Happy 22nd birthday to Jedidiah and Jeremiah! They are Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's second set of twins, and they are the oldest of six brothers who sit between Joy-Anna and Johannah in the Duggar family lineup.
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When you hear the term "Duggar-sized Christmas tree," what comes to mind? Perhaps a nice 8-footer? Or a 10-footer? Or maybe, since the Duggars' living room ceiling is so tall, they would be able to pull off a 12-foot tree.
Well, this year the Duggars went BIG, and by big, we mean 20 feet tall and 400 pounds in weight. While Michelle and Jordyn were in Los Angeles helping Jinger and Jeremy with baby Evangeline Vuolo, the rest of the Duggar clan executed a gigantic surprise, in the name of Christmas cheer. Below is the link to the TLC video highlighting the process of transporting the tree from the great outdoors into their home.
Video: Duggar Christmas tree 2020
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Merry Christmas to all! To celebrate the season, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar hosted a Duggar family get together that included a gift exchange. Not everyone was able to attend in person (some dialed in via video chat), but Santa Claus managed to make an appearance. Below is a group photo and a link to a home video from Jessa.
Video: Duggar Christmas 2020 by Jessa Seewald
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Merry Christmas to our faithful blog readers! This Christmas season, we hope you are all healthy and having a marvelous time celebrating the birth of Christ. Just for fun, here are a few throwback photos from Duggar Christmas 2010 and Duggar Christmas 2012.
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TLC just uploaded a mini episode featuring Jinger Vuolo's latest delivery. To watch online, you must have login credentials from your TV provider (link below). The show is 20 minutes long and will also air on live TV in the coming days. There were previously four separate slots allocated, but the TLC schedule has just been updated to remove two (listings below).
TLC Mini Episode: Another Girl for Jinger
TLC Listings:
December 23
11pm ET: Another Girl for Jinger
December 24
3am ET: Another Girl for Jinger
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Wishing Jordyn Duggar a very blessed 12th birthday! Only one year until she becomes a teenager and two years until she starts learning how to drive.
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This afternoon, most of the Duggar ladies gathered at Joy-Anna's house for wreathing making, Chick-fil-A, and girl time. (The gal between Michelle and Jana is Faith, Jessa's sister-in-law.) Josie and a few grandchildren were there, as well, but aren't pictured here.
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Northwest Arkansas has had some wintry weather today, with a total snow accumulation of several inches. For an area with an average annual snowfall of just over half a foot, today's storm was significant.
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December 23
11pm ET: Another Girl for Jinger
December 24
3am ET: Another Girl for Jinger
Happy 11th birthday to Josie Duggar! During the months she spent in the hospital after being born premature at 1 lb 6 oz, there were moments when Jim Bob and Michelle wondered if their little girl would make it. But look at her 11 years later! God sure has shown his faithfulness through Josie's life.
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Jinger and Jeremy Introduce Evangeline
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Keeping young children happy indoors in the winter can be challenging, especially when you have three ages five and under. For the Seewald kids, forts are an activity of choice.
Although they live hours away from the Duggars and Vuolos, Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo were still able to have a few family members visit Los Angeles and help them welcome their second daughter. Two of those visitors were Michelle and Jordyn, who came to lend a hand. Evangeline Vuolo is Jim Bob and Michelle's 19th grandchild. She was born on November 22 at 11:26pm, weighing 7 lbs and measuring 20 inches long.
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First a podcast, and now a book! Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo will have their names in ink in just six months. Their book, The Hope We Hold: Finding Peace in the Promises of God is set to be released on May 4th, 2021. The book can be pre-ordered on Amazon.
The Vuolos also just launched an online shop called Hope and Stead, where they create designs that glorify Christ as the ultimate source of hope.
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's 19th grandchild, Evangeline Jo Vuolo, arrived last week. Their 20th grandbaby is due in February 2021. Proud parents Joe and Kendra Duggar just shared the gender of their third child. Will Garrett and Addison be gaining a brother or a sister? Sister: It's a girl!
