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 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
Keep up with our adventures…
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With a heart full of thankfulness, all I can say is… “God, you have been so good to our family.”
#2025 #recap
Jan 1
After a year that stretched us deeply, this Christmas feels different—overflowing with gratitude for Jesus coming to earth to be humbly born in a manger. 🤍 He is the greatest gift of all!
Merry Christmas from the Paine Family ❤️
#Christmas2025 #family #familyof9 #HappyBirthdayJesus #thankful
Dec 25
Happy 30th birthday to my little sister and forever best friend 🎉🤍
From loving babies and soaking up the gift of being stay-at-home wives, laughing until we cry, and researching healthy recipes - some yummy and some horrible! 😅 You make life richer and lighter all at once ❤️
And I love that no matter how chaotic life gets, we still try to FaceTime during the week… even when little voices, sticky fingers, and tiny faces insist on joining every call! 😂
You love the Lord so deeply, and you challenge me to walk closer with Him just by the way you live. I’m so grateful for your wisdom, your humor, and your constant encouragement.
Thirty looks so good on you, and I can’t wait to see all God has ahead for you. I love you SO MUCH! 💛
Dec 21
Coming together as a family (with some friends) to bring a smile to those who may be missing someone or feeling alone this Christmas. 🎄
A gentle reminder to look around and love someone well this season. 🤍
#ChristmasWithPurpose
#lovetheWidows #family
#TheHeartOfChristmas
Dec 19
Our go-to healthier snacks + treats
(*great stocking stuffers!) 🍭🍫🍪
I always look for brands that have simple ingredients and minimal sugar. I also teach the kids to pair sweet with protein to balance it out! 😋
Share some of your favorite brands below 🔽
*not sponsored
@simplemills @sietefoods @solelyfruit @unreal.snacks @larabar @88acres @thatsit @madegoodfoods @eatsmashfoods @lesserevilsnacks @yumi
Dec 17
Thanking Jesus for the joy of raising these babies with my sweet hubby! Simple, slow mornings feel like a glimpse of what heaven will be like! ❤️
#thankful #siblings #love #joy #motherhood
Dec 12
Our family joined Journey Thru Christmas for the first time this year and it’s been such a gift.🎁
Central Florida friends — come experience it with us! Free + family-friendly. ✨
December 6th-7th & 11th-13th
JourneythruChristmas.com
Dec 5
Slow, simple, and intentional — the way we love to celebrate Christmas. ✨
I put together a free printable of all our activities if you want to use it with your family too. ❤️🎄
Just comment the word “CHRISTMAS” and it will be sent straight to your inbox!
#ChristCenteredChristmas
#FamilyAdvent
#ChristmasTraditions
#bigfamily
#MakingChristmasMemories
Dec 1
A handful of my favorite things lately 🤍
If you want links to anything I shared, comment LINK below and I’ll send them right to you!
#favorites #linkincomments #giftideas #simplejoys #clean #momof7
Nov 28
This year changed me. Facing how fragile life really is made me hold my family a little tighter. These seven sweet souls and the man I love… they’re my everything. And this Thanksgiving, my heart is overflowing with thankfulness to God for the chance to keep loving them.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Paine Family! 🤍
#Thanksgiving2025 #family #faith #thankful #blessed #familyof9
Nov 28
Happy 6th Birthday to our Holland Grace ♥️
You are pure sunshine. Full of life, full of wonder, and always ready with a story to tell. Your imagination lights up every room you walk into. Thank you for bringing so much joy, laughter, and sparkle into our family. We love you more than words, sweet Holly Dolly. 🌤️✨
#6thBirthday #HollandGrace #ourSunshine
Nov 26
Beautiful skin doesn’t need 10 steps…
Just the simple, healing ingredients God created.
🌿Skincare that is pure by nature 🌿
“He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man…and oil to make his face to shine.”
Psalm 104:14-15
#organicoils #coldpressedoils #unrefinedoils #grassfedTallow #tallowskincare
#momof7 #busymomlife #morningAndEveningRoutine
Nov 26
