Recap: Here's the scoop

Erin is planning her first trip to Chicago to visit Brandon and Michaella. Kelly reveals that Michaella is so excited to have Erin coming. Erin is having Carson, Kelly and Tori along for the trip.

Kelly brings up AARP site to start planning their Chicago adventure. Kelly reveals that they are old enough to join AARP but Gil is putting it off since he doesn't want to admit being old enough. Kelly says that she is proud of her age and eager to join the website. Kelly celebrated her 50th birthday in October 2016.

Michaella gives a small update that she is adjusting to life in Chicago but still misses home. She is also falling in love with it more.

The small group arrives in Chicago and Michaella joins them for a trip to the Navy Pier. Erin ends up driving in the city while Kelly is terrified.

The group heads to the Ferris Wheel. Tori reveals that she is a not a big city girl. The group next heads to the boat tour and Carson is excited to go on it.

They returned back to the apartment, The two oldest Bates sisters cook a meal together. Michaella reveals that they are not set staying in Chicago. Michaella reveals that she would love to live back into the mountain and so would Brandon.

Michaella reveals that they found a fertility specialist and says that it's undiagnosed so they are still hoping. She reveals that there has been a lot of bloodwork and ultrasounds. Michaella was not sure that she would experience this.

Erin reveals that everyone is praying for you. She shares that her sister is doing great but it's okay to cry. Before Chad and Erin welcomed Carson in May 2015, they suffered three miscarriages.

Michaella reveals that there are days that she cries and other days is not phased. She says that she might adopt a baby someday.

Brandon comes home and shows his mother-in-law his draft in the children's book. His drawings are beautiful.

Back at the Bates home, Carlin, Nathan, Lawson and Katie decide to do an Ice cream competition. They pick their own teams and have the oldest ones captains. They pick their best flavor for the ice creams.

Carlin reveals that the plan is for the little kids to have fun but Nathan and Lawson have to make it a competition. Katie is the judge of the competition.

Carlin's team made Mint Chocolate chip however Katie said the flavor is overpowering.

Nathan's team made mint cookie dough however Katie reveals that the flavor was the worst that she ever tasted.

Lawson's team made cookie dough and Katie says that they are the winner!

August recap!

The Bates have celebrated Callie, Josie, Brooklyn, Evan and Nathan's birthdays and Brandon and Michaella's anniversary this month. Josie announced her relationship with Kelton.

Brandon and Michaella moved into a new place with the help of Kelly and Erin. They also celebrated Brandon's birthday a little early.

The family got to witness the eclipse.

Matching Duo!

Gil and Kelly shared an updated photo of their two youngest boys Jeb and Judson that we would love to share with you all.

 

Preview: Here's the scoop!

Kelly Jo, Erin, Carson and Tori head to Chicago to visit Michaela and Brandon and take in a few sights; Carlin, Josie and Katie are on babysitting duty while mom's away.

He Drives Me Crazy!

We are back with a brand new Name that Bates! Who is the best driver in the family? Who is the worst? 

 

Nathan turns 24!

Happy 24th Birthday Nathan! 

 

An courtship and engagement talks?

During the weekend, we shared on our facebook fan page, that Bates girls (Carlin, Josie and Tori) enjoyed a triple date with their boyfriends.

The last official word about the couples:
Tori and Bobby have been courting (almost a year), Carlin and Evan are in the boyfriend and girlfriend stage and Josie and Kelton are currently in the Special friends stage of their relationship.

Next week's Bringing Up Bates, Carlin and Evan will sit down with Gil and Kelly about taking the next step which is to start an official courtship. Also in next week's episode, Bobby will pull Gil aside to ask an important question.

With Josie just starting her last semester of cosmetology school and Kelton graduated in May 2017.

When do you think the girls wedding will be?

New pictures of Brandon and Michaella

A few weeks ago, Brandon and Michaella celebrated their second wedding anniversary. We also share an update about them moving into a new home and how they celebrate Brandon's birthday.

The top two pictures are from Taryn Yager and the last two are from Brandon and Michaella

August/September monthly preview

Here's the scoop!
August 31, 2017
Kelly Jo, Erin, Carson and Tori head to Chicago to visit Michaela and Brandon and take in a few sights; Carlin, Josie and Katie are on babysitting duty while mom's away.

