Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Allie Jane's Newborn Photos

On Saturday, Alyssa and John Webster had newborn photos taken of two-week-old Allie Jane Webster. Their photographer was Macey Heim, who also took the Websters' maternity pictures. Here are a couple shots from the session:

Allie Jane Webster

John and Alyssa Webster with Allie Jane

Photo courtesy Macey Heim Photography

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Monday, April 27, 2015

More "Bringing Up Bates"...Coming Soon!

Are you looking forward to the return of the Bates family? Season two of UP TV's Bringing Up Bates premieres on Thursday, June 4th, at 9pm ET. Click here to find out if the channel is available in your area. Meet Allie Jane Webster, watch Michaella and Brandon take the next step in their relationship, and receive updates from the rest of the extended Bates clan. Video preview below:

Monday, April 20, 2015

The Adorable Allie Jane

Allie Jane Webster is only nine days old, and she has already met most of her extended family. Much of the Webster side of the family lives in Florida near John and Alyssa, and Gil and Kelly traveled down soon after the birth to meet their granddaughter. This weekend, Alyssa and John drove up to Tennessee to surprise Alyssa's siblings, and they met up with Gil's parents and siblings on their way home. Allie Jane weighed 6 lbs 11 oz and was 20 inches long at birth.

 Alyssa and John Webster with Allie Jane Webster

 Gil and Kelly Bates meet their granddaughter


 Alyssa and Allie

 Proud Grandpa Gil


Mama Jane (Gil's mom) and her namesake, Allie Jane Webster


Photos courtesy UP/John and Alyssa Webster

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Michaella is Engaged!

This just in. Michaella Bates is engaged to Brandon Keilen! Brandon popped the question in Great Falls, Virginia, where he set up a scavenger hunt to lead Michaella to the spot where he was waiting to propose. Season two of Bringing Up Bates premieres June 4th on UP!

 Brandon pops the question

 And Michaella says yes!

 Michaella's engagement ring

The couple shows the ring to their parents

Photos courtesy of UP

Monday, April 13, 2015

Photos of Allie Jane

As we announced, Alyssa (Bates) Webster and husband John Webster welcomed their first child, daughter Allie Jane Webster, on Saturday, April 11th, 2015. Allie Jane, Bates grandchild No. 2, was born exactly 17 years after Carlin Bates.


Alyssa and John Webster exclusively told OK! Magazine that they are "ecstatic and grateful to receive this precious gift." Grandparents Gil and Kelly Bates say that they are "beyond blessed." 

Bringing Up Bates is currently on break, but season two will premiere at 10pm ET on Thursday, June 4th, only on UP.

Read the full story on the OK! Magazine website.

Photos courtesy OK! Magazine/Bates family

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Allie Jane is Here!

Gil and Kelly Bates now have two grandchildren! Alyssa (Bates) Webster and John Webster welcomed Allie Jane Webster. Both mom and baby are doing well. Details and pictures coming soon.

Bates #9 Turns 17

Wishing Carlin Brianne Bates a happy 17th birthday! 


Monday, April 6, 2015

Update on the Married Bates

The Bates family is bursting at the seams. Alyssa and her husband, John Webster, are expecting their first child (daughter Allie Jane) any day now. She is due April 10th.

Alyssa and John Webster

Erin is 31 weeks pregnant. She and her husband, Chad Paine, are looking forward to meeting their son, Charles "Carson" Stephen Paine IV. (Click here to read our post from last month.)

Erin and Chad Paine

Zach and Whitney Bates are adjusting to life with their son Bradley, who is five months old.

Zach and Whitney Bates with Bradley Bates

Friday, April 3, 2015

39 Weeks!

The Bates are preparing to welcome grandbaby #2. Alyssa (Bates) Webster is 39 weeks pregnant with little Allie Jane Webster.

Alyssa Webster

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Nathan Bates Goes Golfing

In the following video, filmed by Lawson Bates, several of the Bates are out golfing, and Nathan Bates attempts to make a 200-yard shot. See what happens...