Monday, March 7, 2016

Duggars + Bates = 60

The Bates family will soon "catch up" with the Duggar family. Like Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, Gil and Kelly Bates also have 19 children.

The Duggars currently have 3 sons and daughters-in-law and 6 grandchildren, which puts them at 30 members.

The Bates have 4 sons and daughters-in-laws and 3 grandchildren but will welcome two additional grandbabies this summer, as both Erin and Whitney are expecting. At that point, they will also be 30 members strong.

The Duggar family at cousin Amy's wedding
(Missing: Josh and Spurgeon)
 
The Bates family


Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com, UP TV
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33 comments:

  1. Alicia MaynardMarch 7, 2016 at 6:41 PM

    How wonderful! Congrats to The Bates Family!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 7, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    The Duggar's have 2 sons-in-law and a daughter-in-law. The Bates have 3 sons-in-law and a daughter-in-law.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 7, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    I know what you're trying to say, but the way you say it makes it sound as if having a certain number kids is a competition. I don't know anyone who plays games of "catch up" for real with kids or grandkids or in-laws. Surely you aren't going to be counting down as these people age or pass on, too, to make sure their numbers are still equal?

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  4. Oreo blueMarch 7, 2016 at 7:39 PM

    love both families i hope thy keep sharing the shows

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  5. AnnoyedMarch 7, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    Last time I knew 19+9=28 not 30. Although I attended a different school than the Duggers..I could be wrong.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 5:17 PM

      19 children + 3 sons and daughters in law + 6 grandchildren + 2 parents (Jim Bob and Michelle) = 30 people.

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    2. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 5:55 PM

      Plus Jim Bob and Michelle equals 30

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  6. SpokaniteMomMarch 7, 2016 at 7:44 PM

    Very cool!

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  7. Denise S.March 7, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Would love to see the Duggars visit the Bates. Been a while since we have seen them all together. Mi know most were at Michael and Brandon's wedding. Still waiting for a Duggar/Bates courtship! Lol

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  8. nataliaMarch 7, 2016 at 9:15 PM

    Yeah i am so happy for them, just think about ten years from now, more awesome family members on the way... the more the merrier.☺ What an abundance of love❤💙💚

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  9. Susie ArvisoMarch 7, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    Can hardly wait to see more on the Duggars! Looking forward to it.

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  10. James MasonMarch 7, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    I think it's kind of funny that only TWO families can have 60 members.
    #GiantFellowshipReunion #JillandJessa(andJoyAnna) #LoveTheDuggars
    Thanks Lily and Ellie for keeping us posted on REAL updates from these AMAZINGLY AWESOME families.
    Cheers all the way from Minnesota!

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  11. Mary MauroMarch 7, 2016 at 11:18 PM

    I love you all so much, the Duggars are my favorites, sorry Bates, both families are wonderful but I miss the Duggar family so much and to me they're much more interesting! Take care

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    1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 9:53 PM

      @Mary Mauro. Why the need to be mean? Would you like it if someone said they like another person better than you? Saying " sorry" after being unkind isn't a true sorry-- You could have stated how happy you are for the Duggar's new show without the comparison of families and the one you like better.

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    2. AnonymousMarch 10, 2016 at 1:37 PM

      Look into the Bates family and especially what's going on with Gil these days. Maybe they will be more interesting to you then?

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  12. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 1:06 AM

    The duggar and the Bates families congratulations on the coming up families and I hope that I get some more time with you guys.Keep doing God's work for you people. Keep on smiling and laughing well God knows what he has in store for you all.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 4:39 AM

    Wow, it is wonderful that there are many babies!

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  14. UnknownMarch 8, 2016 at 6:24 AM

    Seriously? Wow! your Lord has really blessed you Ya'll. So,many mouths to feed.
    Congratulations Eric & Whitney!

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    1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM

      Really?! Since when does the number of children you produce equate to the Lord's blessing? I had 2 stillborn babies a miscarriage and one live birth. We then adopted a baby. I never associated being blessed or un blessed due to my procreational abilities.

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  15. ChristaMarch 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    Congrats! Nice to hear two respectful families are growing. Bless you all.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    Love the Bates and Duggars! Great role models.❤️

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  17. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    Love the Bates and Duggars!

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  18. WendiMarch 8, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    When?

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  19. Cheryl BMarch 8, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    I'm just curious if it's the same camera crew.. We grew to love them too!!

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    1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 3:13 PM

      There's always been a question of what the camera crew knew and when they knew it. I would not be surprised if some left or had to leave.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 8, 2016 at 9:43 PM

    I am so jealous of large families. :( It is hard being a only child.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2016 at 1:41 PM

      Having X number of siblings is no guarantee of happiness. Be thankful you're alive and find ways to bring joy into your life through positive relationships with other people.

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    2. AnonymousMarch 11, 2016 at 1:14 PM

      I always wished I had a sister too.

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  21. mdmartinoMarch 9, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    I'm marking my calendar!!!😊❤️ We are not perfect but I love how bad things that happens don't change who they are in Christ! They Continue walking in pleasing God!.. And that's love and discipline ❤️

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    1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2016 at 1:45 PM

      But how about doing all that good stuff WITHOUT doing all that bad stuff, too? It's possible, you know.

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  22. Kristina KingMarch 9, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Derick

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