey Joy will turn two. Alyssa recently...
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33 Weeks with Layla Rae
The Stewarts still haven't received their Christmas present. It might be more fitting to call this one a Valentine's Day present, which is fitting because the Bates always have a big I Love You Day...
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Bates Season 9?
We know you all are eager for the Bates family to return with new episodes to UPtv, after season eight of Bringing Up Bates ended on November 21st. No news right now, but stay tuned for a premiere...
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The Keilens' Tennessee Home
Michaela and Brandon KeilenMichaela: "When we get all set up, we'll have a game night."Erin Paine: "I love that. [Are] there free babysitters?"Michaela, laughing: "I'll babysit, and y'all can play...
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Erin and Her 4 Babies
2020 is the year when Carson turns five, Brooklyn turns four, Everly turns two, and Holland turns one, but until those birthdays, Erin and Chad can say they have four children ages four and under. Gil...
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Lexi's 3rd Birthday Party
Lexi Webster, Zoey Webster, Allie Webster Lexi Webster celebrated her third birthday a bit early. Her actual birthday is on January 26th, but her parents hosted a party ahead of schedule. The theme was...
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Willow Turns 6 Months Old
Willow Balka is six months old today! Last season of Bringing Up Bates ended with Carlin and Evan's May wedding, so viewers haven't officially "met" Willow yet. Josie and Kelton chose not to film her...
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Bates #2 Turns 30
Happy 30th birthday to Michael Keilen! Michael "Michaela" is the second oldest of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children. She will celebrate her fifth wedding anniversary this year and is currently enrolled...
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Michael's 30th Birthday Party
Michael Keilen and Zach BatesMichael's 30th birthday partyHow did Michaela celebrate the start of a new decade? On her 30th birthday, her family threw a big party in her honor. Brandon also surprised...
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