about our family
Get to know us
We’re a small family that loves making big memories. We live in a small, country cottage nestled in the hills of Tennessee.
Our faith, our families, and our friends are the most important treasures that we have. We love sharing our experiences, our adventures, our challenges, and our happy times with others. It is our prayer that this site will encourage and inspire you in this wonderful journey of life.
Chad Paine
Chad grew up in a large family in northern Indiana. At an early age he grew to love working on the farm, raising goats and chickens, and driving the tractor. He is probably the most diligent person you will ever meet, and he credits his dad for his strong work ethic. He spent many years working with youth and his humble and gentle spirit impacted countless lives. He graduated from a private College with an Associates in Youth Ministry. In 2013, he moved to Tennessee and married the love of his life, Erin Bates.
Over the years he has really enjoyed working with his hands, refinishing furniture, remodeling, and building projects. Chad started Paine Construction in 2017, and stays quite busy working full time, and making people's dreams come to life. He is a proud father to 4 children, and every evening you can find him giving the kids wild piggy-back rides, breathtaking pushes on the swing , and telling the most exciting Bible stories. He is constantly investing into his family, and there is no job at home that he isn't willing to do. He is a true example of a Christian and leads his family by serving, loving, and giving.
Erin Bates Paine
Erin Bates Paine is a native Tennessean who has lived in the greater Knoxville area all of her life. Growing up in a family of 19 children, there was never a dull moment for her. Erin graduated with honors and earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Crown College of the Bible. She is an accomplished pianist and has released 5 studio albums. Erin fell in love with and married the man of her dreams in November of 2013. They now have 4 beautiful blessings, and are adding to their brood early 2022. Erin is Chad’s biggest inspiration for projects in and outside the home. She is extremely creative and has a wonderful eye for home decor and artistic designs. She adds a beautiful touch around her home and in the homes of those around her.
Erin finds fulfillment and joy from being a full time mother, homeschooling her two oldest, making dinners from scratch, and growing every flower she can find. She has a desire to minister to other women and encourage them to deepen their relationship with the Lord. You will often hear her saying, “Make your time with Jesus your priority each day, and make a choice to surround yourself with people and media that will challenge you spiritually. Life is too short to waste our time and eternity is too great.”
so much fun!
Our Kids
Carson
Brooklyn
Everly
Holland
Finley
William
Henry
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My nighttime skincare routine 🍯🌙
Comment “NIGHT” and I’ll send you the links. 🤍
#gurwm #naturalskincare
Sep 11
I’ve been reflecting a lot this month on where we were one year ago…
One year ago, I was in the ICU after experiencing septic shock—separated from all of my children and my newborn baby. I remember how frightening and hopeless it all felt.
But God.
He is still a miracle-working God—even in the circumstances that feel impossible. I still get weepy when I think about where He has brought us and how gracious He has been.
And through every terrifying moment, Chad was right beside me—gentle, kind, and doing everything he possibly could to help me. He carried so much during those days, yet never stopped caring for me. I don’t know how I would have made it through without him. I couldn’t possible love him more.
If you are walking through something that feels hopeless right now, please don’t stop praying. Don’t stop asking. Don’t lose hope.
I will never stop thanking God for the gift of life—and for every doctor, nurse, friend, family member, and stranger who helped carry us through.
It is incredibly humbling to know that people we had never even met were praying on our behalf. That is the beauty of the family of God.
One year later, my heart is simply overwhelmed with gratitude. 🤍
Sep 8
My favorite kind of Saturday! 🐴🐐🐷🐓
#homeschool #fieldtrip #familyof9
Sep 5
Give me the kind of life that doesn’t look impressive from the outside but feels rich on the inside.
More family dinners. More conversations without distractions. More laughter. More time in God’s Word.
Less busyness. Less noise. Less scrolling, shopping, rushing, and trying to keep up. I don`t want a life of hurry.
More walks in nature. More pauses through the day. More gratitude for the simple gifts God places in front of us.
Sep 4
If cancer has touched your life, please keep reading. 🤍
Introducing our WITH YOU campaign—a campaign born from watching one of my closest friends fight cancer. Her journey has made this deeply personal and reminded us just how meaningful it is to know that others are standing beside you.
Through September 5th, we’re offering 22% off sitewide exclusively for:
🤍 Those currently fighting cancer
🤍 Those who have fought cancer
🤍 Anyone purchasing a gift for someone who has
Every order placed through this campaign will include a special gift. If you’re sending your order directly to someone you love, leave your message at checkout and we’ll include a personalized handwritten note.
Use code: WITHYOU
More than anything, we want to remind you that God is WITH YOU—and there are others standing with you in this fight. You are not alone. 🤍
Sep 1
Comment “SCHOOL” to see everything we are using for homeschooling this year 📚
#homeschool
Aug 28
Happy 1st Birthday, Henry Blythe! 🎉
I can’t believe a year has passed since we first held you in our arms. You have changed our lives in the very best way and made us even more grateful for every single day. 🥹
Your sweet smile, your little chuckle, and the joy you bring wherever you go—you are one of the sweetest reminders of God’s love and grace.
We all adore you. You are loved, cherished, and doted on by every one of your siblings…and I hope that never changes.
Happy first birthday, sweet baby. What a gift you are. 🤍
Aug 25
These will never get old to me. 🤍
What would be at the top of your list?
Thank you @worksofwonderweddings for the beautiful pictures! 🫶🏻
Aug 19
The best week…nothing beats family time! 😍🏖️
Aug 17
Snippets from vacation 🌊🏖️
Sunrise on the beach every morning, tiny toes in the sand, and all-day family time. It doesn’t get much better than this. 🤍
Aug 13
Oh Hi🌼🤍
So thankful for each of you 🫶🏼
Aug 10
Our Brookie is TEN! 💕🎉
She is motivated, diligent, and puts her whole heart into the things she loves—especially her school and her bunnies. 🐰 She’s also the first one to volunteer to go shopping with me, my baking buddy, and my social butterfly! 🤍
She has grown into such a responsible, capable girl, and watching her become more of who God made her to be is such a gift.
Most nights in our home end with Brookie singing, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Her voice is one of the sweetest sounds in our home. 🎶
We love you so much, Brooklyn Elise. Double digits look beautiful on you! ✨
#BrooklynElise #10years
Aug 7
