Katie is said to be full of spunk and laughter. Required fields are marked *. So, whats going on with Nathan and Esther? Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. Parents Watch "Love Times 21" & "Papa Bill's Farm"! Katie completed a one-year Bible program at Crown College of the Bible. On December 3, 2021, Katie married Travis James Clark at Castleton Farms in Loudon, Tennessee. Here's How The Bringing Up Bates Family Feels About The Cancellation Of Their Hit Reality Show. Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. The cameras were there to capture the love, laughs and big life moments, as the family continued to grow. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and saved and baptized at Big Level Baptist Church. But I'm guessing that Josie is engaged. Katie's matron of honor was her sister Josie. Other(s) They go around in a circle, everyone praising Carlin about something-- her parents praise her for being so generous & always giving of herself, while Zach praises her diligence! WebThe Bates Family has some BIG NEWS to share! It's probably that Carlin and Evan are engaged and will be married by the end of summer. Actually if Evan and Carlin get engaged after a 10 month courtship, this would be pretty consistent with prior courtships the Bates have had. Travis's best man was his brother Michael. Since our last update, she celebrated her first Zade is one month away from turning one years old. Bringing Up Bates Trace & Lydia Bates Expecting First Baby, Carlin Bates Makes Drastic Change & Chops Off Long Locks, Bringing Up Bates Newest Grandkids Meet, See Precious Photo, NCIS 450th Episode Includes Some Unexpected Family Members: Details, See New Photos Of Joseph & Kendra Duggars Daughter Brooklyn, Returning Jeopardy! 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Maybe both Carlin and Josie are engaged, maybe Tori is having twins, maybe Lawson scored a recording contract it would be wonderful if Michael is pregnant or adopting a child. Along with her siblings, Katie was homeschooled growing up. We will try our best to answer to each comment but due to the amount of comments that we receive, we can only do our best. Trace & Lydia Bates tease a big surprise. I think its too early for a engagement. It remains a decent show because the material is fairly fresh and revelent, and not of ton of flashbacks. A native of Polk County, Jerry was the son of the late Lloyd Francis Bates and Exie Lee Thompson. Evan is in the pic. Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! Let's see: it's either 'get to know you', courting, engagement, marriage OR baby. Now, news has broken that the Bates family will be leaving TV for good. Back at the Bates home, the 2 large families hang out, playing basketball & cards together. So here are my guesses in order of probability:1. You must be 12 years old to water raft, so since Michaella isn't a big fan of the water, she volunteers herself to watch the 10 children who couldn't go. Before things went downhill for the Duggar family, their TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" was a great success. WebThe Bates family and the Duggar family have spent much time together through the years. On August 20, 2022, Katie revealed that she has some blood clotting disorders. The family decides to get chickens, since they would be able to provide the crew with fresh eggs. Nevertheless, they ended up enjoying it--but not withoutplentyof screaming (the instructor of 25 years says it's the loudest raft he's ever heard)! I dont think its a pregnancy announcement (but it could be baby Smiths gender). Enjoy! It was similar to the Duggar version, showing off their large family. After a few days of hard work from Gil & the older boys, they finally successfully finish building the chicken coop! Two Bringing Up Bates stars have made a very surprising statement about the ministry followed and promoted by close family friends the Duggars. Even with so many people in the family, the Bates always make a point to make birthdays special. Gil Bates (father)Kelly Bates (mother) They would eventually get another show, "Bringing Up Bates" on the station UPtv. Better to want more than bored . This confirmed speculation that the two were a couple that had been happening since they first appeared in each other's Instagram stories in late July 2019. They have nineteen children with four in heaven. Infertility is SO hard and I know from personal experience that the mixture of emotions being grateful to be an aunt and loving your nieces and nephews while longing for your own children is so conflicting! She is going to make an awesome mother. She is the sister