Hope you all had a very happy Mother's Day. How did you celebrate?
This year, three additional Duggar ladies were honored on Mother's Day--mothers-to-be Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo and Kendra (Caldwell) Duggar, as well as new mom Joy-Anna (Duggar) Forsyth. Little Gideon is 11 weeks old, while Jinger and Kendra are due in July and June.
Photo courtesy Joy and Austin Forsyth/duggarfamily.com
This year, three additional Duggar ladies were honored on Mother's Day--mothers-to-be Jinger (Duggar) Vuolo and Kendra (Caldwell) Duggar, as well as new mom Joy-Anna (Duggar) Forsyth. Little Gideon is 11 weeks old, while Jinger and Kendra are due in July and June.
Joy Forsyth, Austin Forsyth, Gideon Forsyth
Photo courtesy Joy and Austin Forsyth/duggarfamily.com
Joy looks so pretty and stylish!
ReplyDeleteHope she had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Such a beautiful family. I love Joy's dress. She looks great! May God bless them.
ReplyDeleteJoy and Austin certainly look like they are exactly where they want to be in life! Enjoying young parenthood. Beautiful picture. Makes you happy for them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!😍
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. Joy's dress looks so pretty on her! I like how the married ones get new clothes and don't appear to be shopping at thrift stores anymore. Maybe that will change as their families grow, but it's nice to see them looking fashionable and not having to share clothes with their siblings any longer.
ReplyDeleteI was think the same thing. Her dress is so stylish.
DeleteYou’d be surprised what kinds of nice things you can find at thrift stores!
DeleteNo idea why you think the dress is not from a thrift store or that thrift store shopping is so horrible. I have lots of very nice stylish clothes from resale shops and love the hunt.
DeleteHahaha I have never seen anything at thrift shops on style that's why they are there. They are no.longer in style
DeleteI think what they meant is the dress and shoes are a massive departure from what most of the girls, and Joy in particular, typically wear. So I understand the conclusion that perhaps her shopping resources have changed.
DeleteThe thrift stores I've seen are one step away from the dumpster. Everything gets sorted in the back and the good stuff gets sold online.
DeleteThere are many different types of "thrift shops" and they vary widely in the quality of what they offer. More upscale thrift shops are known as "consignment stores". I also wouldn't be surprised if the Duggars buy online from websites that deal with "gently used" clothing (but obviously showing them doing that wouldn't make for good TV, so we wouldn't see it).
DeleteThat being said it's very possible Joy's dress didn't come from a thrift shop. But obviously BOTH Forsythes got dressed up for the occasion. I haven't seen Austin in a suit and tie since his wedding. So I wouldn't take this photo as evidence all their clothing styles have changed. Just because a family has more money and can now splurge for special occasions, doesn't mean their whole lifestyle changes overnight.
Maybe she's just older and not dressing like a child anymore
DeleteBeautiful picture and family. :)
ReplyDeleteNice dress Joy is wearing and I love her shoes.
ReplyDeleteSweet picture!
ReplyDeleteDo Duggar and Duggar-inlaw women have any non-baby related hobbies?
ReplyDeleteJana loves gardening!
DeleteI hear Jana likes to garden.
DeleteWatch the show instead of asking such a rude question
DeleteI would guess witnessing for the Lord.
Deletewhy are you jealous
DeleteJana likes gardening and also home decorating.
DeleteJana likes to garden, sew and do home decor but I think it’s a fair question; do any of the other Duggar ladies have any hobbies? One comment suggested watching the show but I do watch the show and have yet to see any hobbies. It would be an interesting segment to see the ladies doing something for themselves like sewing, doing pottery or ceramics, sketching. I know that being a married mom ( I have 3 children) is time consuming but it’s mentally healthy to make time for yourself and tap into your inner creativity
DeleteI think many of them play instruments.
