BABIES?? Citizenship? …and all your top JUICY questions!!

Happy New Year!
We wanted to finish the year by answering some of your top questions. And also update y’all on our 2023 plans!
Thanks for supporting us through this past year! We can’t wait to share more with y’all in this coming year!
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[@debbiestripling4896]

Don’t let people rush y’all into having children. Just enjoy your new life together. Get to know each other better!

[@karenhayes2446]

I'm so glad most of the Bates got KZbin channels cuz I really love the Bates family I wish they still had their TV show but at least I get to watch you guys through KZbin

[@granny473]

Ha I’m 52 years married and I still dread the "what shall we have for dinner" conversation 😂

[@cindland]

@Granny, isn’t it crazy? I spent so many years cooking for a large family, and I thought I’d keep doing it. But now, with jus5 two of us, I barely feel like eating. I cook and eat two bites and I’m full, and I don’t like getting a lot of dishes dirty these days, and cleaning up for only 2 people. My hubby always wants to eat early and I’m not hungry till 8pm. So it’s mostly catch as catch can! And we let sooooo many leftovers go bad in the fridge when I ALWAYS used every last scrap.

[@bygrace3113]

@@cindland I'd bulk cook, get it all out of the way once a week 😆

[@anitamiller7169]

Out of all the questions… I’m so glad you’re going to enjoy each other before babies.

[@cherylknepp8894]

Awww....take a cooking class together. Or, invite your mom's over to teach you how to prepare some of your fav food! You guys are so genuine. Loving your channel.

[@his4evr2c]

Great idea

[@veronika2190]

That's a good idea! Learn how to cook, enjoy some time together and have fun:)

[@misichristopher3763]

I remember when we first came home from our honeymoon and I realized that my groom wasn’t going home because he was home! Almost 40 years ago and it’s been the best blessing EVER!

[@beccapeachey4830]

You never get time alone back. Enjoy it. Getting married is a huge adjustment. Having kids is a huge adjustment. We waited several years and we loved our time together!

[@theresadavis4885]

Make your marriage a top priority. Communication is everything. Don’t go to bed angry. I wish you both nothing but the best in 2023!!!

[@lol_Mxsery]

Crockpot meals are great for you if you’re busy. They’re quick & easy.

[@marilynfdavis891]

Many Blessings in the New Year!! 💜🎉

[@ashleywhitehouse8986]

Happy New Year!!!!!! Love y'alls videos!!! ❤️ Love y'all too!!!!🥰

[@karenclarke9460]

Happy New Year you two!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rachaelcrout8904]

Thank you for sharing with us!😊

[@connieadams8694]

Happy New Year to you all! 🎉🎉🙏🙏❤❤💙💙

[@selinabutler1164]

Happy New Years! Thanks for sharing! Love you guys, love the Bates! Xoxo

[@gennelle5]

Congrats on Tennessee's win! Happy New Year!

[@connieploeger3704]

Wishing you both a blessed 2023!

[@naomiheath2367]

Have a happy new year and God bless you guys

[@conniewilliams996]

Happy New Year! I hope you have a blessed year.

[@sarahm1236]

You guys are too cute.❤ Happy, happy new year.🎉

[@HT-sh1yj]

Good luck with the citizenship quest - I hope it goes smoothly - it’s truly a blessing to have the necessary financial resources to make it happen. I wish it weren’t so expensive because there are so many parents who are escaping deadly conditions in their home countries and just want a safe place to raise their kids but are hassled when they try to come to the US because they are poor.

[@lesliemarshall557]

Happy New Year to you both an your fur baby….. I can’t wait to see what happens in 2023 for you both.❤

[@jeanpotter2163]

I know you had a great Christmas and I’m wishing you a great new year!

[@MissyDcherrydaisypie25]

Happy New Year Trace and Lydia!!! And Maui !!

[@L.M.P104]

HAPPY NEW YEAR- Trace , Lydia and Maui enjoy new adventures and blessings that I’m sure you’ll be blessed with from god ! HAPPY 2023!!!

[@dawnnephew9367]

Y'all should make a date night taking a local cooking class together, it's fun!

[@sheriturner6118]

Happy New Year to you both!