of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Jackson Bates, Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee Bates, Ellie Bates, Callie-Anna Bates, Judson Bates, and Jeb Bates. i hope its something like hour long shows & more specials! On September 22, 2022, they revealed that they are naming their daughter Hailey James. Berlin, New Jersey On social media this week, Trace and Lydia have been promoting their new YouTube video and teasing a big announcement. Trace is the eighth out of the family's 19 kids. Jerry loved riding his motorcycle and fishing. Katie was regularly featured on both shows. They have six grandchildren in heaven. All rights reserved. Katie Grace Clark (ne Bates) (born October 5, 2000) is the eleventh child and seventh daughter of Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. When will the news be during the episode? Or perhaps it will be another courtship? WebToday, nine of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children are married, and 10 are unmarried, but tomorrow, their married kids will officially be the majority. Jerry attended Polk Central High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. So childish sounding and I am in my early 20s, the age group that says bump! All articles, images, product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. They have twenty-three grandchildren with two on the way due April and August 2023. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Katie appeared on the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting many times as a child. Their daughter Hailey James was born on February 17, 2023, at 10:29 pm. They will tie the knot on Thursday, May 12th, in San Diego, California. It is a baby and not a bump. Tori is already pregnant so that's out. On Instagram Saturday, Nathan shared a Reel, which is a short video. October 5, 2000 (2000-10-05) (age22) Or either Josie/Kelton or Carlin/Evan (or both!) I just have a feeling that she's going to get married before Carlin. I would love it to be that Michael is pregnant. Bringing Up Bates fans get a peek into the familys life. Despite the show being canceled, fans still get many updates via social media these days. Fans wish the show would return to UPtv, but that doesnt seem likely these days, unfortunately. Some are also hopeful that the family will be picked up by another network. We can't wait to meet him. They have twenty-three grandchildren with three on the way due in April, August, and September 2023. They both have large families and their children are similar in ages and grew up together. I bet its the gender of Tori and Bobbys baby! Anonymous at 1:30pm same, poor baby keeps getting called a bump. I tend to go for Carlin and Evan are engaged but I do hope its Michaela & Brandon are expecting. we will find out soon . They use their channels to share a little bit of everything with their fans. appeared on Good Morning America. Will you be vacationing this year? They call it the "For Knox" of Chicken Coops. I hope it is either a pregnancy for Michaela or Tori getting a teaching job. They have twenty-three grandchildren with three on the way due in April, August, and September 2023. Jerry attended Polk Central High School and served in the U.S. Marine We will be sharing their wedding photo as soon as it Before we share Trace and Lydia's big news, we wanted to give you all a chance to watch it on their youtube channel. Their courtship proposal is featured on the Bringing Up Bates episode "I Love You to Piz-zas!". Josie is engaged2. I can't stand the phrase baby bump. October cant come soon enough!!!. However, due to Katie's blood clotting disorder, they said that the baby could arrive around mid-February 2023. You will find links to their registries on Lawson's website . She's fully licensed and working for months. Family and friends have been Gender reveals are not considered an announcement. Watch for a special announcement this Thursday during @SmallTownBigMayor at 9:30 PM ET on UPtv! Watch for a special announcement this Thursday during @SmallTownBigMayor at 9:30 PM ET on UPtv! I hope that Michaela is pregnant! Carlin wasn't expecting much of a celebration with everyone being so busy, but they surprise her with cake, balloons, and roses! Meet the super-sized Bates family: Parents Gil and Kelly Jo Bates have 19 kids, 3 kids-in-law, and their first grandbaby on the way! Katie worked as a stylist at her sister Josie's company Effortless Beauty. Aubrey Chorpenning has been a freelance writer since December 2016 and has primarily focused on reality TV and celebrity news. In May 2020, she graduated from the Cosmetology program at Crown College. On February 17, 2023, Katie and Travis shared a post