Delete11:56, well we know Jinger likes photography, so maybe after she has her baby she’ll start being a baby/engagement/family
Deletephotographer. One of my friends did this after having her baby because so many of her friends and family started asking her to do their newborn pics. She’s been very successful on her area.
They can all play the piano and violin. They like to decorate (and re-decorate). No doubt they have other hobbies that they keep out of the public eye as well.
DeleteAfter all these years on camera, I think it is a good question. I think Jinger likes to experiment with cooking and of course now reading and photography. Everyone knows Jana's interests, but the other girls just appear to be concerned with hair, clothes and babies. It would be interesting to see actual hobbies being carried out.
DeleteJoy has always been quite an active person and I think she and Austin like doing outdoorsy things like horseriding and hiking.
DeleteI don't think it's a rude question at all. It's an honest question.
DeleteThe question wasn't rude at all. The Duggars' shows have covered all aspects of their lives. I don't see how asking about what they like to do shows jealousy.
DeleteI think that Counting On featuring their interests would show the Duggar women are well-rounded. A lot of what we know about the Duggars' hobbies, minus Jana, are from years ago. It would be nice to see if their interests have evolved.
she so pretty
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture!! They look so happy!!
ReplyDeleteI like her shoes!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to Joy and the soon to be mothers as well as every other mother
ReplyDeleteTIME 2:05PM
ReplyDeleteWILL I WENT TO CHURCH WITH A COMMUNITY PERSON WHO WORKS AT HUMAN FIRST A PROGRAM WITH GROWN UPS WITH DISABLITIES. HER NAME IS BARBARA MY MOM HAD TO WORK ON SUNDAY. I GAVE MY MOM A NOTEBOOK AS A MOTHERS DAY GIFT. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO JOY & THE SOON TO BE MOTHERS JINGER & kENDRA.
Neddy, you are always sweet and kind in your comments. I'm sure your mother loved her notebook. Have a wonderful Tuesday.
DeleteNeddy’s contributions to this blog are always uplifting and never fail to put a smile on my face. Maybe we should take a page from her book; WWNS. What Would Neddy Say?
DeleteKeep on being you Neddy!!!!
What a great gift to give your mom, Neddy. I'm sure she loved it. Sending love from Los Angeles to you.
DeleteHappy Mother's Day Joy! Little Gideon is adorable
ReplyDeleteLovely Family! Joy looks so cute in her dress and baby is looking healthy.
ReplyDeleteWhen are they are getting a second child? They want a big family.
ReplyDeleteTheir baby isn’t even 3 Months old. Let them enjoy him first. Plus Joy had a c-section so it’s better to give her body a rest for at least a year.
DeleteI think it’ll be a year or two because Joy had a C-section! :)
DeleteGideon is only 11 weeks onld, even she knows her boday needs more time to recover, especially from a c section
DeleteKnock it off, she just had a csection, and she’s only 20
DeleteGod has a plan for them. We need to respect and accept His plan. Any responsible OB or Midwife will make it clear to a married couple that lovemaking doesn’t always lead to a pregnancy.
DeleteGive them time..she JUST had a baby..let them enjoy Gideon!!!
DeleteGood grief.
DeleteWhoa, Nellie! Their baby isn't even three months old yet, for goodness sake!
DeleteBased on history, I'd guess 9 months or so.
DeleteMy OBGYN request c-section mamas wait 18 months to try again to avoid a repeat c-section. I’m guessing that’s why Jill waited. Just my thought..
DeleteSurely she must be pregnant soon.
DeleteBeautiful family! Would love to know where they go to church. Not specifics, but if they go to their own church, or with Austin's family (I think they live nearer to his family) or if they have a home church, etc.
ReplyDeleteI remember Joy plainly saying that she does NOT like to wear dresses. She prefers pants. I see Austin is requiring her to wear a dress. I'm sorry for her.
ReplyDeleteActually, she's said that she prefers skirts, not pants.
DeleteActually Joy said she prefers skirts, but Austin prefers dresses, so she wears them for him. He doesn't require it. Why read something into the situation that's not there? He seems like a wonderful young man!
