As we mentioned last week, the Duggar family--including Josh and Anna Duggar and their kids--visited the Bates clan in East Tennessee two weekends ago. Here are a few snapshots from the Clark family, fans who attended both Trace and Carlin's graduation party and Sunday morning service at the Bates' church.
...It took us 16 hours to get to TN, and we won the prize for being in a car the longest. It was so, so worth it!! We weren't even sure if we would meet any of them so you can imagine how we felt meeting them for 2 days, as well as the Duggars!! Best weekend ever! They are the sweetest people, so down to earth, taking time to get to know their fans. We arrived almost 2 hours early & they let us hang out with them while they set up. Such an honor and a lifetime of memories! Hope to see them again in the future!
Can you tell which Duggar kids are missing from these photos? (Click here to see the pictures that the Clarks took with the Bates family.)
...It took us 16 hours to get to TN, and we won the prize for being in a car the longest. It was so, so worth it!! We weren't even sure if we would meet any of them so you can imagine how we felt meeting them for 2 days, as well as the Duggars!! Best weekend ever! They are the sweetest people, so down to earth, taking time to get to know their fans. We arrived almost 2 hours early & they let us hang out with them while they set up. Such an honor and a lifetime of memories! Hope to see them again in the future!
Can you tell which Duggar kids are missing from these photos? (Click here to see the pictures that the Clarks took with the Bates family.)
Anna Duggar
Justin Duggar
Michelle Duggar
Josie Duggar
Jim Bob Duggar
John-David Duggar
Jackson Duggar
Josiah Duggar
Joseph Duggar
Jason Duggar, Ben Seewald, Jessa Seewald, and Jinger Duggar
Jedidiah Duggar, Jason Duggar, Spurgeon Seewald, Jana Duggar, and Jessa Seewald
Joy-Anna Duggar
Oh Michelle!! Always so pretty...and then the shoes!!
ReplyDeleteIn Michelle's defense, sensible shoes make sense if you're walking around a lot, not level ground, etc. she can wear what she wants!
DeleteWhy the obsession with Michelle's shoes??? People are allowed to have different taste, you know.
DeleteMichelle is the prettiest woman I've seen her age. She dresses decently but ruins her outfits with ugly shoes. Maybe that's why everyone is obsessed with her shoes?
DeleteI thought those shoes were cute!! Very summer like. I would wear them. Michelle looked beautiful!
DeleteI thought those shoes were cute!! Very summer like. I would wear them. Michelle looked beautiful!
DeleteI think it's better described as a lack of taste. People are allowed to have a lack of taste.
DeleteI agree. If I were her daughter, I would encourage her to wear more stylish shoes.
DeleteStylish shoes are not always comfortable. Perhaps Michelle is one of the many people who suffers from foot problems and requires a certain kind of shoe. My old feet will take comfort over fashion misery any day.
DeletePerhaps, like a neighbor of mine, she's having some foot trouble and these are good supportive shoes (possibly even recommended by a podiatrist).
Delete@Annonymous 8:58--you actually cracked me up. You are so right. People ARE allowed to have a lack of taste. But it's still funny to actually be so truthful😃😃
DeleteHow many "Anna looks pregnant" posts will there be??
ReplyDelete231278120192427. And 1. :)
DeleteLOL!! That looks about right!
DeleteI only see yours. So, looks like 1.
DeleteJosh?
ReplyDeleteLike Michelle's purse!
ReplyDeleteOkay I have a question, who is the Clark family? Do they know the Bates personally? Were they invited to the Bates' graduation/party?
ReplyDeleteThe Duggars are just such a Godly and wonderful family!! Man I want them ALL back on tv!!!! Just love this family!
ReplyDeleteCute! Looks like everyone had a fun time. :)
ReplyDeleteAre Josh and Anna living with the duggars?
ReplyDeleteAww love all the pics! But I have a question, I hardly ever see anything about Jeremiah on here!? Is there a reason for that? I see stuff all the time with Jedidiah but haven't seen anything with Jeremiah.
ReplyDeleteFor such a hardworking family, those Duggars sure do travel a lot!
ReplyDeleteAnd this time TLC wasn't filming, so yikes - had to pay for it themselves.
DeleteMost Americans are lucky to take even a few trips a year let alone every few weeks and many out of the country with over a dozen children in tow. It's amazing that they're able not only to afford it but to coordinate so much time away from work and responsibilities.
