'Happy News and Health Concerns' Recap
Bringing Up Bates "Happy News and Health Concerns"Carlin and Evan have their first ultrasound at nine weeks. “For me, I’m still shocked that I’m pregnant,” says Carlin.“I feel like Evan and Carlin are...
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Welcome, Kolter Smith!
Kolter Gray Smith has arrived. He was born yesterday (March 25) at 4:17pm, weighing 6 lbs 6 oz and measuring 20 inches long. People Magazine has the exclusive story and photos. We think Kolter looks...
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Meet Kolter Gray Smith
Bobby Smith, Kolter Smith, Tori SmithHave you heard the news? Tori and Bobby welcomed Kolter Gray Smith two days ago. He weighed 6 lbs 6 oz and measured 20 inches long. One thing that was unusual about...
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Zoey Turns 2
Happy 2nd birthday to Zoey Webster! Until two years ago, the Bates family did not have any March birthdays. Now, they have three to celebrate at the end of the month. Kolter Smith was born on three...
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The Quarantining Stewarts
Evan Stewart, Carlin Stewart, Layla Stewart To help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Stewart family of three has been practicing social distancing. It has been a while since we have posted a new...
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Everly Turns 2
Zoey Webster turned two years old two days ago, and today, Everly Paine turns two. Happy 2nd birthday, Everly!Everly Paine, Erin Paine, Holland Paine, Carson Paine, Brooklyn PainePhoto courtesy of...
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Kelly on a Go-Kart
Go-Kart Racing with Kelly Jo BatesKelly Bates: "You have control of the pedals. You do not have to choose to get out there and drive like a crazy driver."Gil Bates: "That is true, but they don't call...
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Tomorrow: Bates in Texas
Trace Bates and ChaneyAn all-new episode of Bringing Up Bates is coming your way in exactly 24 hours (as of 9pm ET on Wednesday).Gil, Kelly, and Trace take a trip to Texas to visit Chaney. In addition...
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Bringing Up Bates"Texas or Bust?"Trace stops by Zach and Whitney’s house to discuss his upcoming trip to Texas. For almost nine months, he and Chaney have talked every day but one. Trace admits that he...
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Bigger [Courtships] in Texas
Zach Bates, Whitney Bates, Kaci Bates"It would make me very nervous if I was Trace. As big as all of the courtship things have been back in Tennessee, you know that everything has to be bigger in...
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Kade and His Newborn Brother
Kolter Gray Smith is 10 days old! According to proud parents Tori and Bobby Smith, Kade adores his new little brother.Kade Smith and Kolter SmithPhoto courtesy of Tori and Bobby Smith...
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Bad-Flavored Slime
This week on Bringing Up Bates, new parents Josie and Kelton Balka eat at a fancy restaurant in celebration of their one-year wedding anniversary. In this clip, Josie tries new seafood dishes and...
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Gil's Last Words
Gil BatesPrepping for shoulder surgery "Every time something like this happens, it makes me think about all the things that I haven't done. And I love you."-Gil Bates to Kelly JoIn addition to the...
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Surgery and Celebrations
Brandon Keilen and Michael KeilenIt's Thursday, and you know what that means. Tonight is Bates night! Tune in to UPtv at 9pm ET/8pm CT for an all-new, 30 minute episode of Bringing Up Bates.8:30pm ET:...
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Spring in Florida
Lexi Webster, Allie Webster, Zoey Webster, Alyssa Webster It has only been a few weeks since the official start of spring, but the weather in Florida is beginning to look like summer. In the Orlando...
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Bringing Up Bates"Surgery and Surprises"Josie and Kelton arrive at Chesapeake’s Seafood and Raw Bar for a first anniversary date night. Josie has been wanting to go out for seafood, but she admits that...
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Only a Bates Would Say That...
Game night with the Bates familyThings you probably never expected to hear anyone say...Kelly Bates: "Nothing makes me happier than having the house full, loud, kids crawling around everywhere.Gil...
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Carlin and Allie 2020
Today is the third double Bates birthday of the year! Carlin Stewart is turning 22, and Allie Webster is turning five. Happy birthday to these beautiful ladies.Alyssa Webser, Allie Webster, Lexi...
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Bates Baby Ultrasound Party
Kelly Bates, Carlin Stewart, Erin Paine, Tori Smith, Whitney Bates Bates baby ultrasound partyIt's a party! An ultrasound party, that is. In this sneak peek of Thursday's episode, the pregnant Bates...
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A 'Grand' Bates Sleepover
Babysitting the Bates grandchildren"I don't know if you would say my kids are well behaved. My girls are my wild children."-Erin PaineGil and Kelly Bates might be the parents of 19 children, but...
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