[@sallysmith155]

I really enjoy your videos And it's lovely you done QA. Happy new year to you both fo 2023.🙏🙏

[@dianecervantes2662]

Y'all guys are awesome happy New years from my family to yours y'all have a blessed Saturday see you in 2023 🎊🎊❤️

[@kimc7920]

🎉Happy New Year! A lot of great questions and fun getting to learn more about you too. and your cat is beautiful ❤🙏

[@ashleighburroughs3581]

Great QandA!! Thanks for answering all these questions.

[@omirasantillanes5150]

Happy new year eve and can't wait to see the new vlog

[@shawnfactor3284]

You two are such a great couple! Love your videos, thanks for sharing your lives with us…

[@maeminor2771]

Happy New Year. Hope it's a great one.

[@lindatawera8013]

Happy New Year Trace & Lydia.🥳 Looking forward to seeing more seasons in your life together👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@thegoddesslynea]

Happy new year. Love you guys

[@elizabethgray9092]

I loves those answers from questions and they were great and I would like say Happy New Years to you both.

[@marsihopkins1995]

Coffee is definitely a must . Talking is so important no matter how difficult the situation. Don’t sweat the small stuff life is too short . Always praying good things for the two of y’all

[@peggyburas52]

You are both so real. I love watching you and your family. I feel like you are friends ‼️‼️

[@joanneschwartz3753]

Happy New Year! Thank you for being so open and honest with answering the questions! May 2023 be filled with abundant blessings for both of you! ❤️🙏

[@donnasmallwood9793]

Happy new year, i hope and pray that yall are blessed with a wonderful year. Learning and loving together 💙❤❣️❣️

[@carole3995]

Blessings for a wonderful life ahead of you guys, can't wait to see what the future holds, love German food and definitely need coffee ☕

[@deborahhopper2682]

Happy New Year 🎆 I enjoyed this! You have plenty of time for children just enjoy each other for a while! Love and Prayers Always

[@bethtaig2443]

Happy New Year to you both. 🎉 from me in Australia 🇦🇺 love love love your KZbin channel. I really look forward to it every week.

[@natashagilbert2875]

Beautiful couple. Love watching your little family

[@ruthe2239]

You should invest in a 4 ingredient cook book. It'll make cooking easy. I love when you talk about your families. Best marriage advice I can give you is always thank each other for the little things you do for the family.I've been married 24 yrs. we still thank each other for dishes, lawnwork, wash, meals, etc. we do for each other or the family. Don't take it for granted they'll always do them. Appreciation! is the key

[@rachelmoore7202]

Happy New Year to my favorite Bates couple, and Happy New Year to Maui too!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@Grandmomof30]

Happy new year may the Lord bless you both with all your dreams.

[@betteeyer1589]

I was lucky enough to have amazing grandmothers and my step grandmother, along with lots of Aunts(2nd mothers) and my amazing Momma that are all southern farming country women that had me in the kitchen standing on a stool or chair helping by the time I was 3...so cooking without a recipe and creating my own comes easily. I am also married to a chef so he does his share of meals as well. Had I not had my entire life of wonderful cooks to teach me I would definitely look into Everyplate. They send your order to you with all your ingredients pre measured for each recipe and the recipe cards are so simple to follow and you create delicious meals. Maybe that is something y'all could look into and use those as little stay at home date nights as you learn together to become more comfortable in the kitchen. I absolutely adore you two and how real you are! God bless you both and your families this new year and all the years to come.

[@lornab2555]

Happy New Year Trace & Lydia you are such a great couple! I love you 🥰🙏🇨🇦

[@lorettayoungblood1027]

It is so wonderful you both love each other’s families! That really helps out in a marriage. So blessed! ❤

[@user-yy4ej3qg6z]

I love your honesty, you two look so cute together.

[@jolynschott7189]

Happy New Years God Bless you both Congratulations on your marriage Love you both. May God bless you with the babies when he thinks you are ready.

[@aliholdener1584]

Y’all are precious! I’ve been married 18 years and I loved this video. ❤ blessings

[@BonquishaL]

Whew y'all were so nervous 😂 it was adorable seeing y'all try so hard not to say too much about disagreements and what marriage is really like! Pray together always and laugh together often!

[@carmelabarosso3155]

That was a good Qand A hope you have a happy healthy new year.