stating that it was baby time. Whitney is expecting4. and get ready to go water rafting! However, the TLC version of the show didn't last, only airing five episodes. cant get enough of this family! The day the chicken coop is being built happens to be Carlin's 14th birthday! On the Next Bringing Up Bates - A Big Announcement! In order to build the coop where Kelly wants it, the family has to clean out a lot of junk. Being a family of 21 people, Gil is always looking for ways to save money and be frugal. An online guest register is available at mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com. She enjoys pranking her family, reading history books, and deer hunting. Tori is having twins!! Bringing Up Bates star Lawson Bates and actress Tiffany Espensen are married! All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. I know! The couple shared their first kiss at the altar. Since our last update, he celebrated his first Christmas, New Years, and Valentine' John and Alyssa are due to welcome their fifth child next month. For more news about the Bates family and their show, Bringing Up Bates, check back withTV Shows Ace. Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. Michael is adopting or expecting None of those would come as a big surprise except for the last one. In the description for the video, the couple writes, She said yes!!! We will be sharing their wedding photo as soon as it Before we share Trace and Lydia's big news, we wanted to give you all a chance to watch it on their youtube channel. I hope for Michael that she pregnant but I'm guessing an engagement or preganacy by Zach & his wife. That wasn't the end of their time on television. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Etienne; two brothers, Edward Thompson and William Bates. Oh I love Bates sized news! She is the wife of Travis Clark and the mother of their daughter, Hailey. Hailey (daughter) Today is a big day for Trace and Lydia. Tiffany & Lawson Bates Make Exciting Announcement - YouTube Hello everyone welcome to our channel Bates Family Gossip. Can't wait to hear what it is. Ellies reference to Bates sized news makes me think it could be something bigger than just a gender reveal or engagement. . Carlin is engaged3. Thanks for leaving your comments! WebBig Bates Announcement In a family with 19 children, big announcements are not all that uncommon, but they are always exciting. It's a sad farewell when the Paines finally have to head back home, but they look forward to the next time they can be together. She was a bridesmaid at her sister Carlin's wedding to Evan Stewart on May 25, 2019. So, what do you think of Esther Keyes and Nathan Bates big announcement? Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates and husband Evan Stewart are expecting their second baby together, E! They will be getting married later today. and then do something really exciting-- go white water rafting! Another possibility is a baby gender reveal by Tori and Bobby but I think it's still a tad early for that. Those chickens liked the front porch better than the backyard, which Kelly & the girls didn't appreciate! Likely an engagement announcement from Carlin or even Josie but my heart TRULY prays and hopes that it's some baby news from Michael and Brandon. She has been working there for months. [I hope cuz I don't have facebook.]. Fans of "Bringing Up Bates" recently learned that the show would be canceled after 10 seasons (via US Weekly). As fans know, UPtv pulled the plug on the Bates familys show in January 2022. The girls birthdays are on Cambree is now seven months old and that means that it's time for a new update on her. Love this family! Following an early celebration at Gil and Kelly's house, many of the married Bates kids either spent the holiday in their own homes or with their in-laws. Gil and Kelly and the younger children, as well as Nathan and Esther and Trace and Lydia, traveled to the family farm to be with Gil's parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews. Born . Kenna Joy Bates (born October 17, 2022) is the only child of Nathan Bates and Esther Bates . A Truly Big Bates Announcement: Josie has a job in a real salon. Late next week, the clan is going to reveal some Bates-sized news, so stay tuned! They have six grandchildren in heaven. MILL SPRING Phillip Jerry Bates, 69, of Mill Spring, passed away Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills following a brief illness. They have twenty-three grandchildren with two on the way due April and August 2023. But I really hope Micheal is pregnant.. Zachary, Lawson, Nathan, Trace, Jackson, Warden, Isaiah, Judson & Jeb (brothers)Michaela, Erin, Alyssa, Tori, Carlin, Josie, Addallee, Ellie & Callie-Anna (sisters) What do you think it is? I have that same feeling. I was there too. They sometimes post videos of their children, Q&A sessions, and more. Travis wrote the song "I Choose You" for the wedding. On August 6, 2022, Katie and Travis announced that they are expecting their first child, due March 2023. Travis Clark (2021present; 2 years) The wedding had around 400 guests. In trying to be resourceful, Gil may have gone a little overboard over the years with saving different things--he himself even admits he could probably be on the show. Fans of "Bringing Up Bates" recently learned that the show would be canceled after 10 seasons (via US Weekly ). During the weekend of February 11th, John and Alyssa a double birthday party for their daughters, Lexi and Maci. Our aim is to post all points of view, but we do not post anything that is profane, insulting, derogatory, or in poor taste. UPtv has announced that Bringing Back Bates has been renewed for Season 11. The new episodes will premiere Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Otherwise, the rest is fair game! The house is buzzing as the family gathers for dinner, including married couples Zach & Whitney -- who are expecting baby Bradley in one month and Erin & Chad. So, maybe Nathan and Esther will use their YouTube channel for the same reasons. She and her siblings were raised as active participants of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas. Children UPtv released a statement about the show's future that read, "We will not be premiering 'Bringing Up Bates' season 11 on UPtv as planned as we will be focusing our programming in 2022 on movies and a new scripted series to be announced soon." Josie and Kelton are both done with school and working. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement unless specified. Just my guess. Social media I can't wait for the announcement! Military honors will be conducted by the Polk County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. A big announcement is always an engagement or new pregnancy. Scroll down to check On March 9, 2020, Travis asked Katie to begin an official courtship. I would (literally) cry tears of joy to hear they're welcoming a little one into their lives! Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a29fecb79ef3ae31cce271d5b2a4c519" );document.getElementById("eedd789636").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Copyright 2023 by TV Shows Ace. Cant wait! In the Bates home, it's praises before presents on birthdays! They will be getting married later today. WebWelcome to our blog for the Bates family! Episode descriptions for the first 3 episodes are below: The first 2 episodes of the series, "Love Times 21" and "Papa Bill's Farm", are now available to watch for free! To this day, fans still Trace is part of the Bates family, who were seen in the reality series Bringing Up Bates from 2015 to 2021. So my prediction is that someones courting. Today, Judson Wyatt, Gil & Kelly's 18th child, celebrates his 2nd birthday! Televisions biggest family is returning for more. They have nineteen children with four in heaven. They announced that a few weeks ago. This site/blog is dedicated to providing factual information & regular updates on the Gil and Kelly Bates family and their show. With their parents present, Travis also sang the song "Will You Marry Me" that he wrote for Katie and played guitar. In addition to writing about and watching TV, she enjoys spending time with her family and cats, baking, reading, and doing DIY projects. But Josie isn't? Her bridesmaids were her sisters Alyssa, Carlin, and Addallee, her sister-in-law Whitney, Travis's sister Kayla, and her friend Caitlin Kaetzer. Yesterday, Trace and Lydia announced that they will be sharing big news on Saturday (March 4th) at 3pm. A few weeks ago, on August 8th, the Bates family (all 21 of them!) She was a bridesmaid at her sister Josie's wedding to Kelton Balka on October 5, 2018. She has to take two shots a day during pregnancy. In a family with 19 children, big announcements are not all that uncommon, but they are always exciting. Katie Grace Clark (ne Bates) (born October 5, 2000) is the eleventh child and seventh daughter of Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. Tori's already pregnant, Alyssa and Erin both just had babies. The video is about four minutes long and features all of the highlights from their special day. Michel is having twins or Josie and Carlin get a double wedding. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral chapel with Reverend Mike Gettys and Reverend Jeremy Wood officiating. I guess well just have to wait and see. Let us know in the comments below. Bates on Good Morning America (Video Clip)! What do you think it is? Trace and Lydia tied the knot in October 2022, got settled into their new house, and now theyre ready to welcome a new addition to their family. A baby would have to be Zach & Whitney or Michael and Brandon. Or they could end up doing something totally different. By wearing leggings under their skirts, the Bates are able to stay modest while water rafting. Late next week, the clan is going to reveal Surviving is his loving wife of 39 years, Cindy Wood Bates; one daughter, Misty Edwards (Brant) of Fort Campbell, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Brittany Scott (Zack) and Dylan Edwards; three sisters, Elizabeth Childress of Virginia Beach, Frances Kuykendall of Columbus and Judy Johnson (Keith) of Mill Spring; one brother, Charles Bates (Vicki) of Henrietta. Gil's friend sets him up with several adult chickens and about 20 chicks! They have six grandchildren in heaven. They were filming her gender reveal party over the weekend. There isn't much variation with these families, is there? They have six grandchildren in heaven. Love this family, can't wait till next show, It has to be about tori baby gender reveal or one of the girls are engaged. Are you excited to see what they decide to share on their YouTube channel? The next day, during the building of the chicken coop, the family is reminded that Warden & Isaiah have a dentist appointment! On March 10, 2020, they announced their courtship. Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! News can exclusively reveal. First, the good news: Finley Marie Paine has arrived! I wonder if it will be another pregnancy? Shameless Raquel Leviss Flexing Tom Sandoval Affair. Between January 23rd and February 17th, a span of less than four weeks, the Bates family has a whopping 10 birthdays to celebrate, including two "double birthdays." The first double birthday was Trace and Jeb on February 1st, and the second is today. Jackson is turning 20, and Addallee is turning 16. Happy birthday to this brother-sister duo! Nathan popped the question after an elaborate three-day trip. I would guess that Whitney is expecting which would be why they renewed their vows now. Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. A native of Polk County, Jerry was the son of the late Lloyd Francis Bates and Exie Lee Thompson. Many of the children remain close friends and have taken part in each others' weddings. This time around, the Bates are going to keep the chickens in a coop--but first, they have to build the coop! Lawson steps up and offers to take them. I was there! Bates Family Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. We probably know each other :). Eleven of their children are married while one is in a relationship. Today is a big day for Trace and Lydia. The obvious choices are:Toris pregnantJosies engagedCarlins engagedThe truly biggest Bates announcement would be:Michaela is pregnantLawson is courtingTori got a teaching position in a public schoolJosie got a job in a salon. Their engagement is featured on the Bringing Up Bates episode "Due Dates & An Engagement Getaway!". are engaged. I think a new pet or new business opportunity. The girls birthdays are on Cambree is now seven months old and that means that it's time for a new update on her. They first met on June 27, 2019. Can't wait for the big news! His groomsmen were his brother-in-law Cameron, his cousin Jeffrey Walsemann, his cousin-in-law Jeffrey Weaver, Katie's brother-in-law Evan, and his friends Aaron Scully and Gavin Ziegler. Actually, (1) We already know Tori is pregnant, that was the last "Big Bates Announcement" and (2) Josie already has a job in a salon. After revisiting some of our favorite places together, and making some new memories along the way, we are overjoyed to announce that we are engaged! Carlin is engaged or Josie is engaged. Im hoping one of the boys is courting, or that Michael is expecting - that would be wonderful news!! I'm pretty sure the only one that lasted more than a year was Michaela and Brandon, and in their case there was no "dating in everything but name" pre-courtship period like the younger Bates have had.And while Josie and Kelton have only been officially courting for 6 months they have known each other for 3 years, so I wouldn't be surprised to hear them announce an engagement either. It continued, "When we premiered 'Bringing Up Bates,' the series was focused on parents with 19 kids who were teenagers and young children. They have nineteen children with four in heaven. The flower girls were Katie's nieces Willow and Layla and their dog Remi. Carlin and