Gil and Kelly Bates and a handful of their kids and grandchildren traveled down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a mini vacation this weekend. The weather wasn't incredibly warm, but they enjoyed spending time together as a family. Below are a few snapshots.
Photos courtesy of thebatesfamily.com, lawsonbates.com
Carlin Bates and Evan Stewart
Carlin and Evan
Trace Bates, Nathan Bates, Lawson Bates
Lawson Bates and Lexi Mae Webster
Allie Jane Webster
Ellie Bates and Brooklyn Paine
Photos courtesy of thebatesfamily.com, lawsonbates.com
Oh my gosh Nathan!! World travel is doing that man good..looking amazing!
ReplyDeleteDo you mean Lawson? The only picture Nathan is in isn't really a flattering one, IMO
DeleteI know right? Am I allowed to say hot? Is that ok on here??
DeleteNot very modest.
DeleteNope@11:46. I meant Nathan. I know who is whom. Nathan looks...like he’s been working out.
DeleteWhat's not modest? It's cold water and that's a wetsyit to keep warm. Nothing improper there.
DeleteSorry 7:41, I had been looking more at his face in the pic, and the suit he's wearing is kind of squishing it, so I was like ? But yes, he does look like he's been getting in more exercise.
DeleteAllie Jane is the most precious little girl💕
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of Carlin and Evan on the bikes!
ReplyDeleteI don't normally comment on the Bates family's choice of attire (it's their business after all) but I do think that it's pretty hypocritical of them to make the girls cover up so much, so as not to attract the lustful eyes of men (if I have understood correctly) and then Lawson wears a t-shirt without sleeves and shorts. Surely he is attracting the lustful eyes of women? This is not a criticism, per se, I just don't understand why there is one rule for the woman and another for the men...
ReplyDeleteI think that since Lawson is an adult now he makes his own clothing choices, and may not have the same views as his parents.
DeleteAgree. Not to mention the skin-tight wet suit that leaves nothing to the imagination.
DeleteI think so, too. That picture of Lawson and Nathan is not modest.
DeleteHaven't the girls worn sleeveless blouses and knee-length skirts?
DeleteYou've got a point and Nathan's in a wet suit! Love the Bates family just sending mixed messages I guess.
DeleteThinking the same thing here.
DeleteTheir adult children choose their own standards. Lawson is an adult.
DeleteHehe, I had my eye a little more than I should on the wetsuit. Lovely men, those three! Doesn't bother me a bit! And I'm married, not dead.
DeleteI agree. Though I would think that all adult children are free to choose what to wear.
DeleteI've never thought I guy wearing a sleeveless top and shorts was immodest. I think it's something each family has to decide and everyone's standards will be a little bit different.
DeleteExactly Margaret!!
DeleteWell, I remember someone freaking out over Whitney "sitting her legs next to Lawson" in one of their live preshow sessions, I guess because her legs were exposed to slightly above the knee. But when I watched the clip, Lawson was totally focused on the camera and interacting with the audience, I did NOT get the sense he was at all tempted to lust over his SIL. So it seems a tad inconsistent to say a man can bare his legs to the knees and that's quIte fine.
DeleteAnon at 9:52AM, I agree that everyone's modesty standards will be a bit different. But many judgmental people assume "if so and so doesn't follow MY modesty standards they must not care about modesty at all".
Wow, Brooklynne looks like Chad! I like the photo of Carlin and Evan on the bicycles:)
ReplyDeleteYes totally agree!
DeleteHappy Monday. Today Iam staying home because the program I attend for grown ups with special needs like me Human first is closed for Presidents day. My weekend was good. Sunday I went to acting class which is downtown Brooklyn had a great time the weather for Sunday was nice last 2 Sundays was raining. The hottest brother is Nathan way hotter then Trace & Lawson. But jokes aside all 3 brothers are cute. But in the bike riding photo the weather looks nice when Carlin & EVAN are riding bikes. You guys had a fun weekend even me to. Time 1:42PM
ReplyDeleteI looked up that program, and its seems really cool!
DeleteI didn’t know you lived in NYC, Neddy! I’m a bit jealous as it is my favorite city! Glad you had a happy weekend😃
DeleteBrooklyn looks so much like Chad! Love all the pictures of the kids! :)
ReplyDeleteBrooklyn really does favor Chad! She's soooo cute. And Carson looks exactly like Erin!
DeleteI also think Lexi Webster looks like Ellie :)
That bike picture is great!
ReplyDeleteBrooklyn Paine totally has her dad's eyes!
ReplyDeleteI believe the whole trip was planned so Carlin would get engaged. Congrats Carlin!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is a ring on her finger, but that could be her purity ring still ?? I guess we have to wait to find out, could be months yet before we know !
DeleteWhat a beautiful family. God bless them all real good!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time - wish I was there. The picture of the kids on the bike is just classic ! Makes me think of old-time courting. They sure have great adventures. Thanks for sharing your time with us, you always put a smile on my face
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