tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post1425464810424619981..comments2024-03-28T21:12:43.343-05:00Comments on Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly | 19 Kids | Bringing Up Bates | UP TV: Carat, Clarity, Carlin, and CourtshipLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-48473630530782205542018-01-25T09:20:52.430-06:002018-01-25T09:20:52.430-06:00What is the difference between dating and courting...What is the difference between dating and courting for the bates. We have seen carlin holding hands and acting like she was courting for months now, so how was courting Any different than dating (boyfriend and girlfriend). Why must there be a courtship stage prior to marriage? Dating as boyfriend and girlfriend can accomplish the same purpose as dating. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-43230055455806733852018-01-04T21:20:04.977-06:002018-01-04T21:20:04.977-06:00I wish I could meet Kelly to talk about raising ki...I wish I could meet Kelly to talk about raising kidsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-89989352910009429982017-12-27T04:51:05.869-06:002017-12-27T04:51:05.869-06:00"Carat" is the weight of the stone, the ..."Carat" is the weight of the stone, the bigger the diamond, the higher the 'number' or weight is. The "clarity' is the number and/or the appearance of flaws in the stone that can be or cannot be seen. I worked for the Gemological Institute of America in NYC some years ago. They are the diamond grading laboratories for the international diamond industry. I learned that all over there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-27931036391105481632017-12-26T19:10:09.126-06:002017-12-26T19:10:09.126-06:00It does seem young yet my cousin started dating hi...It does seem young yet my cousin started dating his to-be wife when they were 14 yrs old. They didn't go to church so not even religious. Married at 20 yrs old and 3 kids & extremely happy at 30 yrs old. I'm glad they are now going to church but it wasn't a religious thing at all. Some people just know. Me, I was married late. Waited a long time to find the right husband and worth the wait! But, a bit of envy that they found each other so young and are so happy together all these yrs already. Another cousin was in Gr 9 when she met her to-be husband, who was in Gr 11. Now, they each waited to be done school so got married age 23 yrs. 3 kids & 35 yrs old, been together 20 yrs!!! Crazy but true! Very happy. Also not a religious thing, even though they do go to church. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-63888608806751246762017-12-26T07:36:22.190-06:002017-12-26T07:36:22.190-06:00I am trying to understand the chaperoning issue an...I am trying to understand the chaperoning issue and male/female expectations in this family. Nathan and Lawson have been away from home quite a bit, persuing their interests. Are they on their own, or do they have chaperones or " accountability partners"? If not, I wonder if any of the daughters could do the same- move away from home and become a pilot or musician in Nashville, or something similarly secular. So far, the girls all live at home, go to Crown College, do online study, and/or get married. I remember when the oldest daughter went to visit her boyfriend in Texas, she had a chaperone with her the whole time. As these children become adults, it would be interesting to know how these situations are handled and whether or not the parents must ok everything they do. It appears as though the sons have much more freedom and more options than the daughters do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-32780183793605650082017-12-25T16:45:26.633-06:002017-12-25T16:45:26.633-06:00Very cute couple!Very cute couple!Zarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15631875825174692865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-86149928418678362712017-12-24T15:32:40.074-06:002017-12-24T15:32:40.074-06:00Does anyone know when Carlin and Evan started cour...Does anyone know when Carlin and Evan started courting? Also what are Evan and Kelton's middle names?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-89988727445065298942017-12-23T22:12:04.613-06:002017-12-23T22:12:04.613-06:00lily and Ellie Does Nathan Bates still helps in hi...lily and Ellie Does Nathan Bates still helps in his church and is he a pastorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-30941361614027255172017-12-23T14:59:21.807-06:002017-12-23T14:59:21.807-06:00Hi Christina,
