Travis and Katie's Q&A Video

 This week, Travis and Katie did a question-and-answer video on YouTube. They talk about baby #3, Travis's future, and the podcast.

Chad and Erin's Youtube Q&A

 Chad and Erin shared a new Youtube Question and answer video where they share an update on Kelly Jo and why Charles changed his name.

Trace and Lydia’s Q&A

 Trace and Lydia recently sat down and answered questions 

Questions and answers about baby #5

Whitney answered a few questions on her Instagram about baby #5 that we thought that we would share with you all.

1. When is she due?

She said that she was due in late August

2. Are you going to find out the gender of this baby?

She said yes

3. What are the kids guesses about the gender of the baby?

Bradley thinks that the baby is a boy while Kaci and Khloe think that it's a girl.

4. What does Whitney think that this baby would be?

At first, Whitney thought that the baby was a boy because she is usually really sick with a little boy but now doesn't know.

Q&A with Jackson and Emerson

Jackson and Emerson answered a few questions over on Jackson's Instagram that we wanted to share with you all. 

1. How did they meet?

The couple met through mutual friends in Florida.

2. how long they have been in a relationship?

They have been in a relationship for nine months.

3. What are their ages?  

Jackson is currently 20 but will turn 21 in a few weeks. Emerson is 19 years old. 

4. How many siblings does Emerson have?

She has six siblings.

Questions and Answers with Trace and Lydia

Trace and Lydia are ready to close out 2022 with a little question and answers video on their Youtube channel. They just came back from Flordia helping the Paine family move into their home. We gather a few of the top questions and answers.

1. House tour? adjusting to living together? Main cook in the house? 

Lydia says that the house tour will be as soon as they clean up from Christmas. Lydia says that it's different but she has been enjoying. Trace says that it's been different since he went from having 18 siblings to 2. The couple says that it takes time to adjust and they are still figuring things out. Trace says that they are not the best cooks and they are learning.

2. What do they do for work? Police work for Trace? How did he get in construction?

Lydia does photography while Trace does construction. Both of them want to grow their businesses. Trace is still in deputy department since 2019.  Trace says that it was because of his brother-in-law, Chad, introducing him to it. He enjoys it.

3. How long was their courtship? Marrying into a big family?

Trace and Lydia both said that they would date for eight months before getting engaged. Lydia says that it's been fun to have so many people to hang out with it.

4. Plans for Baby? Waiting? 

Trace says that he and Lydia both love children. Lydia comes from six children while Trace has 18 brothers and sisters. Lydia has names picked out. They are currently enjoying their time together. They are at the point that they are not planning it out. Trace says that they are enjoying life and if God gives them a blessing then that would be great. Lydia wants it to be twins. 

5. Lydia's family and where they are from? 

Trace says that he is blessed to be married into Lydia's family. Trace reveals that Lydia is not a citizen of the US because they came over when she was ten. She does have deferred status. They do want to get her a travel visa and they currently getting that rolling. Lydia says that she has to apply for a work permit and drivers license. She says that she can't travel right now. The couple says that they will update that as soon as they can! 

6. Sibling for Maui?

Lydia says that she doesn't know if they are going to get Maui a sibling due to the fact that he is deaf.

Q&A with Alyssa Webster

We asked Alyssa what is it like to have two kiddos now?

She responded Really Busy but they bring SO much joy and happiness! 

Someone asked if Alyssa is going to homeschool the girls and she plans to do it when the girls are older. She says that she is going to need some tips and tricks on homeschool from the other homeschooling mommas.

Let us know down in the comments if you have anymore questions for Alyssa and we will ask her! 

33 weeks pregnant with Grandbaby #3

Chad and Erin are 33 weeks pregnant with their first child. There was a question about Erin giving birth early and there is no word if she could give birth early. We will keep you update on that. Chad and Erin just got their maternity pictures and we will have them posted soon!

Erin's blog: Questions!

When you grow up in a family as large and as adventurous as my own, people are naturally going to have questions, so this show focuses on some of the main questions that we are asked! It is hilarious to see how each child usually has a different answer, even though we grew up in the same home. =) This also reveals an up-close look at the different personalities in the family, and I have to say we were all surprised when Lawson said he likes to clean! ;)

Recap: All about the Bates

The family sits down for the first questions and answers by the fans.
The first question: Do the kids want more brothers and sisters?
The kids answer yes. They want more brothers and sisters.
The second question: Do Gil and Kelly want more children?
Their answer is We would love more children," says Kelly. "I think that I'm getting a little too old, I guess, because we're trying and nothing's happening."
The next question is about courting. How old do the kids have to be to court?
Gil and Kelly have an age of 18 on the courting limit
Tori: But honestly, for some kids it should be older because they ain't very mature.
What about Brandon and Michaella's courtship?
The kids feel that its time for Brandon to propose to Michaella. Michaella feels that she doesn't care if they get engaged as long as they get married that is what matters.
Will there be a Duggar/Bates wedding in the future? "Absolutely yes" "There has to be out of 19 of them." Says Nathan
Which kids are most outgoing? Tori and Nathan
Who has the best style? Josie and Alyssa.
Have the parents become less strict in their age? Everyone says yes but the parents call it grandparent syndrome.
What about disciplining kids? Gil reveals that you should avoid getting angry because you could create a huge wall between you and your child. Gil and Kelly hope that other parents to talk through things with their kids.
Planning meals? Kelly creates a meal plan for the week before
One of their family recipe is sauteed chicken where they cut boneless chicken breast into nugget-sized piece and saute them in olive oil,  chopped onion, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper until golden brown. Then they add honey mustard and spicy mustard and serve with potatoes.  
    Can the Bates identify baby pictures of all the children? Nope.
    Do the Bates have any hidden talents? Carlin can yodel.
    Is there anything Chad can't do? Everyone says no. "We are still discovering all the talents of Chad," says Nathan.
The kids decided that it's time to give the viewers a tour of their family home. On the first floor is their main living space. On the second floor is the master bedroom, laundry room which also holds their family closet and the girls room. They have trundle beds to keep extra space however they have a bunk bed for Judson and Jeb and an elliptical. The boys live on the third floor.
Next week marks the season finale! There will be a second season of the show!

Preview: All About the Bates

Find out everything you want to know (and then some!) about the Bates as they answer viewer questions and show some hilarious never-before-seen footage.