Valentine’s Day (also known as I Love You Day) is quite possibly the Bates’ favorite holiday. This year was the family’s 10th annual gathering! The theme was the 1950s. As always, the costumes were fantastic, and the games were boisterous and entertaining. Some of the families have already posted YouTube videos showing footage from the celebration (links below)
Trace and Lydia Bates: I Love You Day 2025
The ever-expanding Bates family is preparing to welcome at least a few new babies this year. Trace and Lydia Bates are expecting their daughter in June, and Carlin and Evan Stewart recently announced that Carlin is pregnant and due in September. Meanwhile in Florida, Jackson and Emerson Bates, who married in October 2023, are also expecting. They haven’t shared the due date, but the baby is a boy.
In late February, the Stewarts shared that they are expecting their third child, due in September. How is Carlin's pregnancy going? In their latest YouTube video, she and Evan sit down to answer questions and give an update, including some details on Carlin's health. They also show off their backyard pool, which they have already opened and used this month.
It isn't often that we hear from Nathan and Esther Bates. On October 4th, they welcomed their second child, Graham Alan Bates, so they have spent the winter adjusting to life as a family of four. The proud parents of two just uploaded Graham's birth story to their YouTube account. You'll see footage from Esther's labor and delivery, and you'll watch the sweet moment when big sister Kenna Bates meets her baby brother.
Graham was born 13 days before Kenna's second birthday and 10 days before Esther turned 27. Graham shares a middle name with Rhett Webster, while Kenna Joy shares a middle name with Esther, Alyssa Webster, and Zoey Webster.
Last week, we shared Carlin and Evan Stewart's big news. They are expecting their third child in September! The parents of Layla and Zade Stewart were bubbling over with joy and could hardly wait to tell their kids and their extended family. In their latest YouTube video, you'll see footage from some of the reveals.