Bates Babies Special
September 4, 2017
TBA

Bates Birthing Babies Bonanza
September 5, 2017
TBA

Courtship, Kiddos, and Future Son-In-Laws?
September 7, 2017
The family is headed to an adventure resort on the rim of West Virginia's New River Gorge; Tori's down in the dumps because Bobby won't be joining her on this trip; Carlin is extra excited to have her boyfriend Evan along for the ride.

Uncharted Waters
September 14, 2017
The Bates family continues their thrill seeking vacation at Adventures on the Gorge, in West Virginia; a high level white water rafting course; Gil is in for a big surprise when Bobby pulls him aside.

Lawson's Guest Blog!

Lawson Bates was able to guest blog on Live Original to talk about love which you can click here to read it fully.

 
"Let’s get honest for a second. Between dating, relationships, finding love, and pursing God's plan for my life, everything can feel pretty complicated at times, you know?" Lawson Bates


Lawson gives five tips that he has learned and would love to share with you all.

All about Lexi: Seven months old

Lexi Mae is now seven months old! We are just five months away from her first birthday. She also got to see her first eclipses on Monday!

Recap: The Fabulous Backwood Bates Boys

Zach heads to the house to pick up Jackson, Warden and Isaiah for a camping trip near Clinch River. Zach is always wanting to invest in the boys. They head to the campsite and decide to try their skeet shooters but they are broken. Zach reveals that she he threw the skeets.

While they are putting up the tents and putting a fire. They figure out that they are missing a few items but Jackson has everything that they need in his backpack. Isaiah says that his brother's backpack is like a bottomless bag.
 
Kelly, Whitney, and Erin load up the younger children (Ellie, Callie, Judson, Jeb, Bradley and Carson) to a local hotel pool for swim lessons. They managed to have two teachers to teach the kids. Nathan has also come along to help the little kids swim.

All the kids enjoy the lesson. Zach reveals that Bradley has still been learning and coming along  the Michael Phelps tradition.

Gil brings the rest of the boys to meet up with the four boys at the campsite. They head to the river to do fishing but don't manage to catch a single fish. Lawson jokes that there is fishing and then there is catching. Trace adds that they are amazing at fishing.

Gil jokes that if they were relying on fishing for a living, they would be lean and mean. They end up having cooking hotdogs and hamburgers for dinner. Zach and Bradley head to meet Whitney to change her tire.

Later that night they go around and say what they are thankful for and Gil says that it's important to know that it's about family. They will be there for the rest of your life.

6 years old facebook!

It's hard to believe that I started the fan page on facebook six years ago. We did start the page as Fan page of the Bates family.

We did not actually started this blog until February 2012 but we are celebrating our sixth birthday.

Happy Birthday Evan!

Happy Birthday, Evan!

 

We hope that you have a wonderful birthday.

If you didn't know that Evan is the special friend of Carlin

Brandon and Michaella: Moving and Birthday Trip

Right after Brandon and Michaella celebrated their second wedding anniversary, Kelly Jo revealed that the couple has moved into a new place.

 Brandon and Michaella also went skydiving for Brandon's early birthday present and have photos to share. Michaella also shared that she did not jump.

Preview: The Fabulous Backwoods Bates Boys

Zach organizes a camping trip in hopes of having some bonding moments with his brothers; Zach gets an unexpected call; Kelly Jo, Erin and Whitney gather up the younger kiddos for a swimming lesson.

Our recap will be posted Friday morning

Is there an engagement on the way?

We are so excited to share that there will be an engagement really soon between Tori and Bobby. The couple recently sat down with Knox News to talk about the next step.

Tori reveals that they met in October 2015 and started courtship the year later. Tori jokes that they could get engaged in October 2017.  Bobby adds November however Lawson says September. Jackson adds that Bobby  could asked the question a lot faster than anyone is expecting. He could also wait until Tori is out of school which is not going to happen.


To read more about the article check out the link http://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/2017/08/11/bringing-up-bates-episode-showcases-pending-engagement-new-relationship/556435001/

All about Kaci: 14 months old

It's hard to believe that Kaci Lynn is now fourteen months old. Whitney shared a few new photos of her daughter.  This past month, her first birthday aired on Bringing Up Bates.

September Birthday cover

Bradley and Kaci