Bringing Up Bates Season finale

Evan and Carlin's wedding is the season finale of season 8. There is currently no word about season 9 as of yet.

Recap: A monumental Proposal

Before we get started on tonight’s recap, Be sure to check out the recent announcements for Season 8 and Carlin/Evan’s engagement.

Josie ends up rushing home to pack for a surprise trip to Utah with her parents and Kelton. When they arrive, they are amazed by the scenery. Kelton reveals that he was nervous about this trip since the start of it. The couple has rented a cabin for their stay and Kelton gives her the first packet which marks the best friend stage. It also has a letter and pictures. It also has a best-friend charm for the bracelet. Kelly reveals that she was amazed by the thoughtfulness.

The next day they head to Eklecticcafe and the server brings out the coffee, he gives her another packet that repents the boyfriend/girlfriend stage. The packet has another letter with more photos and another charm.

As the engagement unfolds, Kelly is filming the highlights of it with her phone and sending the videos to rest of the family. Kelton has a sightseeing tour with 4x4 vehicle. Michael and Kelton had arranged for the navtec expedition employees to place two more packets in two different locations for their arrival.

Kelly starts freaking out when the road gets bumpy. Kelton notice that the drive would just keep making it worse every time.

At Double Arch, Josie receives the third packet repressing their courtship with a bridge charm and another letter and even more pictures. Kelly is excited to seeing her daughter being so happy. She has been counting down the days for this to happen.

The couple arrives at their final destination, Tower Arch, Kelton becomes more nervous and she begins to expect that the big moment has arrived. The final pack is sitting at the proposal spot. Josie looks at the infinity charm while Kelton gets down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Josie says yes.

Josie is amazed by all the work that has gone into the proposal and thinks that he did amazing job. She is excited to get married.

Kelly reveals that once they check one thing another ten more things are adding. It feels like the calendar keeps getting bigger as the family grows.

During the time of the proposal, Carlin and Erin have decided to do a huge cleaning and redecorating the house which will be a surprise. They repaint both the living and dinning room. They also decide to get rid of a lot of items since they know that their father would not do it. They put up the new decorations and family photos on the wall.

Zach and Whitney head to sit down with the owner of the Hunter Valley Farm which will host their vow renewal. They talk decorations and logistics. Whitney says that there are two reasons that they are doing this. She wants to show Zach how much she still loves him and wants to honor her parents because they missed out on her wedding in December 2013.

Whitney reveals that her husband is all about the food and when everything falls apart and if they have good food, they will be okay.

Seaven 7 coming to an end!

The network has just announced that there is only three more episodes left in this season. That's right the season finale is September 27th!

What was your favorite moment in the season?

Be sure to stay tune for Season 8 updates!

Season Finale TONIGHT!!!

Tonight marks the season finale of Bringing Up Bates. On Tuesday, we shared our written preview which you can click here.

Tori and Bobby babysit the younger children along with few of the grandbabies while the family goes rafting.

The family says that their trip was amazing! Including two special sit downs w/Evan and Bobby about Courtships and engagements. We will be sharing our recap later tonight.

Do you think that we will be sharing a courtship and engagement announcement soon?

Preview: Uncharted Waters

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. 

Recap: Courtship, Kiddos and Future Sons-in-law

The family is getting ready for their four day trip to Adventures on the Gorge in West Virginia. John and Alyssa will not be able to make it and neither will Josie. Josie is finishing up summer school. Callie reveals that Carlin is really excited that her boyfriend, Evan, is able to attend the family's trip.

Tori reveals that Bobby is not able to make since he had work that came up this week.



Gil reveals that when the kids were easier when they were little since they were able to take one car. Now it's harder because you have kids everywhere and they have to bring two cars at different times because of responsibilities.


Carlin has to "fight" her father and little kids to get the first hug. Evan's sister, Kailyn, is coming with the family as well.

Kelly brings a few of the children with her to check in and Tori is still a little bit mopey since Bobby was not going to be there however her mood is about to change when they enter the lobby. Bobby is at the front desk and totally surprises her. Kelly reveals that she knew that he was going to be able to come.

They get into their cabins and Kelly and kids head for an outdoor picnic lunch with ice cream. Since Carlin and Tori were able to bring their boyfriend, Katie jokes about her boyfriend being two containers of ice cream.

