'Bringing Up Bates' Fans Nuts Over Ryker Looking Like Mini-Gil

Bringing Up Bates fans can’t get enough of Lydia and Trace Bates’ new photo with their son, Ryker. The married couple welcomed their first child together on September 12, 2023. Since then, the two have been sharing positive updates about their family of three. Some Redditors even think that their baby boy is looking a lot like his grandfather, Gil. Keep reading to see what fans have to say about the 26th Bates grandchild.

Bringing Up Bates: What Are Lydia & Trace Bates’ Christmas

Lydia recently took to social media to share heartwarming photos from their Christmas. “Wishing you a Merry Christmas from our little family to yours. We have so much to be thankful for this year! But we are most thankful for the birth of Christ,” the Bringing Up Bates star captioned. One of the photos of Ryker practicing how to walk left many in awe. The married couple’s adorable cat also caught the attention of their followers.

“Merry Christmas!! Omg Ryker and Maui look so stinking cute,” one person said.
“So funny Ryder’s eyes are watching the cat! Beautiful family!” another commenter added.

Fans Go Wild Over Ryker’s Mini-Gil Face

Some Reddit users reacted to Lydia’s recent IG Stories post. According to the poster, Ryker is starting to look like his grandfather, Gil Bates. “Ryker looking like a mini-Gil,” the poster said. Others agreed and were impressed by the grandchild’s and grandfather’s resemblance. What makes it better is that they almost have the same hairstyle, which Lydia couldn’t deny. “Haha i just can’t get over his Grandpa Gil hairstyle,” she said. Here are some of the comments from the Bringing Up Bates fans.

Ryker Bates — Photo Credit: @lydiaromeikebates / @thebatesfam Instagram

“Give him some white tennis shoes and a Bible,” one person jokingly said.
“Wow, you aren’t kidding!!!! MY GOSH!” another commenter added.
“Ryker does look like Gil so much & he’s a handsome little guy,” another Redditor said.

Bringing Up Bates: How Are Trace & Lydia Bates Today?

Aside from being a mother, Lydia has also been busy with her job as a model and photographer at her sister-in-law Josie’s business, Effortless Beauty. Meanwhile, Trace took over Lawson’s lawn care business around the time he graduated. He aims to be a trick rider for the Dixie Stampede. But he only auditioned once. He also worked as a deputy sheriff for the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department in Clinton and did side jobs at his father’s tree excavating company and Chad’s construction business.

Bringing Up Bates Lydia Trace — Photo Credit: @lydiaromeikebates Instagram

It’s clear to see that the two are some of the most hardworking couples in the Bates family today. They have yet to talk about their plans for baby number two. It appears that they’re relishing every moment they have with their newborn, Ryker.

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