Erin Bates is closing out this year with a grateful heart.
After recovering from a serious infection and septic shock following the birth of their seventh child nearly four months ago, the couple from Bringing Up Bates recently shared a look at how their family is celebrating the holidays.
After a challenging year, Christmas feels extra special this year. I’m just overflowing with gratitude thinking about the true meaning of the season – remembering Jesus’ humble birth and recognizing Him as the greatest gift we could ever receive. My family and I – Chad, the kids, and I – spent Christmas surrounded by music and love, and we wanted to share that feeling with you all. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from the Paine family!
This peek at their family celebration comes just over two months after Erin shared good news about her recovery from a recent hospital stay. She mentioned in October that she was finally able to walk again after weeks of rest following the birth of her baby, Henry.
Erin shared on Instagram on October 2nd that she was overjoyed her leg finally moved after weeks of being unable to use it following a seizure in the hospital. She explained she’d needed help with mobility – being carried, wheeled around, or supported – and described the moment it moved as incredibly emotional, filled with tears and prayers.
Oh my gosh, she walked today! She actually took steps, and she said they were a little unsteady, but still…steps! It just completely broke my heart – in the best way, of course – because she wasn’t even sure she’d be able to walk again. I’m seriously tearing up just thinking about it. It’s incredible!
The 34-year-old, who shares six children – Carson (10), Brooklyn (8), Everly (7), Holland (5), Finley (3), and William (2) – with her husband, Chad, also opened up about the feelings she’s experienced during her health challenges.
She shared, “I went back and forth between tears and laughter, feeling overwhelmed with thankfulness. I’m so grateful for Jesus – He’s always been faithful and has brought healing into my life. All praise goes to Him.”
Erin went on to thank those who helped her and her family amid such a difficult time.
She expressed her gratitude to everyone who had prayed for her and offered encouragement, saying they had played a vital role in her recovery. She also extended heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, and therapists whose dedication had been instrumental in helping her heal. Today, she and her family are incredibly thankful for every bit of progress she’s made.
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Erin went on to thank those who helped her and her family amid such a difficult time.
She expressed her gratitude to everyone who had prayed for and supported her, saying they were a vital part of her incredible recovery. She also thanked the doctors, nurses, and therapists who had worked so hard to help her, adding that they have her eternal thanks. Today, she and her family are overwhelmed with gratitude for every bit of progress she’s made.
Keep reading to see how more celebs celebrated the holidays…
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner cozied up together while spending the holidays with their families.
Dua shared a holiday message on Instagram, saying it’s ‘all about the Love’ and that she had a great time cooking this year. She hadn’t been in the kitchen for six months before that, so it felt extra special! She wished everyone happy holidays and sent lots of love.
The American Horror Story star had an adorable snow day with her 4-year-old son Rhodes.
It’s not confirmed if Eminem’s daughter, Hailie, got her baby son, Elliot, a mockingbird for his first Christmas, but they definitely shared a special day together. Hailie posted on Instagram on December 25th, writing, “Thirty, festive, and surviving—the merriest Christmas yet!” – a nod to both the holiday and her birthday, which falls on Christmas Day.
Savannah Guthrie, co-host of Today, celebrated the Christmas season with her husband, Michael Feldman, and their children, Vale, 11, and Charley, 9.
A star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shared a kiss with her husband, Jacob Neely, while they enjoyed the Christmas season with their three children.
The couple shared a sweet photo with their seven children and their new puppy, Laila. In a December 25th Instagram post, the wellness advocate wrote that they’re already in love with Laila, and their other pets seem to like her too!
Oh my gosh, Lily Collins just had the cutest first Christmas with her little Tove! I can’t even handle it! Tove is only ten months old, and I’m already obsessed. And it’s her first Christmas with Charlie McDowell too – they’re the sweetest family! I’ve been following Lily forever, and seeing her as a mom just makes me love her even more!
The football player celebrated his first Christmas as a family of five with his wife and children, and they all wore matching plaid pajamas.
Rhode Beauty founder and Grammy-winning artist Justin Bieber shared a festive Christmas selfie with his wife, Hailey, with the caption, “MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BIEBERS.”
The Olympian got cozy on Christmas Eve with her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens.
The former Friends star gave fans a glimpse of her holiday season with her hypnotherapist, and wished everyone happy holidays in an Instagram post.