Here is a post that lists all the ...Hi Christina, <br /><br />Here is a post that lists all the info about the Bates' church: http://www.batesfamilyblog.com/2017/08/bates-new-church-info.html<br /><br />Lily and EllieLily and Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-91221190262958200292017-12-23T10:23:45.308-06:002017-12-23T10:23:45.308-06:00They (J n K) are dating, but is it now, already an...They (J n K) are dating, but is it now, already an official father approved "courtship" (is the question)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-65653222629890845222017-12-23T09:34:45.864-06:002017-12-23T09:34:45.864-06:00Alyssa was 19 when she married, so Josie certainly...Alyssa was 19 when she married, so Josie certainly is not to young to court. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-36067314650113906512017-12-23T07:18:34.525-06:002017-12-23T07:18:34.525-06:00Think of diamonds. Think of diamonds. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-385290657277842762017-12-22T22:52:09.119-06:002017-12-22T22:52:09.119-06:00Probably carat like a diamond and clarity of it. Probably carat like a diamond and clarity of it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037411470498203299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-69513121004481085462017-12-22T21:34:52.164-06:002017-12-22T21:34:52.164-06:00I think either the guys are just being private abo...I think either the guys are just being private about it or they just aren’t courting yet. They don’t need a turn, Nathan already was in a relationship, Lawson is focusing on music, and Trace is young and just starting school. Don’t worry, they’ll announce in time, when ready, if they want. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-59413956483715399792017-12-22T21:24:48.975-06:002017-12-22T21:24:48.975-06:00Worth of the stone in the engagement ring I presum...Worth of the stone in the engagement ring I presume. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-44184751862711491812017-12-22T20:36:04.575-06:002017-12-22T20:36:04.575-06:00A ring. A ring has a certain clarity (how clear th...A ring. A ring has a certain clarity (how clear the diamond is) and carat (the higher, the better), there are cheaper and more expensive ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-61983889227998390812017-12-22T19:44:10.034-06:002017-12-22T19:44:10.034-06:00Can't wait!!!Can't wait!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-16813263127953628382017-12-22T19:29:28.237-06:002017-12-22T19:29:28.237-06:00Yes, on their website it says to visit them at chu...Yes, on their website it says to visit them at church. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-37966947202929466112017-12-22T19:28:45.608-06:002017-12-22T19:28:45.608-06:00Lily and Ellie don’t know that. Lily and Ellie don’t know that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-43556947676015947752017-12-22T16:47:14.982-06:002017-12-22T16:47:14.982-06:00I didn't know Kelton asked to court Josie. I t...I didn't know Kelton asked to court Josie. I thought it was Evan who asked to court Carlin. Isn't Josie still in her teens? Perhaps a bit young to go into a courtship already.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903673821002397907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-71736288576440270902017-12-22T15:47:48.632-06:002017-12-22T15:47:48.632-06:00Josie is just turning 18? Whoa, slow down! She is ...Josie is just turning 18? Whoa, slow down! She is so young to be getting so serious. Hope they take their time to get to know each other.SallyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404461495297911588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-5904730192402723532017-12-22T14:00:17.824-06:002017-12-22T14:00:17.824-06:00Carat and clarity are two terms used when talking ...Carat and clarity are two terms used when talking about a precious stone, such as a diamond. This is most likely referring to Tori's engagement/engagement ring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-10420449494959376282017-12-22T07:22:10.456-06:002017-12-22T07:22:10.456-06:00Hello, is visiting the church the best way to conn...Hello, is visiting the church the best way to connect? I know they encouraged this at one point on their blog. I have a 6yo son who wishes to meet the family, but I want to make sure I go about it in an appropriate way. Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999248357201036792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-53830013941833660722017-12-22T03:04:21.744-06:002017-12-22T03:04:21.744-06:00Just love this show! What a blessing in the curre...Just love this show! What a blessing in the current times we live in. God bless this family. Merry Christmas to all who read this. Debbie Tallahassee Fl.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973139253688672038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-67397472127640506562017-12-21T23:56:03.866-06:002017-12-21T23:56:03.866-06:00Can’t wait for the new episodes!
Thanks for the up...Can’t wait for the new episodes!<br />Thanks for the updates and sharing all the photos! Loved seeing those!💗Susannah Newsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02187242806791848954noreply@blogger.com