DeleteLove to seethe Duggars!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Duggars/Dillards/Seewalds that are missing are Josh,Jill, Derick, Israel, Spurgeon, Mckenzie, Michael, Marcus, Jeremiah, James, Johannah, Jordan and Jenny
ReplyDeleteI am impressed that reality stars such as the Duggars and Bates allow fans to be part of their events and take pictures. After all, I doubt any of us will be able to be part of any Kardashian event. Having said that, however, I feel uncomfortable when this appears on this blog. It seems like being so open and available as to invite fans into their private lives and encouraging them by posting pictures on this blog could open the door to critics or stalking. It's one thing when the reality stars appear at a public event; but seems another when family milestones are open to anyone. I assumed the Duggars themselves sent the pictures to Elli and Lily. I was surprised that the pictures came from random fans, like unprofessional paparazzi. I'm not articulating this very well, but something about it doesn't seem right.
ReplyDeleteThe Bates posted an open invitation to the graduation on their social media pages for the fans.. I would find it creepy but it's their wish to share this event
DeleteI agree with the original comment. With random fans around snapping large amounts of pictures, it turns into a "continuing to sell our image" event for the Duggars. It has to be distracting for the organizers of the event and the actual persons being honored.
DeleteThose massive WalMart gift registries aren't going to fulfill themselves.
DeleteLOL!
DeleteThe public needs to stop treating the Duggars like royalty, for their own good. How can a family focus on themselves and heal their problems when the public is constantly wanting time with them?
ReplyDeleteIs it possible, though, that they prefer "public" time so they don't HAVE to face "private" things? Hmmmm.
I agree - the more time you spend putting on your happy face for the public, the less time you spend facing other issues. But at the end of the day, which one of those goes home with you?
DeletePlease bring this show back. Itbus wholesome and uplifting. I look forward to it every week. Don't let 1 bad apple spoil the good of the rest of the family. Please bring it back.
ReplyDeleteLooks like John David is slimming down! Looks like your family had lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteHe does look a lot slimmer. I hope so. He was starting to get a middle-age frump look, and he is way to young for that.
DeleteSo these people don't know the Bates or Duggars personally but they attended the graduation as fans?
ReplyDeletePer the request of the graduates, the party was open to the public. :)
DeleteWas UP filming the Bates family? Did they need to fill seats to make it look like a crowd?
DeleteHow come Jeremiah is never in any of these pics? Haven't seen much of him on here.
ReplyDeleteGlad the duggars attended the event but the attention should have been on the Bates children who the party was for
ReplyDeleteDid anyone notice that Anna looks pregnant? I really hope she isn't. With all that's happened in the last year, I think that, not only do she and josh need some time to reconstruct their relationship, but Anna needs some personal space and not feel like she constantly has to meet Josh's needs - or that that will be the only way to keep the relationship strong. There are so many levels to a relationship - not just meeting his needs, to disagree with Michelle. A new baby won't fix the problem. Maybe they should try Natural Family Planning for a while.
ReplyDeleteThe Bates had an open invitation and encouraged others to attend...so it's their wish
ReplyDeleteFor all of the non Christian readers on this blog, please do not assume that the faith and practices the Duggars adhere to are representative of mainstream, legitimate Christians. We do NOT believe nor live as the Duggars do. Yes, Judaism and Christianity are close in their belief system about the Supreme Being. These people are not my representatives. BTW, I have grown up with the Jewish faith around me in all levels of practice and I have a great deal of respect for your faith and I am not trying to convert you.
ReplyDeletePlease define" legitimate" Christian. I find the main problem with organized religion is that folks seem to be preoccupied with putting labels on others, or placing them in a neat box as being one thing or the other. Why is that? It just seems so counterproductive and passive-aggressive.
DeleteDid this family crash the party uninvited?
ReplyDeleteNo, the party was open to fans.
DeleteBut still, these people took advantage of the Bates' hospitality by arriving early and asking them to pose for SO MANY pictures. How ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should issue them a citation. The Duggars wouldn't have had a show and earned money from the show all those years without fans.
DeleteI'm sorry. I just don't understand why the Bates family issued an open invitation to a graduation so that fans could come have their pictures taken with the Dugger family. I know it's their event and can invite whomever they wish. But it just seems weird.
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