Josie and Kelton's love story!

As we announced a few weeks ago, Josie and Kelton are getting married on October 5th which means that their wedding is coming very soon! We are so excited for it to be here.

We would love to share a little bit of their love story and encourage you to read the rest of their story by catching out their wedding website.

"The first time I ever saw Josie was at my sister's piano recital where Josie was also playing. I remember being floored by Josie’s beauty and spunky personality from the first time I met her, but we were nothing more than acquaintances for the next year." ~ Kelton Balka.

Preview: Milestones and New Chapters

Tori desperately needs cooking lessons, so Erin volunteers to give her a few pointers; it's time for the middle boys to get schooled on the Bates Family Tree business, learning to cut and climb trees.

New photo of Brandon and Michaella

Brandon and Michaella recently celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Wednesday, August 15th and shared a new photo of the husband and wife.

The photo was taken by Taryn Yager who has started taking photos of the family when Carson was born.

Kelton and Josie's two months engaged

Kelton and Josie have been engaged for two months now. They recently announced that they are getting married on October 5th which means that the wedding is in about a little over seven weeks which means that next month will be our last engaged update for the couple.

Most asked question: Carlin and Evan's courtship

We recently asked Carlin when did Evan asked his courtship proposal, she answered and said August 5th but they go by their first meet anniversary which is September 17th.

Bobby and Tori: Eight months of marriage

Bobby and Tori are just four months away from celebrating their first year of marriage. 

On Bringing Up Bates, they recently announced their first pregnancy to their family and viewers. Bobby and Tori are due to welcome their first child in about fourteen weeks.

Recap: Chaperoning Dos and Don'ts

Gil and Kelly decide that it's time to host a chaperoning class for the younger ones since they are getting younger and younger. Kelly knows that most of the little guys thinks that it means that they are getting a free meal.

Gil and Kelly asked Zach and Whitney to show the courting couple how to act on a date and Zach turns the tables on his parents jokely by asking what they do on dates. Zach says that they would love to learn from them.

Even through the family believes in having chaperones, they are encourage to allow the couples to have a chance to talk in private as long as it's a public place. If they are in a restaurant they might be able to get a private table.

Katie and Josie heads to Kelton's house to eat with his side of family. Josie reveals that she and Kelton are planning to cook together since she is not a good cook yet. Kelton's youngest sister, Kerstin, shows off the bunnies she receive for her birthday. At the end of the date, they head to get ice cream at Cruze Farm Dairy.

Bobby and Tori are getting closer to their move and only have one month to find a home. They are planning to move to Hendersonville which is outside of Nashville to meet with the senior pastor, Greg Mutsch, that just hired Bobby at Bible Baptist. After the meeting they go on  apartment tours to find one that they both like. Tori reveals that if it doesn't smell bad then she is happy.

During their time in Hendersonville, they are planning to have a double date with Carlin and Evan at a bowling alley. Tori can see this as their future. Lawson stops by to join in on the fun however when they go take a picture, Lawson accuses them of discriminating because he doesn't have a girl. He is totally kidding about it.

Zach and Bradley are building a dog house for Boomer. Lawson reveals that his brother is great at building and Carlin adds that Zach needs to make it big enough that he can fit it too.