A New Ride for Mama B

Christmas came early for Kelly Bates, in the form of a very large gift. About five years ago, Katie totaled Kelly's car, and she decided to buy her mom an even nicer replacement and give it to her as an early Christmas present. Katie and Travis Clark found what they considered to be the perfect ride for Mama B, but it wasn't local. Travis had to hop on a plane to go pick it up and then drive it through the night back to East Tennessee. If you would like to see Gil and Kelly's reactions to the gift, check out the Clarks' most recent YouTube video.

Trace and Lydia Share Pregnancy News

As the year comes to a close, Trace and Lydia Bates have a big announcement to share. They are expecting another little one in 2025! The child will join brother Ryker Bates, who turned one in September. Lydia suffered a miscarriage back in February, so this is her rainbow baby.

Q&A with the Keilens

Michaela and Brandon Keilen recently filmed themselves answering a number of questions submitted by fans. They cover a variety of topics, including extended family, everyday life, and spiritual advice. The Keilens also share their thoughts on adoption (at 13:30). They can't provide details at the moment, but they do say that they are praying about it and pursuing it. 

Paines on Memories and Marriage

Erin and Chad Paine are still in their rental house but are planning to move before Christmas. They haven't shared where they are moving, but stay tuned for that announcement. In the meantime, they just filmed a video featuring eight questions, mostly focused around family Christmas memories and marriage. 

The Paines: Last Q&A of 2024

Baby Will 3 Months Old

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

Welcome, Graham Bates!

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

Harvey's Arrival

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.

TWO Fall Bates Babies

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.

Michael Discusses Jana's Wedding

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.

The Paines are Moving

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.