How are new parents Lawson and Tiffany Bates doing? Baby Will Bates is three months old and has already had a very busy life. In their most recent YouTube video, the proud parents take him to both Myrtle Beach and Papa Bill and Mama Jane's farm (link below)).
Lawson and Tiffany Bates: Family Incident Leaves Us Speechless
Last week was a busy one for the Bates family! It started off with the arrival of Harvey Gray Clark on September 29th. Harvey had oxygen issues soon after birth and had to spend some time in the NICU, but he is now home and doing well. The links to his birth story are below.
Harvey is Gil and Kelly Bates' 31st grandchild. Just five days after he was born, the parents of 19 welcomed their 32nd grandchild. Graham Alan Bates is the second child of Nathan and Esther Bates. He arrived on October 4th and weighed 6 lbs 15 oz.
To add to the excitement, a number of Bates, who are close friends of the Duggars, attended the wedding of Jason and Maddie Duggar on October 3rd. The wedding took place in East Tennessee.
Katie and Travis Clark: Harvey's Birth Story Part 1
Katie and Travis Clark: Harvey's Birth Story Part 2
Update: Harvey is now home and doing well.
Harvey Gray Clark is here! He arrived later in the evening on September 29th, 2024, weighing 6 lbs 4 oz and measuring 19 inches long. His oxygen levels were dropping at birth, so he is receiving treatment at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Katie and Travis Clark say that Harvey is improving. Harvey weighed just 3 oz more than older sister Hailey, who was born in February 2023.
Gil and Kelly Bates have 30 grandchildren, but that number is about to grow by two more. In October, two couples are due to deliver babies. Nathan and Esther Bates are expecting their second child, and Katie and Travis Clark are also expecting their second child. Both babies are boys, and both couples already have a daughter who is not yet two years old. Hailey Clark will be two in February, and Kenna Bates will be two on October 17th.
Jana Duggar, who is one of Michael Keilen's closest friends, got married on Michael and Brandon's ninth anniversary. In their latest YouTube video, the Keilen's talk about their time at the wedding and their visit with the Duggars. They also discuss their trip to Nashville, the volunteer work they do at their local children's hospital, and some of Michael's early memories at Papa Bill and Mama Jane's beach house. Located in Myrtle Beach, the house has been owned by Gil's parents for more than 35 years, but due to Papa Bill's declining health, it had been a while since they had visited. They were recently able to make a special trip over there with Gil, Kelly, Lawson, and Tiffany.
It’s hard to believe that Erin and Chad Paine have lived in Florida for almost two years. They say they miss Tennessee but that they have fallen in love with the Sunshine State. In their most recent YouTube video, the parents of six share that they will be moving in the next few months. They are unable to renew the lease on their rental home, so they are praying for God to show them the next step, whether it be in Florida, Tennessee, or somewhere else.
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.
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.
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,
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.