Boston Rob Mariano, a popular contestant from Survivor, and his wife Amber celebrated Christmas and Rob’s 50th birthday with their four daughters – Lucia (15), Carina (14), Isabetta (13), and Adelina (10). Rob marked the occasion with a post saying, “Half-way to 100! #50th.”
The former Jersey Shore star celebrated ten years of being sober this holiday season. He shared the milestone with a photo of himself, his wife Lauren Sorrentino, and their two children, Romeo, 4, and Mia, 2.
Despite their divorce proceedings, the stars of Love is Blind came together to celebrate Christmas with their 17-month-old daughter, Vienna.
As a lifestyle expert, I always love seeing families come together during the holidays! Mariah Carey, who truly is the Queen of Christmas, recently shared a sweet photo with Santa and her adorable 14-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan. It’s lovely to see them celebrating, especially with Mariah co-parenting with Nick Cannon.
The model spent Christmas with her husband, Tom Kaulitz, and their family, including her children Leni (21), Henry (20), Johan (19), and Lou (16). She shared a simple “Merry Christmas” message with a loving sentiment on Instagram on December 24th.
The actress from Modern Family spent Christmas with her dog, sharing a photo of herself and her tree while wearing cozy red velvet pajamas.
The former co-host of Today, Kathie Lee Gifford, spent the holidays with her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman, and their daughters, Hope, 6, and Haley, 8. Her mother and sister were also there.
Ryan Seacrest spent a poignant Christmas with his family, marking their first holiday season since the passing of his father, Gary Seacrest, in October. In a heartfelt Instagram post on December 25th, Ryan shared, “First Christmas without Dad, but holding him close in all the ways we can. We miss you. Merry Heavenly Christmas.”
As a lifestyle expert, I’m always fascinated by how families adapt to big changes! This year was extra special for me and my family. After my time on Dancing With the Stars and landing a role in the Broadway production of Chicago, we experienced our first Christmas in the city! It was such a fun and memorable time with my husband, Conner, and our three kids – Sedona, who’s six, Liam, four, and our little Billy, who just turned fourteen months. It felt like a really exciting new chapter for us all!
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his role on Modern Family, and his husband, Justin Mikita, posted a cheerful Christmas Eve selfie. Jesse’s caption playfully referenced an inside joke: “Are the children still ‘hitting it with a .5?'”
The singer posed by her large Christmas tree wearing festive pink and white striped pajamas at a Christmas Eve celebration with her family, sharing a photo of the moment with fans online.
The couple disguised themselves with face masks while looking at Christmas lights. Selena shared the photos from December 23rd with the caption, “Visiting a wonderland.”
Before Christmas, the model and NFL player brought their 5-month-old daughter, Colette, to Disneyland. Olivia shared on Instagram, calling it “Happy Coziest time of the year!” and later adding that their baby girl is “the best little Christmas present.”
Justin Bieber posted an adorable picture on December 24th of his and Hailey Bieber’s 16-month-old son, Jack Blues Bieber, wearing a red sweater and Santa hat for Christmas Eve.
The cookbook author’s Christmas plans were ruined when she chipped a tooth while trying to open a package of candy canes with her teeth.
A mom shared on Instagram how she went to great lengths to create a magical experience for her child, even if it meant sacrificing a tooth! She explained she wanted her child to believe they’d grown a candy cane, and now she’s facing a toothless smile just in time for the winter concert tomorrow.
Oh my gosh, she looked absolutely stunning! I was scrolling through pictures and saw that Nicole Kidman just completely wowed everyone at a Christmas Eve party in Sydney. She was letting her natural curls flow – seriously, she never has a bad hair day! – and she was with her adorable daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. It’s so sweet seeing them all together, even with everything that’s happened with Keith Urban. They just looked like a happy family, celebrating the holidays down under!
As a big fan, I loved seeing the author share her family’s special menorah last night for the fourth night of Hanukkah! It was so sweet of her to acknowledge everyone who’s been celebrating with their own menorahs this year – it really felt like a warm, inclusive moment.
The Kardashian family member posted a photo of his large menorah on Instagram Stories while celebrating the fourth night of Hanukkah.
The actress, known for her role on The Big Bang Theory, revealed her family celebrated the first night of Hanukkah in a big way, lighting all of their menorahs. She shared this in a social media caption, simply stating, “We lit them all.”
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