The first day, Tori and Bobby babysit Judson, Jeb and a few of the grandbabies as the others are doing the rope course. Zach reveals that if Jeb was the first born, the family would only have one child.

Bobby reveals that he has been excited to propose to Tori for a while. During the babysitting the kids, they talk about their future and the kids hat they hope to have.

Kelly is a nervous Nelly about when it comes to the rope course. Kelly reveals that it was pride in her that made her overcome her fear.

Evan and Carlin sit down with Gil and Kelly about starting the next stage in their relationship which is courtship. Evan reveals that he is nervous about talking to them because he doesn't know what they are going to say. He asked for permission to make plans to start the courtship in the summer. Gil and Kelly talk about the main purpose about courtship which is keeping God first and maintaining purity until marriage. Gil says that if it doesn't work out, he wants to make sure that they can stay friends and leave the relationship with no guilt. He also adds whoever you are going to marry could be still out there and if it's Carlin, that's great but there is still a chance that it's not.

During his interview, Gil reveals that he does like Evan and thinks that he is a great guy but doesn't know if Carlin is grown up enough to start the courtship.

Preview: Courtship, Kiddos, and Future Son-In-Laws?

*** Please note that this and next week's episode will mark as the season finale! *** 

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.

Recap: A New Baby Born and Love All Around

Kelly and the five youngest boys are heading to Florida to visit the Webster family before Lexi Mae arrives. Alyssa did not know who was coming until the day before. The next morning, Kelly takes Alyssa for some mother/daughter time. Alyssa reveals that she doesn't want many people in the room during the birth of Lexi. Kelly reveals that she was the same way and along with the fact that she and Gil will wait out in the reception until the baby is born.
Kelly and Allie head with Alyssa for her midwife appointment at The Birth Place. Alyssa ends up being hooked up on a monitor due to the irregularity in Lexi's heartbeat. She quickly finds out that everything is fine.
Gil brings the rest of the children and the kids up in a nerf gun war. Kelly ends up with a phone call from the father-to-be saying that it's time. Lexi Mae arrives just over one hour after their arrival to the birthing Center.
Kelly reveals, that no matter how many grandbabies,they have each one of them are special since they are all different.
Alyssa is sent home after a few hours. Alyssa's brothers and sisters are happy to come for a visit. They ended up coming to the birthing center and her house the next day.
A few weeks later, The family is back home in Tennessee and planning their I love you day celebration. This year, they decided to combined it with Mama Jane's birthday party. They go with a theme down on the farm. Both the Keilen and Webster family arrive to the party.
The older girls head for pedicures and some girl talk. Erin reveals that she was the one that set Carlin and Evan up and the story goes like this: Kelly was speaking at a banquet where Evan was sitting at a table with Carlin and Erin. Carlin explains that Erin wanted him to be her brother-in-law and asked if he was single.
Alyssa reveals that she approves of Evan since he is so patient with her.
Tori reveals that she is getting married in May! The girls are very surprised until she clarifies that it will be next May after she finishes school. Tori reveals that she is not planning her wedding and that she is just picking her colors. Everyone else plans it but if they disagree about planning and she quickly responses that they will fight it out since she won't be doing it.
The couples decided to do a steak dinner at a cabin where all the out of town guest are staying. Nathan brings Tori and Bobby but quickly gets asked to leave until he has a girl.
The next day, Mama Jane is shocked when Gil and Kelly give her the new rocking chair that was made by Chad. Everyone singed shellacked on it. Mama Jane is surprised and she doesn't want to ever die.
Kelly leads everyone on the games which turns out to be really fun.
The married boys take the courting boys to shoot where they share their relationship advice. Kelly reveals that her sons are protective of their sisters and no guy is ever good enough to be with them.
Now it's time for presents which takes over an hour. Michaella hands out the heart key chains which has Kelly's father's writing on them "I love you. In his grace, Granddad Callaham. Psalm 56:3". The gift has causes a few tears to overflow.

Season finale airs tonight!

Tonight marks the season finale of Bringing Up Bates! 

Our recap will be a little late tonight due to a family event already schedule that I can't get out of it. 

Preview: A NEW BABY BORN AND LOVE ALL AROUND!

