Warden’s Girlfriend

Warden Bates, who turns 23 in May and is Gil and Kelly Bates’ 13th child, is in a relationship with Kaybrie Patterson. Also from East Tennessee, Kaybrie graduated high school last year and is playing college basketball. 

Meeting Gage Smith

Trace and Lydia Bates' most recent vlog is packed with exciting events. Miles Balka celebrates his second birthday with a roller skating party. Roller skating is an activity that the Bates have done frequently over the years, so many of them are quite good at it. Later, Lydia and Addallee Bates take Ryker to a monster truck show. Then Lydia heads to the hospital to meet Tori and Bobby's newest addition, Gage Smith. 

Smith Party of 8

Gil and Kelly Bates now have 39 grandchildren, with a 40th due in May! On February 28th, Tori and Bobby Smith welcomed their sixth child, Gage Turner Smith, who weighed 6 lbs 4 oz. That makes four boys and two girls for their family, and all six of their kids are seven and under. Kade Smith turns eight in November, Kolter Smith will be six later this month, Charlotte Smith will be five in June, Cambree Smith turns four in August, and Weston Smith will be two in May. Congratulations, Smith family!