DeleteThat's a pretty extreme conclusion to draw based on one picture. Maybe Joy CHOSE to wear a dress for Mother's Day because she knows Austin likes to see her in dresses, as she did when they were courting.
DeleteIt's possible that Joy is doing things to please Austin out of her own free will because she actually, you know, loves her husband. Not because he is ordering her around like a servant who has to obey whether she wants to or not.
I'd assume Austin also does things for Joy to please her.
I’ve never heard her say she prefers pants, but that she doesn’t like dresses, she’d rather wear a skirt.
DeleteBaby Gideon looks like his daddy. Beautiful picture. And Joy looks SO nice in her dress. Very feminine! Love the look on her!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I’ve found LOTS of stylish clothes at a thrift store.
ReplyDeleteJoy is a beautiful girl, but she needs a good condition and trim of her hair. It’s beautiful but it looks dry, brittle, and unhealthy.
ReplyDeleteI still can’t believe that she’s married and a Mom. Seems like just the other day she was a little tomboy on 19KAC!
Yeah, these girls don’t really take care of their hair properly. Jinger’s also looks unkept + damaged from straightening her hair. I want one of them to get a shoulder length look, I think it’ll look super cute and help them with those split ends.
DeleteI agree about her hair. A good trim is needed. Like her dress though.
DeleteDo you walk up to people on the street or friends/family and give them a hair critique, too?
DeleteI don’t think she needs to change her hair at all. She looks beautiful!
DeleteHair care often goes out the window when you have a baby demanding your time and attention.
Delete7:35, the hair care wasn’t there before she was even married, so that excuse doesn’t work here. I don’t agree with people saying they need to get a shoulder length hair cut, but if they want to keep their hair as long as they do, they need to get it trimmed every few months so it stays healthy.
DeleteI didn’t say she needs a dramatic change people, chill🙄
DeleteI just said she needs a trim like maybe an inch or 2 and a good condition
Anon at 5:02. Your comment is like comparing apples and oranges. People walking down the street don’t appear on tv; they aren’t in People Magazine; they don’t write books. The Duggar girls do these things. Hair has been very important to them, and they exhibit it publically. Therefore, we, as loyal viewers, are able to comment on it. It doesn’t mean we don’t like the Dugger girls - we just have constructive criticism.
Delete8:17- Constructive criticism? You must think very highly of yourself. BTW, most of the current women's hairstyles I see look as though the the hair was cut with a pruning shears, after having been subjected to a hot ride on the back of a Harley at 100mph. It's hard to tell who has healthy hair and who doesn't.
DeleteConstructive criticism is something you tell to someone you're trying to help, not something you put on a public forum for everyone to see.
DeleteAnon 3:22 - I was not the one who did the criticizing. I was merely saying that bloggers have a right to give constructive criticisms since the Duggars are public figures. I’m afraid your assessment of me is off the mark. I don’t think highly of myself in the least. My hair is a fright. I would give anything to have any one of the Duggar girls’ gorgeous, thick, well-styled hair. From: Barbara who is Anon 8:17
DeleteThey both look so happy! Joy seems to be so healthy and happy, and she looks so pretty for someone who has an 11-week baby! The baby is Austin's twin.
ReplyDeleteJoy & Austins,!!!! U guys look GREAT, and Joy U look sooo happy!!!! Love U 3!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy mothers day! My sister in law just gave birth to my tiny nephew yesterday morning...a nice mothers day surprise! (He wasn't due until June 6th)
ReplyDeleteWhere’s Joy’s dress from?
ReplyDeleteFrom her closet.
Delete😂😂😂
Deletelol! =)
DeleteEnglish isn’t my first language I’m sorry, I meant what store? I don’t really like being laughed at for my bad English, I’m sorry.
DeleteYour English is fine, these people are just rude. I’m not sure what store she got it at
Delete9:04, You are completely fine. I don't know why people thought it was funny.
