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Bates #1 Turns 32
Whitney Bates, Zach Bates, Khloe Bates,Bradley Bates, Kaci BatesHappy 32nd birthday to Zach Bates! He is the oldest of the 19 Bates siblings, and he will soon be a father of four. (Whitney is due with...
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Gil Turns 56
Wishing Gil a very happy 56th birthday! Gil Bates and Kelly BatesGil Bates and Kelly BatesPhotos courtesy of @thebatesfam
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Nathan's Leading Lady
In September, Nathan revealed during an episode of Bringing Up Bates that he had a special someone in his life. He continued on to say that he wasn't ready to share any details with the public. Since...
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Another Balka Baby
In September, Josie and Kelton Balka shared that they had suffered a miscarriage in August. They had announced their pregnancy to the family at Willow's 1st birthday party in July. To kick off the new...
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Balka Announcement Photos
Willow Balka, Kelton Balka, Josie BalkaHave you heard the news? Josie and Kelton Balka are expecting a rainbow baby! This little one is due in June, just like Zach and Whitney's 4th. To see more...
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Lawson Earns NREMT
It's always great to celebrate a new accomplishment. Lawson recently earned his certification as an Emergency Medical Responder. He finished training at Roane State and then passed the NREMT (National...
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35 Weeks with Maci Webster
Another Bates baby will arrive soon! Alyssa has almost made it to the 36-week mark and is due on February 17th. Did you know about the Bates family back when Alyssa and John were expecting their first,...
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June is shaping up to be a busy month for the Bates clan. Zack and Whitney Bates already announced their fourth child, and Josie and Kelton Balka recently shared that they are having their second. And...
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Tori and Bobby's 3rd Baby Announcement
Kade Smith, Bobby Smith, Tori Smith, Kolter SmithHave you heard the exciting news? Tori and Bobby Smith are expecting a baby! This little one will be their 3rd child and Gil and Kelly Bates' 18th...
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Bates #2 Turns 31
Wishing Michael (Bates) Keilen a very happy 31st birthday! Coincidentally, Jana Duggar also turned 31 this month. Like Michael, Jana is the second-born in a family of 19 kids. The two have been friends...
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Lexi Turns 4
Happy 4th birthday to Lexi Mae Webster! She's the sixth Bates grandchild, and in just a few weeks, she will meet her little sister, who will be No. 15. Lexi Webster, 4th birthday party Alyssa...
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Gender Reveal: It's a Tie!
Zach and Whitney Bates just announced the gender of their 4th baby, due in June. We'll give you a hint: Their little family of six is now tied up, and Bradley is thrilled. That's right, it's a boy! His...
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Bates #8 and #19 Turn 24 and 9
For the members of the super-sized Bates clan, January and February is a popular time to be born. In fact, between January 23rd and February 1st, a time span less than two weeks, there are a whopping...
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Layla Turns 1
Happy 1st birthday to Layla Rae Stewart, the 13th Bates grandchild! Carlin Stewart and Layla Stewart Photo courtesy of Taryn Yager Photography (tarynyagerphotography.com)/@carlinbates98
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The Bates: 50 and Counting?
Gil and Kelly started off with a large immediate family, but they have almost reached the point where the "add-ons" will surpass the original members. For the short time between Jeb's birth in February...
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Bates in Breckenridge
The Bates are having a big bash in Breckenridge! Gil and Kelly Bates and the majority of their 19 children--plus in-laws, spouses, and non-married some significant others--met up for a family vacation...
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Lawson's Ski Buddy
As we shared yesterday, the majority of the Bates family is in Colorado this week for a ski vacation, and a few individuals who aren't part of the family tagged along. Katie brought Travis, Nathan...
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A Bates Look Back
It has been almost five months since the Bringing Up Bates season nine finale, and we know you are all hoping to hear news of season 10 soon. We don't have anything to report, but we do want to give...
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Erin's Health Struggles
The Paine familyWe encourage you all to pray for Erin and Chad Paine. Erin recently made public the news of the health struggles she has had over the past few months. She has been through three...
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Maci Jo is Here!
Allie, Lexi, and Zoey have a new sister! Alyssa and John Webster welcomed their fourth daughter, Maci Jo Webster, early this morning. She weighed 6 lbs 3 oz. Additional photos are coming soon, but you...
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