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. 

Update on The Websters!

We have an update on the Websters family.  John and Alyssa did adventure out today.

Alyssa shared: So thankful for God's protection for their family and those around them during hurricane Irma. She reveals that their neighbor got a lot of trees blown down and power outage. She says that is all she knows to her knowledge.

Grandparents Day!

Today marks Grandparents Day! 

We are wishing Kenneth, Betty, Papa Bill, Mama Jane, Gil and Kelly Jo a happy Grandparents day!

Kelly with her siblings and parents

Duggars: Grandbabies and Weddings

We are so excited to do a update on the Duggar family. 

As of right now the Duggars have eight grandchildren with two on the way. Josh and Anna announced that they are expecting grandbaby #9, whom is coming soon. Austin and Joy just announced last week that they are expecting grandbaby #10, whom is due in 2018. 

Josh and Anna Duggar

Joy Forsyth

The family just celebrated the wedding of Joseph and Kendra (Caldwell) Duggar on September 8, 2017.  The Bates family were able to attend the wedding!

Update on September 13th: Josh and Anna welcomed their son, Mason Garrett, into the world on September 12th! 

If you want more updates on the Duggar family, please visit our sister blog The Duggar family blog. We will see you in about four months for another update.

Little Bates sleepover

On September 1st, Bradley and Kaci got to have a sleepover in their parents' bedroom. Whitney shared a few photos of the kiddos.

 

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.

Websters family impacted by Hurricane Irma?

Many of you know that Hurricane Irma is heading to Florida right now. It's supposed to reach Florida this Sunday night. Many have asked if John and Alyssa are in the path of the hurricane and sadly they are.

Most of Florida are being evacuation before the Hurricane reaches Florida. We will be praying for the families that are impacted by this hurricane.