Love is the air for Bates Family! Gil, Kelly Jo and the kids head to Florida to await the arrival of Alyssa and John’s second child, Lexi Mae! Counting down the days to her delivery, Alyssa checks in at the birthing center for a checkup, but will complications with the baby’s heartbeat delay her delivery? Before the big I Love You Day celebration, the Bates sisters come together for a spa day and dish about Carlin’s new boyfriend. Later, it’s a ‘Down on the Farm’ theme for this year’s I Love You Day celebration, where the entire Bates family honor Mama Jane during the festivities!


Please note that for the next six weeks, the show will air specials that we will not have our previews or recaps. We will be back on May 29th for our first preview Tuesday for Season Six!

Season 5 Season Finale!

Happy Wednesday everyone! 

 We have some news after 14 episodes and counting for this season, UP TV has revealed that next week's episode will be the season finale.

 The network has six specials line up to fill in the break until the new season starts on June 1st.

The season finale will be an hour long episode since it will feature Lexi's birth and I love you day! 

 

Bringing Up Bates season 4 & 5

Earlier this week, we decided not to do a recap for tonight's show. We decided to give you an update on this season finale and when we expect to see season 5.

 

Lawson revealed that the season 4 will be ending on October 28, 2016. He also revealed that the new season is expected to start in January 2017. The network has not released an air date for the new season.

We are also asking for prayers for John and Alyssa. If you have seen the news, the Hurricane Matthew is expected to reach Florida in the next few days.

Preview: The Big Apple of Nathan's eye

A few of the Bates are heading to the Big Apple to visit their friends, Ashley and Anastasia. The city girls show our country boys, Nathan and Lawson, all the exciting sites of the city. They explore Times Square, take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and go ice-skating where Nathan asks an important question.

Recap: Hello Dollywood

Lawson and the family are invited to sing at Dollywood's bluegrass festival. Brandon has decided to fly in from Chicago to go see Michaella. John and Alyssa surprised the family from coming up from Florida for a short vacation. Chad's family, Tammy, Abby and Johnny had came along.
Lawson wants to make sure that the family takes it serious but they only practiced the songs twice. The family are heading to Pigeon Forge to see Nathan. They are surprised to see John and Alyssa and even baby Allie. Everyone wants to hold Allie Jane. Alyssa gets to hold her newest nephew, Carson.
Gil can't believe that they have grand babies at three different stages because of the fact that Bradley was born in October, Allie was born in April and Carson was born in May.
The family goes to view the cabin and are amazed to see how big it is. They all say that it's a palace up in the mountains.
Kelly gives a family meeting to lay down some rules due to how high it is. When Isaiah was little, Gil and Kelly had a scared because Isaiah was leaning against the railing and fell several stories.
The kids can't wait to go up the elevator however Kelly reveals that the family broke it after a few hours but Gil reveals that they did not break it, it stopped working after a few hours.
The family is heading to watch the Dixie Stampeded and after the show is done, they head backstage to meet the Trick Rider. Trace manages to get the trick rider to teach him a few new skills.
The next day, the family is heading to the theme park. Callie freaks out during her first ride and tries to climb out of the ride while moving.
Kelly has a fear of heights and haven't been on a roller coaster in a few years. Gil manages to convince his wife to join him on the Wild Eagle and her reaction is like Callie's however doesn't try to get out of the ride while it's moving.
Lawson gets nervous when they see the size of the crowd and calls for a last minute practice. The rain storm comes through right before the family are schedule to go on. The crowd returns and the family does really good.
Carlin introduces the new song Pork Rinds and jokes why he doesn't have a girl. Kelly reveals that it is one of the most fun trips that they have ever taken.

Zach's blog: One big, happy family

Being able to share a letter with my dad was really important to me.  Now being a father myself, I repeatedly think of things my dad has taught me and things I want to teach Bradley.  I have quite a role model in my dad and I hope to be half the man he is as a father. Seeing how much dad has influenced and impacted other people’s lives from his childhood days was an inspiration to us. Dad has always taught us that investing in the lives of others is one of the greatest ways we can spend our time. So, it was extra special for us and all of his old friends to get to play a p

Preview: A Birthday to Remember

Gil is turning 50 and the kids want to surprise him with a huge party! Kelly Jo whisks Gil away for a romantic overnight stay while the kids get to work planning the festivities. When the big surprise is revealed, a teary-eyed Gil basks in the warm glow of being surrounded by so many family and friends.