Katie and Travis were able to bring little Hailey Clark home! For those who would like to watch the emotional moment when Hailey entered the world, the proud parents uploaded part two of their birth story to YouTube. The first segment was posted a few days ago.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Hailey's Birth Story Part 2
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Hailey is Here!
Sweet little Hailey James Clark has arrived! Congratulations to new brand parents Katie and Travis Clark. When Katie and Travis headed to the hospital early yesterday morning, Kelly, Carlin, and Evan went along for support. Part one of the Clarks' birth story has already been uploaded to YouTube (link below). The Stewarts also shared a video of behind-the-scenes clips.
Friday, February 17, 2023
Baby on the Way
It's go time! Katie Clark is in labor, which means it won't be long before Hailey Clark makes her grand debut. If you think of it, keep mama and baby in your prayers. Even though Katie and Travis live in New Jersey, they have family members from Tennessee in town for this special occasion.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
More Bates Baby News
Possibly days before Katie and Travis Clark meet their firstborn, Zach and Whitney Bates have some baby news of their own to share. You guessed it...they are expecting No. 5! Whitney is due in August 2023. She had her 10-week appointment last week.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Baby Hailey Coming Soon
It’s almost go time! At their 35-week obstetrics appointment, Katie and Travis Clark were told by Katie’s doctor that Hailey will make her appearance sooner than expected. Katie is progressing quickly and will likely go into labor within the next couple weeks. They share the details in their latest YouTube video.
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Florida Bound
It has been a bittersweet Christmas for the Bates family, as they said goodbye to Erin and Chad Paine and their five kids, who are following God's call to start a new life in Florida. After months of planning and waiting, the Paines are all packed up and on their way.
Monday, September 26, 2022
Baby Clark's Name
Katie and Travis Clark announced the name of their baby girl! She is due March 4th, and her name will be Hailey James Clark. James is Travis' middle name and is the name of other Clark family members. The expectant parents posted a YouTube video sharing the name and showing a road trip to Tennessee in their new car.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Announcing Baby Clark
Did you see our post yesterday? Katie (Bates) Clark is pregnant! She and Travis just posted a YouTube video that shows the moments when Katie found out and then told Travis, as well as the reveals for both sets of grandparents (link below). Baby Clark is due late February/early March 2023.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Jackson's Girlfriend?
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Big Plans for the Stewarts' Old Place
You've likely heard that Carlin and Evan Stewart just moved into their new place. They moved out of a rental and into their first purchased home. Their rental is owned by some friends, and it will soon be inhabited by another Bates couple...Trace and Lydia. Now that the Stewarts have vacated, Trace will use his construction skills to do some renovations (link to their video is below). Lydia plans to move in soon and will be joined by Trace after their October 1st wedding.


