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!

News from the live chat!

Every week the network does a live stream on Bringing Up Bates facebook page. This week, we have some news to share.

1. Judson and Jeb are currently spending the week with Brandon and Michaella

2. The boys are currently at Basketball camp

3.Meema and Tom are still acting like newlyweds. They are currently house shopping to move into together.

4. Lawson is currently recording more songs for good stuff coming soon.

5. Jackson is doing good while learning how to learn. Jackson has about 30 more hours before going to get his drivers licenese.

6. Katie and Josie passed their driving test.

7. Lexi is rolling around everywhere but is not crawling jut yet.

8. Gil loves hanging out with grandbabies but wishes that they would stay.

9. The Bates celebrated Kaci's 1st birthday last week.

Visiting Big Sister!

Judson and Jeb were able to go see Michaella and Brandon in Chicago! Here are a few snapshots of that trip!

Chicago weekend!

Gil and Kelly loaded up their two youngest children, Jeb and Judson, to head to see Michaella and Brandon.

Did you know that Judson and Brandon share the same birthday? 

First week of marriage!

I can’t believe that Brandon and Michaella have been married for a week. Brandon and Michaella are currently at their honeymoon right now. Brandon and Michaella will be heading to their home in Chicago.

Many of people have asked where Brandon grew up at. Brandon grew up in Michigan with his parents but moved to Chicago for his job. Michaella is moving to Chicago to be with her husband.

We will see you for the next weekly blog!

Michaella moves to Chicago!

Now that Brandon and Michaella are husband and wife. Michaella is heading to Chicago to live there with her new husband! But first they are off to their honeymoon!

Preview: Meet the Parents

Gil, Kelly and Michael head to see Brandon's parents in Chicago. Brandon and Gil have a heart to heart talk in the most unlikely place. Erin and the kids are getting to redecorate their parent's bedroom before their parents get back from their trip.