Josie are engaged, Michael and Whitney are pregnant. The romantic gesture was captured by a videographer, and the couple has shared several sneak peeks since they announced their engagement. With such a successful product on their hands, TLC wanted to add a similar show to their arsenal. I'm guessing either Michael is pregnant or Josie or Carlin is engaged. She is the sister of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Jackson Bates, Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee Published 5:03 pm Thursday, March 2, 2023. Bates Engagement Announcement; Another Big Bates Announcement 'Seas the Day' Recap; Baby Smith's Gender Reveal; Kaci's Birthday; The Bates 'Seas' The proposal took place in an ocean pier gazebo, which was decorated with candles, a large heart constructed of red roses, and a sign that read, "Will you marry me?". Yesterday, Trace and Lydia announced that they will be sharing big news on Saturday (March 4th) at 3pm. They've known each other longer than Carlin & Evan too so it's not surprising that they might move faster. And now, the heavy news: 'Bringing Up Bates' has Their TLC show was called "United Bates of America." Josie already has a job in a salon. Several other Bates family members, including Alyssa Webster and Carlin Stewart, have YouTube channels as well. The bates date for a while before courtship so I don't think it's a new courtship. Finally they get some chickens to put in the big coop! Their statement was optimistic and ended with reassuring fans they would keep them up to date on their lives. Their first video is their engagement recap. Eleven of their children are married while one is in Welcome to our blog for the Bates family! The Bates had chickens once before, but instead of having a coop, the chickens were free-rangewhich didn't work out so well. Unless otherwise stated, photos courtesy of: UPtv; thebatesfamily.com; chadanderin.com; lawsonbates.com; keilencorner.com; @zachnwhitbates; @websterforever; @johnw1121; @bobby_torilayne_smith; @josie_balka; @keltonbalka; @carlinbates98; @evanpstewart16; @jacksonebates; @wardenjbates; @tracewbates; @kgbates2000; tarynyagerphotography.com/@tarynyagerphotography, Copyright 2012-2016 Bates Family Blog. While most of the kids were excited and ready to jump intheirrafts, Kelly, Erin, and Josie were all a little scared. In the thumbnail, The group drives the 3 hour drive to Georgia, where they go on a train ride--and with 33 people, they take up a whole train car! In came the Bates family, friends of the Duggar bunch. Three months after their Italian engagement, Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen have nailed down a wedding date and are ready to announce. She considered studying nursing after finishing this program. In 2012, TLC aired one season of the show United Bates of America, which focused on Katie's family. Otherwise she would be 8 months pregnant for their 5 year anniversary. After just 24 hours, the video has received over 32,000 views from fans. Thursday, March 2, 2023 Trace Tori is pregnant. The Paine family of 12 is coming to stay with the Bates, making the total number of people in the house 33! Yesterday we shared our updated February birthday cover and today we are back to share our March birthday cover. The chicks are growing and doing well, and the Bates are definitely enjoying the eggs--the adult chickens yield 2-3 eggs a day! Photo courtesy lawsonbates.com The Bates Family/Instagram. Either someone is pregnant or getting engaged. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the McFarland Funeral Chapel. You can find here the latest and trending news. So those are out. Since our last update, she celebrated her first Zade is one month away from turning one years old. Katie Grace Bates was born at 5:55 p.m. on October 5, 2000, in Tennessee, to Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. Tori is pregnant and Josie does have a job in a salon. I think this announcement will be the gender of Toris baby. It could be anything, cause with the bates family you never know! WebThe Duggars' European vacation continues. In 2015, UpTV began airing a similar show, Bringing Up Bates. This was shortly before a new season was going to premiere. Thank you to Gil and Kelly Jo Bates for welcoming viewers into your family's home over the past ten seasons.". Katie Grace Bates For their honeymoon, Katie and Travis went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Gil and Kelly got married in 1987. On the show, the Bates talked about a little bit about their new reality show & why they decided to do it, plus a lot about their family life and how they make things work with over 20 people in the household!