[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

1 hour ago, Future Cat Lady said:

Does the KJV Jesus turn water into wine or does it only happen in the other versions of the bible?

Well per Pa Keller it’s really grape juice that they just call wine in the Bible. Or some such nonsense.

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

6 minutes ago, Future Cat Lady said:

Am I reading this right? She’s eligible to win 150$, she didn’t actually win it. It’s not much to brag about. She probably thinks Plexus is so generous to give them prizes, but in realitywhen they have to spend a lot of money to have a chance to win.

Sounds like she has to spend it at the conference so surprisingly Plexus is the real winner. 

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

41 minutes ago, oliviabenson said:

Looks like this convention is in June and if BME wants to go to the gala, she needs 3,000 credits. But she probably says she doesn’t attend because of the immodest outfits and alcohol. Sure Jan.

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

14 minutes ago, SMama said:

I really think it was Carlin, one of the few episodes I watched. What is the consensus here?

Could be both of them! 

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

2 hours ago, BitterApple said:

Wait a minute, Evan actually stated those as reasons why regular school would be a negative? Good grief, how lazy can one possible be?!

Homeschooling was good enough for Evan so there’s no way he would consider anything else. While it oftentimes seems like Carlin is the partner who is goofy, acting like a child, always running late etc. I think Evan is just as bad, plus he’s lazy.

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

14 hours ago, SMama said:

Or Carlin made it up. 🤷‍♀️

Or Carlin had no idea what the doctor said and Evan was busy thinking of how to film the next scene.

[Michaella and Brandon: He Writes Fairy Tales]

2 hours ago, lookeyloo said:

Your last paragraph reminds me that Brandon didn't seem all that anxious to marry anyone, let alone Michael.  It was a production if I remember correctly, with a lot of encouragement and pining by Michael and pressure from KJ.  I think his sister had something to do with it too.  Am I remembering right?  He is probably happy enough with their life together except for her - how shall I say it - pining for a child to make their (her) life complete.

Yes there was a lot of pressure from KJ, that seems to be her standard operating procedure for suitors who aren’t moving at the speed KJ wants for courtships. Brandon has always seemed ok with their life as it is. If there is no baby, must be what god wants for them.

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

Since C&E can barely make it to doctors appointments at the right time I am sure the thought of trying to get their kids to school on time is unimaginable. Although if there was a Dunkin or Stbx on the way it might be possible. There is no way the Stew Crew will be doing anything but homeschooling. Imagine all the SM posts and links there will be!

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

5 hours ago, ozziemom said:

Update! Apparently everyone on Instagram wanted to know if Zade weighed more than Layla at the recent doctors visit. Carlin answered the question by saying Layla was in the 2% range but Zade was 97 or 98 percentile. But the doctor said they were both fine. As much as they share about their kids, why is their weight now such a secret? I only watched parts of this post as most of it was Layla answering questions. C&E are really turning her into quite the Instagram performer. She’ll be giving us links to her favorite products any minute now.

Just saw that Carlin finally did reveal that Zade weighs one pound less than Layla! 

[Joy and Austin: This One Time At Family Camp]

55 minutes ago, mimionthebeach said:

Wasn't Garrett Michele's father's name?

Yes

[Michaella and Brandon: He Writes Fairy Tales]

1 hour ago, ginger90 said:

Did she mention what her volunteer work is? That could answer the question, in a way.

Not that I heard or saw on Instagram. I think she keeps her schedule fairly open so KJ can drop off Jeb & Jud or she can do things with her nieces and nephews 

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

Carlin says they will be homeschooling due to the risks at public schools. Speculation is she means exposure to someone with green hair not guns. IIRC Layla was recently shown watching a video on the big TV that either Carlin or Evan called introduction to preschool (or something like). As bad as Alyssa is at homeschooling, C&E will be worse. 

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

Update! Apparently everyone on Instagram wanted to know if Zade weighed more than Layla at the recent doctors visit. Carlin answered the question by saying Layla was in the 2% range but Zade was 97 or 98 percentile. But the doctor said they were both fine. As much as they share about their kids, why is their weight now such a secret? I only watched parts of this post as most of it was Layla answering questions. C&E are really turning her into quite the Instagram performer. She’ll be giving us links to her favorite products any minute now.

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

Finally BME posted pictures of all her Mother’s Day gifts. Of course she has to have an electric bike for her SEVERELY injured knee. She’s a piece of work. She’s been posting like a mad woman today.