Delete9:04 - don't be sorry, the poster was being sarcastic and slightly rude. Your comment was appropriately phrased and has been asked many times before on other Duggar and Bates blog posts. It should not have been laughed at.
DeleteUnfortunately, I don't know where she purchased her dress from.
9:04, your English was actually correct, 1:25 was just being rude. I was wondering the same thing though, it’s very pretty💗
DeleteThat wasn’t bad English. Those comments made to your question are rude! I’m sorry you have to endure that! 🙁
DeleteThere is nothing to do with language. Someone at 1:25 PM was just trying to be funny...
DeleteThey buy a lot online, we saw it when they were getting bridesmaid dresses. Maybe some popular website?
Why would anyone here know where Joy got a dress? Contact her in person with that question.
DeleteDon’t apologize. The poster owes you an apology for his/her catty, trying to be funny but not achieving it, remark. Don’t worry about your English. It is fine. We are the ones who shouldn't read something into your posts that you didn’t mean.
Delete10:44, sometimes Ellie will post where the girls got their clothes from, so it seems like a good question to ask
DeleteWhat a wonderful picture. That dress is so becoming on her. She is young and beautiful and should be able to dress in pretty clothes all he time. I hope we never see the hideous denim skirts again on any of the Duggars. Yes, I had one back in 1976.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think the knee jean skirts are bad but I don’t like floor length ones. Especially the ones that are made from old jeans 👖, and they added pieces of jean fabric to them. I distinctly remember Michelle wearing one of those
DeleteIt aggravates me to see babies without socks and shoes on. If not shoes put some socks on their tiny cold feet! How hard is that!
ReplyDeleteIt was in the 80s in Arkansas on Mother's Day. His feet most likely weren't cold!! Babies who aren't walking yet really shouldn't wear and don't need shoes, anyway.
DeleteMy son was born in August, but I didn't put socks on him until November. I tried putting socks on him, but they just made him sweat. You need to remember that each baby is different just like adults.
DeleteThis is something I always wonder about as well. They have such cute socks and baby shoes out now
DeleteJoy likely wants her child to grow up shoeless as she did.
DeleteI'm sure his feet are fine. LOL
DeleteIt’s may.... Arkansas isn’t that cold anymore this time a year. It’s approaching the 80’s actually. He’d probably get hot if they put socks in him
DeleteIt has been in the 80s in Arkansas....plenty warm enough for babies to be barefoot.
DeleteHe probably kicked them off, good grief.
DeleteMy son would have a fit Every time on tried to put socks or shoes on his feet. Not every baby likes something on their feet.
DeleteShoes are not recommended for babies as they inhibit their development. As for socks, Joy is wearing sandals and it looks plenty warm outside. You’re a wonderful mother Joy!
DeleteOh good grief! There is such a thing as babies kicking their socks off. Would you like for them to put tight rubber bands on to keep him from kicking them off. And he's not your child so don't worry about it!
DeleteWhat a sweet picture. They look so happy and Gideon is adorable.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good looking couple!!!! Wish this family a lifetime of happiness, joy, and health.
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or does Joy's smile look forced?
ReplyDeleteIt’s just you I guess....she is looking at her son who is a real cutie pie, her smile is glowing with the joy and pride of a first time mom!
DeleteShe looking at her son and smiling. I don't think her smile is forced. Just a proud mother happy and in love with her family.
DeleteThis is just the way Jiy smiles. We all smile differently
DeleteShe's posing for a picture; the smile is likely manufactured for the photo op.
DeleteJust you. I think she looks radiant!
DeleteJust you, she looks happy to me. Possibly a little tired since her baby is still probably up a lot at night, but happy.
DeleteIt's just you.
DeleteOh please! Yeah Austin just told her, “ smile or else.”
DeleteIt's just you.
DeleteIt's just you.
DeleteHappy family, Bless you...Jane
ReplyDeleteShe looks Nice. It is important to not get sloppy for your husband. He needs it.