[@nancymosley708]

It’s fun to get to know you both. I’ve been married 30 years and struggle with meal planning so I always admire those who do that well. I can see in a small space and Maui being deaf why being the only pet is good for him. I do hope your 2023 has many blessings 😊

[@charleybrown62]

I absolutely love you two,such a beautiful couple, enjoy each other,time flies by just enjoy,God 🙏 Bless you both.

[@carriebarnhart4497]

Y’all are adorable..just wanna say..don’t rush into becoming parents. My husband and I got pregnant 3 months into marriage and though I love my kids dearly (mom of 4 now) I sometimes wish I would’ve waited just a tad longer & just enjoyed my time as a newlywed..❤

[@karinbrooks344]

You both are amazing people just enjoy the journey and keep God first!

[@mini7318]

Happy New Year from Australia 🎉

[@michellemybelle9591]

Daily Audio Bible is good I did it in 2022! First time ever and feel like first time staying with something! That is very Wedding Planner! 😂😂😂 I'm sorry for what I said when I was HANGRY. That is so sweet. I love that y'all love family, my son lives in town and NOTHING, not even a text or a call. 🙏 for that please. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@btalbs513]

I use the notes section on my iPhone like crazy. The best thing I’ve done is keep a list of dinner and sides for ideas as I make my menu. We have weekly staple meals and I try to make a new recipe once a week. Also, you can add a person to a note and they can edit so that’s how I keep my weekly menu then shopping list for each store. My husband can see the menu and both of us can add items to the grocery list as we need them or after I make the next weeks menu so I don’t forget anything. Crockpot meals are great and if you make a full recipe you should have enough to freeze for a second dinner. No wasting and sometimes it’s too much for leftovers

[@Nunyabusiness82777]

Twins are great! They are a lot of work but then again entertain each other.. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marieables-hearties4247]

Happy New Year!

[@shelleystorey5923]

More time together you will grow... it's ok to be different..... you both have good Heart... children will come..

[@nancycagwinrealtor]

Great to hear that Lydia will be in the process of becoming a United States citizen!!!! 2023 will be a very exciting year for you both and I'm sure Lydia will learn to be an excellent cook for her husband and future children.

[@Wkayjlamb]

I appreciate your answer on having children. Trusting Him with your 'planning' you can't go wrong.

[@judy6416]

🎊 🎉Happy New Year

[@None979]

Newlywed time period is such a special time. Once the babies start coming it is difficult to be spontaneous and free to just go where the wind blows 😂 I was married young and had a baby a year later. Looking back I missed having time to just focus on my husband. Love my children and now grandkids and everything worked out as it should but I do wish I would of had more time as a newly married couple. You are older as I was 19 when married and a Mom at 20. 3 children but 27 and family was complete. So with you being older that is a plus for having babies. You two are just the cutest and thanks for allowing us to follow along in your journey. God Bless and Happy New Year!

[@deannecanterbury6802]

Enjoy yourselves and life while you’re young. Then have children. We were married 8 yrs before having children. Tried, but the Lord said not now. We have 2 beautifully handsome boys. And 2 grandchildren. Enjoy life while you can! ❤️

[@suestephan3255]

I love you two, so perfectly matched and Lydia meshed with your big family like a hand in a glove. I see how close Trace is with his Mom and every girl watches for that do she knows how tender loving your man will be. Look forward to your videos.❤

[@kakylong2]

Enjoy your time together as long as the Lord allows. Once those babies start coming, they're with you forever. 🤣 We've been married for 23 years & we're still learning things about each other. Use this time to still date each other, work hard, travel the US, & save your money towards a home of your own. We love taking long rides & day trips around our state. May the Lord bless y'all even more in the New Year & continue putting Him 1st in your lives. Happy New Year's. 😊

[@kc26119]

Great advice!!

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

The babies aren't there forever.....what are you talking about?

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

They can also die

[@kakylong2]

@@ASmith-jn7kf I meant that once you have babies, that the babies turn into kids, who turn into adults & you're never alone anymore. I know they eventually leave the nest, but sometimes they don't. 😆

[@robertmoreno3898]

Great video!! Happy new year

[@cindland]

What a great first date, bc it gave a good opening for conversation. Not only for a topic but to discuss something emotional, since the ride included a “harrowing experience”.