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

2 hours ago, GeeGolly said:

Nothing has changed and she's had no new tests, so what magical answers could Carlin and the Giant Boot have at this point?

But we must tune into their YouTube so we can find out! I have a feeling the doctor told them the same things as previously but as we’ve seen before, C&E only hear what they want to. And don’t seem to grasp or understand what the doctor said.

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

13 minutes ago, crazy8s said:

It must be about time for Samuel's graduation and senior pics. Including Jill going on about him being diligent, god honoring, hard working etc. Ending with "can't wait to see what God has planned for you"

I predict there will also be a post about Sammer's taking mama to lunch/dinner to honor and thank her for being the most wonderful teacher ever. (the other rod grads have done this)

We never did see a "clean" spring break trip for sammer's did we?

Maybe Sammer had to repeat a grade and isn’t graduating this year, lol. Sadly JillyBean probably just forgot or there was no place Dave wanted to go, so no trip for Sammer. 

[Jed! and Katey: Biblically Bunking Together]

I was grossed out by Jed!’s manhandling the smash cake, he was massaging like a piece of clay that he was molding into a round shape. Seemed like a smallish crowd and not so many Duggars, at least in the video.

[Meet the Parents: Gil and Kelly Jo Bates]

And we all know KJ never wears any of these clothes in real life. Nope, she’s always in an ugly denim skirt and top, none of it from BSB. 

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

Another IG post showing the famous taco salad, must be the only thing they make for dinner at home. Layla is very cute now with her personality and interactions with the camera but I wonder how long this will last before she either hates it or gets tired/bored of the constant filming. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[Alyssa and John: Lunch with Lurch]

7 hours ago, BitterApple said:

I saw that part of the Q&A. Alyssa said she brought up the topic to John, thinking they should explain the differences between boys and girls before Rhett arrived. John, being the stand-up guy that he is (eyeroll), said fine, but YOU should talk to the girls and he'd eventually talk to the boy. Alyssa admitted she felt awkward, not knowing how to introduce the subject and not knowing what to say, so she researched and found a book series. Bible based of course, but uses medical terminology and the books are geared towards different age ranges. John said he wasn't initially supportive, but read them and got on board. I have to say, it's a huge pet peeve of mine when someone doesn't want to handle an uncomfortable task but then takes issue with how the other person does it. Props to Alyssa for taking the bull by the horns. 

Thanks for a better explanation than what I recalled. I didn’t actually watch the whole video, kind of fast forwarded through it, I find them very dull, especially John.

[Alyssa and John: Lunch with Lurch]

3 hours ago, GeeGolly said:

I don't see the problem with the girls all sharing one bedroom for the 4 of them over two bedrooms for 2 pairs. They'll only be sleeping in there. They have plenty of space to spread out during the day. They have the TV/Playroom, the school room, the living room, the pool, etc.

Typical families separate bedrooms by gender, so the only boy will get his one room. If it was the opposite, the only girl would get her own room. Rhett may be the Golden Penis, but I don't see it with the bedrooms.

I do wonder if Allie changes her brother's diaper though. Do A&J hide his boy parts from the girls?

I read somewhere that part of the latest Webster YouTube video Alyssa said she got a children’s book to explain the difference between a boy baby and a girl baby. Apparently John was not in favor of this, but maybe Alyssa reminded him that she needs the girls to help her with diapers?

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

3 hours ago, ginger90 said:

It was “a tax appointment”. They filed an extension and had to get paperwork together.

There aren’t any accountants in Knoxville capable of handling their taxes? As  a retired CPA, I imagine having C&E as clients would be a nightmare. I would not be surprised if they commingle the BSB business with their personal expenses and expect their accountant to figure it out. If Carlin acts like she does at a doctors appointment, good luck to the accountant! Or maybe thoughts and prayers.

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

I wondered why C&E didn’t stay in Nashville after they picked up the kids last week. So essentially they were back home in Knoxville for 5 days? They probably only worked 2 or 3 of those. What a life!

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

Ma did not come through as a grifting target so shuffle her off to the Fosters. JillR sent her off with a mani, pedi etc. How much more is JillR supposed to do? It must be time for Sammers graduation and his big trip. Plus Jill and Shrek are due for one of their vacations without kids. No time for Ma and Pa.

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

Don’t some of the Duggars have various sizes of RV’s? Maybe they can help the Rods out. IIRC JB had a big bus like vehicle that he bought from a hockey team or something. Not sure if he still has it or if they use it anymore, but there are always a lot of used RV’s around. Jed! probably has something at his car lot right now!