ReplyDeleteWhat?!?
DeleteI would add that's it's just as important for the husband not to get "sloppy."
DeleteAnd a woman doesn't need a slob for husband!
DeleteI agree! You should always try to look your best! It keeps men happy and home!
DeleteIt’s actually important to not get sloppy for yourself first and foremost!
DeleteHmm, so if a wife doesn't look her best it's okay for a husband to look elsewhere? What if the husband lets himself go, I can think of horror stories of men refusing to bathe for days or wearing really scraggly beards and such.
DeleteI really find it puts Christians in a bad light to always focus on what a woman is doing to keep her husband happy. Adds to the stereotype that Christians think women are inferior to men and are just designed by God to help men, instead of being equal in terms of God given dignity. (I am NOT denying actual differences between men and women though.)
And it's a good thing Austin is wearing a suit and not getting sloppy for his wife.
DeleteWhy couldn’t you just say “They look nice. It’s important to continue to look nice for your spouse, even when you’re both sleep deprived from a new baby” or something like that? Why single out Joy?
DeleteShe is a woman an needs to dress up.
DeleteWhy does she need to dress up simply because she’s a woman?
DeleteWhile the Bible says God doesn't care about outward appearance from reading the comments it seems Duggar fans set a great deal of store by it.
ReplyDelete😃
DeleteBut the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart."
1 Samuel 16:7 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/1sa.16.7.ESV
I don't know if Duggar fans set a great deal by it. It's more that it's all the Duggars give us. We're no longer able to see and hear more in depth details of their personal lives. Maybe because they're always criticized for the way they live their lives?
DeleteSOME Duggar fans do. Please don't lump everyone together. I for one do not subscribe to the beliefs, especially the ones that insinuate a wife who didn't look good for her husband would be to blame if he strays.
DeleteI also don't subscribe to the "they put themselves on TV for the money, so that means they put themselves out there to be judged for every clothing / parenting / home renovation / etc choice they make, because what Jesus said about not judging doesn't apply to rich celebrities" belief either.
If the Duggars weren't all attractive there would be no show on TLC. Looks matter in the entertainment industry.
DeleteI think differently. I try to look my best when I attend Gods house. I love and respect him so I try to look as good as I can while attending worship
DeleteYup.
Delete10:13- What's your best... dresses, hose, heels? I figure that if there is a God and he wants you to attend a church, He won't be too particular about your wardrobe choices.
DeleteWhat a good looking couple! Wow!
ReplyDeleteAnd its true, a beautiful floral print never is tiresome.
God bless this family.
Yes. Good looks is a blessing from God. How fortunate the Duggars are.
Delete9:39- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If God is "blessing" some with good looks and others He passes by, I'd say He's got a lot of splainin' to do.
DeleteYour looks are purely the result of genetics. I don’t think God blesses some with good looks and makes others, well, not so much. God doesn’t look at our outside.
Deleteagree may 15 1:04 pm focous on inward things . people here EXTREME MATERIALISTIC/ also make etc. God loves u for u not ur outer appearence. have reason for concern how would they TREAT a homeless person or 1 who cant AFFORD nice clothes to there church with pen arms this family CONCERNS ME about othwers like that in there presece
ReplyDeletePut some cute booties on the babies feet. Looks tacky with nothing on their feet.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind bare feet on a small baby so much, but definitely don't like seeing it on one who can walk and get dirty feet. I also really hate seeing a small child wearing just a diaper (unless it's super hot and the a/c is broken, or something).
DeleteLittle babies with shoes look ridiculous in my opinion. They shouldn’t start wearing them until they start walking
DeleteWhy? Babies don't need booties when it's 80 degrees. They don't need to sweat because you think they need something on their feet.
DeleteSo silly. When it's hot, there is no reason a baby needs socks. Better him be comfortable than stylish...
DeleteOut of all daughters Joy changed the most. She was such a tomboy, running with boys, and then suddenly even her face changed, her figure changed so much before she got married. She just became a woman out of nowhere. And now not even a year after her wedding, she is a mother and blooming!
