Thanksgiving on the Farm 2023

Spending Thanksgiving on Papa Bill and Mama Jane's farm in Honea Path, South Carolina, is a Bates family tradition. It's always an exciting time filled with lots of family togetherness and tasty food, and this year was no different. Trace and Lydia posted a video with footage. 

Trace and Lydia Bates: Bates Thanksgiving

William Paine's Birth Story

William Gage Paine, who arrived October 30th, is eight days old. Due to his premature arrival, he spent time in the NICU but is now home, surrounded by his five adoring older siblings. Proud parents Erin and Chad Paine just posted a YouTube video in which they share their birth story with Baby #6.

William Remains in the Hospital

Yesterday we shared the news of Erin’s delivery of little William Gage Paine, and we know you must be eager to hear how the Paines are doing. Although William is well, he will remain in the hospital for monitoring due to his premature birth. PEOPLE Magazine has a beautiful photo of the elated parents and their sweet bundle of joy. 

Welcome Baby Paine #6

The Paines are officially a family of eight! Erin and Chad Paine welcomed William Gage Paine on October 30th, 2023, at 5:49am, weighing 5 lbs 10 oz. He came about five weeks ahead of his December 6th due date, which is normal for Erin, who usually delivers between 35 and 36 weeks.

 

Footage from Jackson Bates' Wedding

It has been one week since Jackson Bates married Emerson Wells. Now that the Bates are no longer on reality TV, family weddings won't be publicly featured in the way they once were. However, a few of the Bates siblings have posted YouTube videos that include footage from Jackson and Emerson's big day. 

Katie and Travis Clark uploaded a video that shows their flight, trip to Disney World, and the wedding. The Websters' video includes preparations with various family members, as well as wedding footage. Trace and Lydia Bates' video features their road trip and shots from the wedding.