[@nicolegordon129]

Oh wow! I love that your “family friend landlord” pays you to make improvements. That’s awesome.

[@lindajones8895]

I didn't know to cook when I got married. It comes with time. Luckily my ex-husband knew how to cook. You guys are doing great. Happy New Year ❤️❤️🎉🎊🎊 Take your time on having babies. Exactly in the Lord's time.

[@terissalynnwatkins9716]

⚘Happy New Year to everyone ⚘

[@Vrusley1998.]

Happy new year 🎉

[@francesauraliadelacroix]

Recommendation for food (how I learned) and I hope this helps in any way: professional KZbin Cooking Channels, pick one, go through their recipes, and learn from the pros so you get it right the first time i.e how to chop, prep, and so forth certain veg and meats that you wouldn’t necessarily learn from a home cook if that makes sense! It also helps to lay out all the ingredients first so you have everything to hand. And if just follow the recipe for the first year or so and you can’t go wrong, it will build your confidence and that will inspire you to keep cooking! 🎉 sending you both love and joy and to everyone reading this!

[@leahlincoski1524]

I would love to see a video about all this German food you keep talking about! Show us your family recipes!

[@totallifehacker1781]

Every first time parent is a little nervous. You both will be great parents. Enjoy each step of your marriage.

[@cherylmckiver2979]

Yes as fans says enjoy yourself

[@thejazzybug17]

For cooking, have Trace grill out so many days through the week, and you can take the other days and switch dishes. If he cooks you do dishes, and vice versa. It helps a ton.

[@cherylmckiver2979]

Enjoy y'all life. Y'all Bless...

[@sandyramkarran6936]

Happy New Year to you guys wish you good luck on a first baby

[@nahomieriche4827]

You guys are so cute together, keep it up!

[@gracecompton4113]

Y'all R the sweetest couple, A good choice for date nights is taking some cooking classes or having family members come over to teach u y'all how to make different kinds of meals. Oh hangry is absolutely real, I suffer from it too. Hope Y'alls New Year is Fantastic!!

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤☃️☃️HAPPY NEW YEAR !

[@angelacrane9589]

I hope you guys actually take the time to travel and enjoy one another. Lydia has many years to have children lol. It would just be nice to see one of y'all explore being married before popping out kiddos. Happy New Year 🎆 Hope it's a great one!

[@christinerufener3078]

Hello you two! It really feels like we know your family! So many connections, but mostly that my best friend is the mother-in-law of Kelton's dear cousin that lives in Ohio. We met Kelton a few years ago when he visited her. Our friendship with her family is close enough that some of our family will be staying in NC with her family on their way to Florida. Anyhow....I wanted to mention that if you're ever going down to Florida to visit family & want a romantic getaway, we have a house on "Paradise", Marco Island. We rent it out for a reasonable rate & would love to have some Bates family use it. It is about 1 1/2 mile from the beach. A perfect bike ride! So much more to say, but we can discuss more if God blesses with further communication. Thanks for the sweet videos! God bless you & keep you, make His face shine upon you...

[@emilymason1343]

Family time is the best!

[@garyandbeverlyneeble2028]

You guys are so cute! Love those Bates’ dimples!

[@lindaremillard2604]

Happy new year

[@Teresa-Q]

You guys are such a beatutiful and awesome couple. Enjoy your videos 💕

[@wjutjck1]

I read the whole Old Testament in 2022. I will be reading the New Testament this year and other inspirational talks and books.

[@bpgk2007]

Enjoy this time before kids come along. It's a very special time of life. I know I wish I would have appreciated my time with just my husband pre kids more.

[@donnacouch5797]

Lydia I love your top, it's gorgeous, looks great on you.

[@2156cynthia]

My husband learned the same thing about me on our honeymoon. I kept telling him I needed to eat but he thought that meant in the next hr or two. NO. NOW! We bought a cooler and kept it stocked in the car:)

[@yvonnetennyson8995]

Y’all are so cute ❤

[@chessyharris6200]

My husband and I have been married for 32 years and we ( well I) still have discussions on where things go. But my 5 year old Grandson is helping me with that. I'm learning not to stress if things aren't exactly where I want them.🥰 Love learning more about you guys.