Summer Update from the Keilens

Michaela and Brandon Keilen are foster parents to two little boys, ages four and one. They are not able to share as many YouTube updates as they once did because their lives have become busier, but they enjoy interacting with their followers when time permits. They just uploaded a video that includes some of their most recent life updates. They share updates on the boys and a few details on how Michaela fills their days with preschool work, appointments with therapists and case workers, and plenty of time outside. They also discuss how they handle family drama. 

Clarks Move to Texas

Katie and Travis Clark announced several weeks ago that they would be leaving Tennessee. They have been preparing for their move but have kept the location of their new home a secret. They recently took a 15-hour road trip with two toddlers and a U-Haul in tow, and today they revealed the state that they have moved to. It’s Texas! 

 

Zach Bates on Food Network

Zach Bates is returning to the reality TV scene, but this experience will vary greatly from his 10 season as a cast member on Bringing Up Bates. This time, he will be a contestant on a new Food Network cooking show called 100 Cooks. Zach (also known as Cook No. 41) will be one of 100 home chefs competing for cash prizes of up to $250,000. 100 Cooks premieres on June 7th at 9pm EST. 

 

Warden and Kaybrie Bates

Warden Bates married the love of his life on May 5th, less than three weeks before his 23rd birthday. As we announced on May 3rd, he proposed to Kaybrie Patterson, a college basketball player, and she said yes. The two had been planning a September wedding, but when it became clear that Kaybrie's father was nearing the end of his three-year battle with colon cancer, they changed their plans in a big way. 

Just a few days before Michael Patterson passed away, the Bates and Patterson families gathered to support Warden and Kaybrie as they became husband and wife. Kaybrie's wish for her dad to walk her down the aisle was granted. They will still gather with a larger group of family and friends in September to celebrate their marriage. 

Clarks’ Moving Plans

Months after Travis Clark confessed to the world that he had been unfaithful to Katie, the Clarks are sharing the news of a big life change. They are moving. They have spent 2026 in therapy and deep prayer to determine the best next steps for their family, and they took an extended trip to Florida during that time. They have not yet shared where they will be moving to, so stay tuned  

Kaybrie Loses a Loved One

Just a few days after announcing their engagement, Warden Bates and Kaybrie Patterson experienced deep heartbreak when Kaybrie's father, Michael Patterson, passed away on May 8th. Please pray for Kaybrie and her family as you think of them. 

Warden Bates is Engaged

Another Bates is engaged! Warden, who turns 23 later this month, popped the question to his girlfriend, Kaybrie Patterson, and she said yes. You might remember from our previous post about this couple that Kaybrie plays college basketball. 

 

Introducing Ella Jane Bates

Zach and Whitney have just announced the arrival of their sixth child. Her name is Ella Jane Bates. 

Keilens Visit the Ark with Foster Sons

Michaela and Brandon Keilen are spending their days pouring into the two foster sons whom the Lord has blessed them with. They recently took an impromptu trip to the Ark Encounter with Lawson and Tiffany Bates and uploaded a YouTube video with all the details. 

Zach and Whitney's #6

By the time you ready this, it is likely that another Bates grandchild has already entered the world. Zach and Whitney Bates have headed to the hospital to welcome their sixth child, a girl. That will make two sons and four daughters for the eldest Bates sibling and his wife. Bradley Bates is 11, Kaci Bates turns 10 in June, Khloe Bates is six, Jadon Bates turns five in June, and Lily Bates is two. This little one is Gil and Kelly Bates' 40th grandchild.