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Check back daily for an updated, longer version of this “Bringing Up Bates” sneak peek as we count down the days to the Season 8 premiere episode.

Happy Birthday, Zach! You may be married and have kids of your own, but you’re still my baby! You may live in your own house, but you still brighten my home whenever your name is mentioned! Thank you 1. for being so easy to raise, 2. for loving me, though I’ve often let you down,…

More Christmas pics! (Heather Faulkner Photography) #Isaiah #Warden #Jackson #Katie #Trace #Nathan #Lawson

Merry Christmas from the Bates family! May we each pause and focus on the birth of Christ, giving thanks to Him for offering us the gift of salvation and hope! What an incredible sacrifice of love! “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which…

Let the fun begin!! #Tori #BeingAKidAgain #ChristmasFun

I’m a day late, but Happy Birthday, sweet Tori! You have to be the easiest to please, never complaining, always happiest-kind-of-a-child that I’ve ever seen! And I’m so glad you set your goals high for a strong, spiritual minded, loving husband. You both make me so proud! Love you so much and miss you even…

Gil Bates’ Must-See Christmas Story Chalk DrawingThere’s more than meets the eye as Gil Bates captures the original Christmas story in this amazing chalk drawing.

If I was alone in the world and needed a friend, I’d pick you. If I needed a shoulder to cry on, I’d want it to be yours. If I had a secret to tell, you’d be the one I’d confide in. If I needed advice, I’d trust your’s more than anyone else’s. If I…

Who else is ready for the Bringing Up Bates Season 8 premiere on January 3rd? 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️ 🎉 🎈We have loved following the Bates family on their amazing journey and we can’t wait to see what comes next in Season 8!

Michael, you’re such a thoughtful big sister! Thank you for getting the boys Legos! They are literally entertained for hours! #Judson