The Duggar family has been on a road trip, and they stopped by to see the Bates in East Tennessee. The two families have been friends for more than 20 years. Check out this new picture of Carlin Bates and Joy-Anna Duggar, who are six months apart in age and are best friends.
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Carlin Bates and Joy-Anna Duggar
Photo courtesy thebatesfamily.com/Carlin Bates