"Jon and Kate Plus 8's" Kate Gosselin and sons Aaden, Collin and Joel enjoy a sit-down lunch, ice cream treats and a tour of the USS North Carolina battleship -- with a TLC camera crew in tow in North Carolina. The mom of eight and her kids have been spotted vacationing this week in Wilmington, NC.
Eight Things You Didn't Know about Jon and Kate
They're Estranged from Their Parents
During an interview, Jon revealed that they want to be “drop-in grandparents” and that they don't talk to them. Jon's father has passed away, and his mother lives in Hawaii — he talks to her on the phone on a regular basis.
They're No Longer Close with Aunt Jodi
Aunt Jodi, Kate's sister-in-law, was booted off the show when TLC wanted to pay her. Jon and Kate balked, and now Jodi is giving interviews about the embattled couple.
It Was Love at First Sight
Jon and Kate first met at a picnic in 1997 — they said it was love at first sight.
Kate Had Humble Beginnings
Kate grew up in a mobile home park, and never flew on an airplane until their honeymoon to Disneyworld. Today, the mom of eight loves flying first class.
You've Got to Pay to Meet Them
Fans need to fork over $10 bucks for an autographed picture of one of Jon and Kate's brood, $20 for a family photo, and $3,000 an hour to hear Kate speak!
Jon Was an IT Professional
Before becoming a stay-at-home pop, Jon was an IT professional who worked for the Governor of Pennsylvania.
Kate has a Winnie the Pooh tattoo on her ankle. She used to have a rose tat on her belly, but it was removed when she had a tummy tuck.
The couple doesn't manage all those kids by themselves! They have a personal organic chef, housekeepers, gardeners and a personal assistant.