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Justin Duggar and Claire Spivey Engagement Announcement
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It won't be long before all of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's children have reached adulthood. Today is Justin's 18th birthday, and he's No. 14 in the Duggar family lineup. Perhaps the most exciting thing that has happened in Justin's life recently is his relationship with Claire Spivey, which was announced in September.
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The excitement is ramping up for Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo. Their second daughter is due in just about one week! Felicity Vuolo turns 2 years and 4 months soon, so she and her little sister will be very close in age. Jinger had her first delivery at a hospital in Texas, San Antonio to be exact, so this will be her first time giving birth in California.
This baby will be the 19th Duggar grandchild, which is an fun milestone for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who have 19 children. Jinger and Jeremy haven't announced the name that they have chosen, but they recently said that they knew they wanted to use it even before Jinger became pregnant.
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And the November birthdays continue for the Duggar family! Three days ago, they celebrated Spurgeon Seewald's 5th birthday. Spurgeon is Duggar grandchild No. 6. Today is Bella Duggar's 1st birthday. Bella is the 15th Grand-Duggar.
The unofficial election results are in for District 89 in Northwest Arkansas. Jedidiah Duggar went against Democrat Megan Godfrey, the incumbent state representative who had won the seat in 2018 by only one percentage point.
Jedidiah was not victorious in this election but made a wonderful showing for a young man new to politics. He took 44% and lost by less than 700 votes. Don't worry, Jed, you'll get them next time. If Jedidiah does make it to the house, he will be following in the footsteps of his dad. Jim Bob Duggar served two terms in the House of Representatives for District 6 from 1998 to 2002.
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Happy 28th birthday to Jessa Seewald!
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All in the family! When Grandma Mary Duggar passed away last year, she left behind a wonderful legacy, which included a career in real estate. Jim Bob and Michelle are also licensed agents, and in January 2016, we shared that Joseph was pursuing his license, which he successfully obtained.
Well, the list of Duggar real estate agents continues to grow, as Jeremiah Duggar just passed his exam on Friday and has joined the group. Congratulations, Jer!
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November has just begun, and it's sure to be a busy month for the Duggar family. With six birthdays, two of which are for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's kids and four of which are for grandchildren, there will be a lot of excitement.
And don't forget the anniversaries! Jessa and Ben Seewald celebrated six years yesterday, and the Vuolos and John and Abbie have their anniversaries coming up this week.
For now, let's wish Addison Duggar a fun-filled first birthday. She will soon be the middle child, and while Joe and Kendra haven't yet announced Baby #3's gender, we know you all are hoping to hear the news soon.
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It has been a busy time for Joy and Austin Forsyth. Austin drove out to Colorado with a few guys, including Jason Duggar. They went backpacking and elk hunting but were unsuccessful at harvesting an animal. Meanwhile, Joy had a visit from her best friend, Carlin (Bates) Stewart, and Carlin's daughter Layla.
When Austin returned home, he surprised his wife with a birthday getaway, which included Hallmark moves at the Keeter Center, a beautiful hotel located near Branson, Missouri.
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Wishing a very happy 23rd birthday to Joy-Anna (Duggar) Forsyth! She is the 9th oldest in the Duggar sibling lineup, and she and Austin have two beautiful children of their own.
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Who said grandmas can't play hard? While some of the Duggar grandchildren are over at the big house, Michelle Duggar gets involved in a hardcore nerf gun war. Jessa captured it on video (link below).
Nerf War with Grandma Michelle Duggar
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PEOPLE Magazine just released a story based on a recent interview they did with Jill Dillard. She discusses the conflict that she and Derick have had with the Duggars since making the decision to leave the show. You can read the story on the PEOPLE website. Jill will also be featured in this week's edition of the magazine, one newsstands Friday. The article states that both the Duggars and Dillards desire to restore their relationship, and we encourage you to pray for healing for both parties.
