A Chat with Mama Jane Bates

The Bates absolutely adore Gil's parents--Papa Bill and Mama Jane. They were featured on various episodes of Bringing Up Bates, but it's time to get to know them even better. Erin Paine recently sat down for a chat with Mama Jane, who is now the full-time caretaker for Papa Bill, and uploaded the conversation to YouTube.

Keilens' 2nd Q&A

Michaela and Brandon Keilen are such kind-hearted people, each with a warm, infectious smile. You'll enjoy sitting down to watch their newest question and answer video, as they discuss their relationship with God, whether they have ever questioned the faith they were raised in, an update on their infertility journey, and other topics. 

Video: Michaela and Brandon Keilen--Question & Answer #2

Baby Will Meets His Family

William Daniel Bates has received a lot of love from his many, many family members since his arrival. The latest YouTube video from proud parents Lawson and Tiffany Bates is sure to bring tears to your eyes. Baby Will meets both sets of his grandparents, and Lawson explains the meaning behind his name. Later, Lydia Bates stops by to snap some newborn photos. Other visitors to the hospital include Nathan, Esther, and Kenna Bates and Michael and Brandon Keilen,

 

 

Another Shared Bates Birthday

Have you heard the exciting news? Lawson and Tiffany Bates delivered their baby boy! William Daniel Bates arrived July 19th, 2024, and weighed 7 lbs 2 oz. William is the 30th Bates grandchild, and he shares a birthday with five-year-old Willow Balka, the 10th Bates grandchild. That makes seven shared birthdays for Gil and Kelly Bates' clan.

William arrived eight days before Lawson's 32nd birthday. Part two of William's birth story is now on YouTube, and it features plenty of adorable face shots of the little guy.

William Daniel Has Arrived

Lawson and Tiffany Bates are officially parents! Sweet little William Daniel Bates has arrived safe and sound...and with a full head of hair. The first segment of his birth story was just uploaded to Lawson and Tiffany's YouTube channel.

William Daniel Bates

Expectant parents Lawson and Tiffany Bates just announced their son's name on YouTube: William Daniel Bates. This little guy will be the fourth generation to bear the name William. Both Lawson's dad and grandfather are William Gilvin Bates, and Lawson is William Lawson Bates. Erin and Chad Paine recently gave their sixth child the name William Gage Paine. And for their son's middle name, Lawson and Tiffany chose Daniel, which is Tiffany's father's name.

 

Q & A Video with Zach

Zach Bates has been filming his YouTube cooking show for almost four months now and has uploaded nearly 20 videos. In his most recent, Zach sites down to answer questions about cooking, his favorite things to eat, and family memories involving food. Have you made any Bates Kitchen recipes?

Baby Bates Coming Soon

Lawson and Tiffany Bates could welcome their first child any day now. This little guy will be Gil and Kelly Bates' 30th grandchild. In the midst of preparing for the baby's arrival, the expectant parents sat down to answer a few questions related to the birth and name, as well as schooling and other subjects. That video can be found on their YouTube video.

Harvey Gray Clark

Katie and Travis Clark's second child is due to arrive this fall, and the elated parents just announced their son's name on YouTube: Harvey Gray Clark. If you think you have heard the name Gray before, you are correct. Kolter Gray Smith, who was born in 2020, is the second of Tori and Bobby Smith's five children.

Photo Shoot with Baby Weston

We don't hear from Tori and Bobby Smith very often. They are busy living life with five children. Their youngest, Weston Slade Smith, arrived on May 29th, and Bates family photographer Lydia Bates took his newborn pictures. She and Trace recorded the session on video and uploaded the footage to their YouTube account so fans can see how much the Smith children have grown.