It's no secret that the Bates family loves the United States of America. Every year on Independence Day, they enjoy celebrating their country and all the freedoms that it provides. We think this photo of the eldest Bates daughter and the three youngest daughters, taken on 4th of July, is super cute. Michael is sporting the Betsy.
Photo courtesy of @brandon_michael_jn15
Addallee Bates, Michael Keilen, Ellie Bates, Callie Bates
Photo courtesy of @brandon_michael_jn15
It's so odd that they hardly ever wear the Bates Boutique dresses. Even now, it's only Michaela out of all four.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Kelli already has plenty of clothes from the older girls?
DeleteThe clothes are more for adults. They aren't really for younger girls due to sizing. They probably wouldn't fit the younger Bates girls.
DeleteKelly does not wear the same size as the older girls.
DeleteThe little Bates girls (and granddaughters) are frequently shown modeling for the Bates boutique. So we know the clothes come in children's sizes. Yet the kids never wear them any other time!
DeleteNo, I meant as the mom who organizes the clothes, not as the mom who wears the clothes. Sorry if it wasn't clear.
DeleteI didn’t realize that. No need to be so rude!
DeleteWe don't see the kids often enough to say they never wear the boutique clothing. I don't think that the younger girls and granddaughters should be made into walking promotions for the boutique. I'm sure there would be criticism if the Bates girls frequently wore the clothes.
Delete1:15, who was being rude? With all the comments, it's hard to see who you were responding to.
Delete1:15, I read all the comments. None if them sounded even slightly rude. Which one are you referring to?
DeleteThe comment about how Michaela dresses was rude and I didn't realize that the clothes came in children's sizes or I forgot. I am unsure why people care so much if the younger girls wear Bates Boutique clothes or not anyway. Honestly, I am having a bit of a rough time so maybe misunderstood but she didn't have to say we know. Maybe, she could have said they come in children's sizes as well. The comment about how Michaela dressed was uncalled for and extremely rude. Also, I don't put a timestamp on every single comment I make. I didn't know that was necessary.
Delete9:50, thanks for explaining. I asked because I wanted to know if it was my comment that you thought was rude (it wasn't mine). I'm wondering if maybe your original comment was posted under the wrong comment, though. The only thing anyone said about Michaela in this comment thread was that she wore the dresses, and none of the comments below it include the words, "we know."
DeleteIn another comment thread, it was negative of Michaela and very rude. I can’t comment on every single comment thread. I am not on here constantly. The comment in this comment thread about adding how we know the dresses come in children’s sizes was slightly rude as well - adding we know isn’t really necessary. I am so glad I can wear clothes without people criticizing what I wear. So many are very rude to the Bates on what they wear. Not just here but Alyssa wore a lovely sundress for church that she posted a picture of on her Instagram. Several commented that dress wasn’t appropriate for church. The dress was lovely for church. I often wear the same dresses to church. It wasn’t low cut or anything.
DeleteI still don't see "we know" anywhere in this thread. The reason it's important to watch where you post your comment is that people are going to misunderstand you and you'll be taken out of context.
DeleteAgain, I don't have time to constantly respond to people I don't know and feel the need to explain myself constantly. It gets extremely frustrating to constantly have to explain myself. Please, just let it go. There was "we know" in this thread, but it honestly doesn't matter.
Delete"The little Bates girls (and granddaughters) are frequently shown modeling for the Bates boutique. So we know the clothes come in children's sizes. Yet the kids never wear them any other time!" This specific comment said we know in it so it isn't like I saw we know in this comment thread for no reason.
DeleteEllie is beautiful! She especially stood out to me on this picture.
ReplyDelete4 beautiful BLESSINGS from God!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute photo of them
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely ladies!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Ellie and Addee grew up!! They are beautiful young ladies! Callie is growing up toooo! What a privilage it's been to watch the Bates kids grow up!
ReplyDeleteAddie looks so much like her mom!!
ReplyDeleteAddy looks so much like Katy in this pic.
ReplyDeleteYall are all so pretty
That's interesting! I thought she looked so much like Josie!
DeleteI’m so sorry for your loss, Ellie. Praying for you ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I truly do appreciate it.
DeleteEllie
Mind if I ask what loss?
DeleteYes, I'm so sorry for your loss, Ellie. I have been there. Sending hugs and prayers.
DeleteOh dear what happened to sweet Ellie? I’m a longtime reader and commenter of Nashville Wife and now I’m panicking at what happened!! ???
DeleteThank you for the concern and well wishes! Your comments mean a lot. For those who were asking what happeend, I had a miscarriage. I posted about it on the Facebook page for my lifestyle blog, NashvilleWife.com.
DeleteEllie
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have gone through it as well, and it is so heartbreaking. Sending hugs and prayers to you.
DeleteI don’t have Facebook so ya this was news to me. I’m the one that commented that I am a longtime reader on Nashville Wife. I usually post my name there but not here. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, Ellie! I wish I could reach out and give you a hug right now. Those things are devastating when you’re beginning to dream of a little one. My sympathies to you. (I did look at your Instagram page but didn’t see anything there so I’m glad you told us here!)
DeleteDoes Michaela have foot problems? Why does she choose to wear sneakers with dresses? They look awful. Also, does she not believe that a woman should show her legs at all? She wears maxi dresses almost all of the time. Also, not a good look. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMichael's clothing choices are hers to make. Criticizing someone else's clothing is kind of awful too.
DeleteWhy are people being so rude and critical here?! I thought rude comments weren’t allowed.
DeleteThank you for what?
DeleteAre you an authority on fashion? Would you make these comments directly to her?
DeleteI think she is embarased that she has larger legs so that's why she keeps them covered. Just a thought.I think Michaela is a very pretty and should embrace who she is!!
DeleteIt's her choice. She obviously feels it is a good look and that sneakers are comfortable. Why take the time to criticize what Michaela wears?
DeleteSince you point out she has worn dresses and skirts at knee length, she obviously doesn't hold the opinion that women should only wear maxi-length clothes.
passive agressive rhetorical questions don't look good on you Anonymous@4:42. How about showing us your profile? You just be amazing!
DeleteBecause she wants her feet to be comfortable and long dresses are comfortable? How about we not pick on other women for their appearances?
DeleteI don't love the sneakers with dresses look, but we know she's going to wear dresses all the time. Looks like she's going for comfort and possibly some family athletic activity.
DeleteShe dresses differently than her sisiters, that's for sure. I think she is more religious too.
DeleteI agree with 4:42; that being said, there is no need to criticize her style choices!!!
DeleteIs the body not more than raiment? I hope you soon learn that style is the least meaningful thing in this world.
DeleteI have the dress Michaela is wearing. She's so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove this family.
I Michaela just wears that style of dress because it’s comfortable to wear and she likes how it looks in it.
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