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Hello to our loyal blog readers. It's Lily and Ellie, the blog authors. Three days ago, we posted about an upcoming online event: a night of worship and prayer for the United States and the upcoming election. The event will feature Jeremy Vuolo, a member of the Duggar clan, and is thus an appropriate subject for a blog about the Duggar family.
We are approaching the 11-year anniversary of our blog. When the Duggars used to book frequent public speaking engagements, we posted about all kinds of events on a regular basis, and no one seemed to mind. For some reason, the post we released three days ago generated a political debate.
We want to reassure you that this is not a political event. We received confirmation from the event organizers that there will be no endorsements made for political candidates. It is simply a time for Americans to worship and pray for God's guidance for our country. We are very much looking forward to this event, and many of you have shared that you will be tuning in, as well.
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We have the inside scoop on an upcoming online event that you won't want to miss. Are you seeking encouragement in the midst of the tumultuous election season that our country is experiencing? Tune in on Monday, November 2nd, at 7pm CT for a night of prayer and worship. No endorsements will be made for political candidates. This is simply a time to pray for God's guidance.
Jeremy Vuolo will give a short message and lead viewers in prayer. Worship music will be provided by Ricky Skaggs, Andy Leftwich, and the Foto Sisters. The event will stream live online.
When Joseph Duggar married Kendra Caldwell in September 2017, Kendra was the oldest of seven children. About five months after Joe and Kendra welcomed their son Garrett Duggar, Kendra's parents, Paul and Christina Caldwell, delivered their eighth child.
As we posted in August, Kendra is expecting Baby #3 in February 2021. Her mom just announced that she is pregnant, as well. Baby #9 is due in May 2021. Congratulations to the Caldwells! Paul and Christina currently have five boys and three girls.
And to add to the excitement, Lauren Caldwell (the second eldest) was just engaged to a guy named Titus. Congrats to the couple!
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Over the past couple years, Jessa Seewald has embraced the minimalist lifestyle. She has worked to de-clutter her home and simplify her storage and organization systems. With a family of five, including three active children under the age of five, living in a two-bedroom house, efficient use of space is key.
All that to say, you'll notice in this photo that the Seewalds' living room doubles as their toy and book room. A while ago, Jessa moved the coffee table out to provide a bigger space to play.
Do you consider yourself to be a minimalist?
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Happy 11th birthday to Mackynzie Duggar! And her almost-birthday buddy Johannah turns 15 in three days.
This week, Austin flew his family of four to Alabama to visit relatives. While there, Austin got together with Trace Bates and Lawson Bates and went skydiving. Do you remember watching 19 Kids and Counting "Duggars Shoot for the Sky" back in January 2011? In celebration of her 18th birthday, Jessa Duggar went skydiving with her mama, Michelle Duggar.
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Since that day, more than 300 specials and episodes of 17 Kids and Counting, 18 Kids and Counting, 19 Kids and Counting, and Counting On have been shown to the public. It's no doubt that the Duggars will go down in reality TV history.
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Are you missing the Duggars, now that the show is on break? If you are, Jana Duggar just shared a 15-minute video of raw footage that you can take a look at. A handful of the Duggar grandchildren are at the big house playing together, and Jana follows them around with a camera to catch some unedited moments (link below).
Raw Footage of the Duggar Grandkids
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The three Duggar granddaughters who were born last November are quickly approaching their first birthdays. Do you think Kendra Duggar, Lauren Duggar, and Anna Duggar will have a joint party? Below is a photo of Maryella, who turned 10 months yesterday.
Wishing Josh and Anna Duggar a happy 12-year wedding anniversary!
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Counting On "A Quarantine Courtship"
Did you hear the big news that was announced today? Justin is in a relationship! He and Claire Spivey have known each other since last spring, and they both love God, the outdoors, and snowboarding.
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We realized it has been a while since we have posted a picture of the three Seewald children. Spurgeon turns five in exactly seven weeks, Henry is three-and-a-half, and Ivy is almost 16 months.
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