ReplyDeletePuberty will do that for you, personally I think Jinger has changed the most, and seems like she’s being able to find her true style.
DeleteThey both look like happy and mature young parents! I love that Austin is independent and stable, works for his family camp. Like, Ben seems to be a nice person, but he is helping JimBob with some manual labor work. Derick decided to be a missionary, and it is nice, but I'm not sure what kind of profession it is and how financially he can support his family.
ReplyDeleteHow is Austin working for his dad's business different than Ben working for JB's? Though I tend to agree - young men desiring to support a family (on their own, nonetheless) ought to have proper employment.
DeleteIs Ben still doing property maintenance or has he taken a larger role in the business? He is also taking online classes and will make a career change soon.
DeleteAustin seems more invested in the family camp and its day to day functions. I'm guessing that Austin will eventually take over running the camp from his father. I doubt Ben will have that same opportunity with 10 Duggar sons. The adult Duggar sons all seem to be working for Jim Bob in some fashion.
Austin also has his side house flipping business.
We actually don't know what exactly Ben is doing. At the beginning he was helping with some work here and there. We also don't know exactly what JimBob is doing business wise. Used car lots? Real estate? Towing business? Austin's family has this established family camp, and its his dad and him (and maybe his sister too) who are main staff.
DeleteThe Duggars could end a lot of speculation if they were up front with exactly what the boys are doing. As with many other aspects of their lives, we're supposed to watch the show and not question the parts that were intentionally left out or not talked about. Look at the facade, and don't ask questions. Well that's not the way most people think. We want to understand the whole picture, and we'd like the information to come straight from the source, who could put an end to rumors if they spoke up.
Deleteshe look good
ReplyDeleteShe needs to look good for her husband
DeleteShe needs to feel good for herself.
Deleteyes love joy anna
ReplyDeleteAt Church I try to present my best self- both inward and outward
ReplyDeleteHe looks at who you are. Nice clothing is not important
DeleteMost churches don't care what you're wearing. You can show up in ripped jeans and a dirty t-shirt. As long as you show up...
DeleteYes he does, hence my referral to inward. If I was a guest in your home I would try to look my best. Why wouldn't I do that for the Lord?
DeleteGod doesn't care, but the people in the church sure do.
Delete10:14- Well, I'd say you deserve today's Gold Star Award! BTW, who gets to decide what "best" is? Is it a contest?
DeleteI dont't care about other people. I am there for the Lord. He does not look at our outside!
DeleteBabies feet are delicate! Put something on their feet.
ReplyDeleteHe’s being held! It was too hot that day for him to be wearing socks or shoes, good grief!
DeleteI'm sorry his bare feet bother you so much. I think perhaps he was barefoot because it was pretty hot (in the 80s) the day that the picture is taken, and you don't want a small baby to get overheated.
DeleteJoy is wearing an attractive dress. Who cares where she bought it? I'm in poor health and shopping exhausts me quickly so I don't go to thrift stores on the off chance I might find something nice that fits me. Others with more energy can do that.
ReplyDeleteI think the person asking where she purchased the dress was admiring it and wanted to buy one for herself. It wasn't malicious question.
DeleteJoy can shop wherever she wants. It doesn't matter if she purchased it from a thrift store or new. She looked lovely.
The people who care are likely the ones who have already judged the Duggars as "selling out" or "becoming too worldly", and are just trying to gather more proof of that.
DeleteI feel bad for the one Anon who got piled on with negativity for actually asking an innocent, sincere question about where Joy got the dress. However I'm not surprised this has happened. This blog is sadly being affected as is the rest of society, by the trend to become very polarized, jump to conclusions, and assume anyone who doesn't agree 100% with you, must be making comments in bad faith.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the mothers!!!! I spent my day with my children and some grandchildren as well!!! Had a great day I am truly blessed. Love my family
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