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From what Jill said, (I know she can't be trusted) Plexus sent them to Epcot. There is no way that $500 covered a hotel and food for 4 days there, so maybe that did happen. I don't know. No matter, she and Dave went. She only posted one day of their time there so she could be stretching the 4 days stay. Regardless, she is ALL happy and joyful again and ready to tell everyone how grateful she is. Whew. Meanwhile, her kids are all crammed into Nurie's home or the RV and have had one hot dog 3x a day. (Or maybe a slice of pizza.)

Jana really isn't a "sit around and do nothing" kind of person either so I bet they did hike while there, she just didn't film it. But I guess we will never know. I also thought her saying she couldn't cook was interesting. They showed her cooking a lot during the show and even on social media since it was cancelled. She has helped Jill and Jessa with meals too. It wasn't like Stephen was doing anything really difficult. Boiling some pasta? I know she can do that. James seems really close to Jana. I feel for him still being around the main house. Never see Jackson.

I also thought that was an awkward reply. I re-read it twice thinking I didn't read it right. I guess Jill is "modeling" to her girls that if she loves Jesus first, then she loves them too?

When I saw Jill's "woe is me" post this morning my first thought is she was upset that Kaylie and Renee are now selling something else and not Plexus for her. She felt betrayed and made sure she posted about it so the girls would see it. I've noticed on this trip she is really buddy/buddy with the very pretty, tall daughter. I don't know their names, sorry. Maybe Tessie? I think she is the next daughter after Renee. Anyway, she and Jill have been side by side a lot in her latest postings.

Never mind. I just saw their newest Instagram story. Oh goodness. Whole family dressed in white with a strip of sonogram pictures and Carlin with her pants unbuttoned.

She's already done a photo shoot with her pants unbuttoned. In addition to all the great things they can film in the few months, they also just picked up their new "family of 4" Telsa car. What will they do now with that car? Stay tuned to find out .... Ug.

The 4 girls still at home all still wear skirts or dresses. The leggings with the skirt attached is acceptable attire though, even for Michelle.

Well, I was very wrong ... Kelly was there in Utah. She said that Carlin/Evan, Josie/Kelton and Katie/Travis got the airb&b and paid for that + a dinner at Ruth Chris for her and Gil. Lawson was there w/o his wife and baby, and Warden, Ellie, Callie, Jed and Jud.

Not just the fundie version but pretty much a Christian perspective. As a Christian, I am offended by the word "groveling", but I look past it knowing that not everyone believes as I do. But yes, it is written in the bible what happens to the non-believer and the believer at the time of God's judgment. As a believer, I do think about those who don't believe and what their life ever after will be like. But if you don't believe then you don't worry about those things. In my church, we can baptize or dedicate babies, whichever way the parent feels best. I chose to baptize my babies at 3 months old. To me, if was more of my husband and I taking the vow that we would raise our baby to know God and Jesus in front of our community and to ask for their support and help. When my children turned 12/13, they took a confirmation class through the church, and all ended up reaffirming their baptism. My parents did not baptize me when I was a baby, wanting me to have the decision on that. I took confirmation classes when I was 13 and chose to be baptized after the end of those classes. I am confused by the timeline, but did Kaylee and Jonathan wait until Jill and family had left on their trip to have Gideon dedicated? I would have thought that would hurt Jill's feelings to not be there. She wasn't able to make it all about her. ETA: Heidi does look really pretty and much in love with her husband. It was nice of Tim to be thoughtful enough to buy a cake and celebrate her birthday with his family. I didn't look too closely but is one of her candles an upside down 7?

IMO, Zack/Whitney + Carlin/Evan = BSB owners. Zach seems to be the CEO and organizer. Evan is their camera man and PR guy. Whitney and Carlin are models and advertisers/influencers. They hired that one lady to manage the day-to-day operations and then she has 2 stock girls, who also model and do silly videos. They can open the store up now b/c the manager runs things, and the owners need to only make an appearance. At the mall set up thingy, Zach was there but neither Whit or Carlin. Ski trip appears to have been planned before Kelly's big health scare. I do not believe she traveled to Utah. Gil seems to be doing most of the kid watching. I bet Michaela stayed behind to help Kelly and to make I Love You day costumes. Right? Looked like only Katie/Travis, Carlin/Evan and Josie/Kelton + all the younger Bates went skiing. I haven't seen anyone else, but not really looking much in the background of the stories of the above mentioned. I honestly would not like having a lifestyle of Carlin and Evan. I would long for days at home and not rushing off. Routine. But I know they are "go,go,go" people so this suits them fine. And Carlin can always get her IV from home when she is lagging. *sigh*

I bet Nurie can't wait for her family to visit. She can let her siblings take care of her babies and she can go play with mom.

We know there will be a couple of "double dates" with Nurie and Nathan that Nurie and Nathan will insist on paying for. Jill and Dave can't wait.

Ug, I spoke too soon.

Good to see Justin too. Was that Claire behind him? I was surprised they were staying with Josiah and Lauren too. I'm glad they didn't show them if that is their wish.

I imagine Jana is homesick. A lot of transition going on with her right now. Stephen is smart to encourage her to visit home and let her see everyone. I think all the sisters have said that going from lots of people around to hardly anyone once they are married was very difficult. Since their home is remodeled, I wonder what Jana is doing everyday now. I guess she could be getting ready to start a garden and get some animals.