Jinger on Life with 18 Siblings

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo sat down for a third episode of The Jinger and Jeremy Podcast. In this segment, Jeremy interviews Jinger about her busy but exciting childhood as the sixth-born of nineteen children. If you were a fan of 19 Kids and Counting, you might know the answers to some of his questions.

16 Years of Duggars

Has it really been 16 years? We say this every fall, but time sure does fly. 2020 marks the 16th anniversary of the Duggars' first television special. "14 Children and Pregnant Again" premiered on September 6th, 2004. 

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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The 3 Oldest Grandchildren

Michael Duggar, Mackynzie Duggar, Marcus Duggar

How long have you been following the Duggar family? Do you remember watching the birth of their first grandchild, Mackynzie, in 18 Kids and Counting "First GrandDuggar" in October 2009? In June 2011, Michael's arrival aired in 19 Kids and Counting "First Grandson." Two years later, Marcus' debut was caught on camera in "GrandDuggar Makes 3."

With that backstory, above is a new photo of Jim Bob and Michelle's three oldest grandchildren, ages 10, 8, and 6. It won't be long before they are learning to drive!

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15 Years of Duggar TV

Duggar siblings in Washington DC

March 2019

 

Last month, the Duggars hit an exciting milestone. September 9th was the 15-year anniversary of the premiere of their first reality TV special, 14 Children and Pregnant Again. Can you believe that the Duggar family has been on television that long? They started with five specials, which gave way to the start of their weekly series 17 Kids and Counting on September 29th, 2008 (just over 11 years ago).

The series became 18 Kids and Counting in January 2009 and then ran for two seasons before being renamed to 19 Kids and Counting. After six additional seasons, the family was off the air for several months in 2015 before the premiere of Counting On in December. Counting On is currently in its 10th season, although the seasons are significantly shorter than those of the previous series.

The Duggars started filming for their first special around the beginning of 2004, just a few months before Jackson was born. Did you see 14 Children and Pregnant Again when it first aired on TV?

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10 Years of Reality TV

The Duggars with Lauren Swanson's family in the earlier days of the show (2010)

When the Duggars first appeared on weekly reality TV on September 29th, 2008, they had no idea what it would eventually become. Ten years and nearly 300 episodes later, and they are still going strong. From 17 Kids and Counting to 18 Kids and Counting to 19 Kids and Counting to Counting On, the title has changed to reflect the growing clan, but the love, faith, and family values of the stars have remained the same.

If you visit our Watch Full Episodes page, you'll find a full listing of episodes, as well as links to our recaps starting in season four, around the 60th episode. Our blog has been going strong for almost as long as the show has.

How long have you been watching the show and reading our blog?

In case you missed our post last month, this year is also the 14th anniversary of the Duggars' first television special, "14 Children and Pregnant Again."

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Duggar Trivia 11.0

It's time for some Duggar trivia! Try your hand at the questions below, and post your guesses as a comment. We will reveal the answers in a couple days.

1. In 2011, the Duggars went overseas. What was their first stop? (Bonus point if you can name all the countries they visited.)

2. Which Duggar kid's middle name is Levi?

3. How many Duggars have June birthdays?

4. Where did Ben propose to Jessa? (Bonus point if you can name the town, state, and building.)

5. In an episode of 19 Kids and Counting that aired in March 2015, Michelle attended her __-year high school reunion.


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Duggar #16 Turns 12

Wishing Johannah Faith Duggar a very happy 12th birthday! She is No. 16 in the Duggar lineup and the "leader" of the four little girls. In her younger years, she and Jackson, who are only 17 months apart, were very close, as those of you who have seen 19 Kids and Counting will remember.

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com, TLC, TLC/Scott Enlow,

Joe: 'She Would Always Bring Joy Into Our Life'

Those who tuned in to the first Duggar special, '14 Children and Pregnant Again!", were introduced to Joy-Anna Duggar at age six. Now, thirteen years later, she's a married woman and expecting her first baby. In this video from last night's episode, you'll be treated to never-before-seen photos of Joy as a young child, as well as old clips from 19 Kids and Counting that are sure to make you smile.

Photo/video courtesy TLC, duggarfamily.com

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing Michelle Duggar, Anna Duggar, Jill Duggar Dillard, Jessa Duggar Seewald, and all the mamas out there a very happy Mother's Day! How is your family celebrating?

In this 19 Kids and Counting webisode from 2014, Michelle Duggar shares her favorite Mother's Day memories.

If you enjoy this blog, check out our other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and BatesFamilyBlog.com).

Photo/video courtesy TLC

As Told By the Little Duggars

You know your family is a little larger than average when your five-year-old nephew calls your 1,000-seat wedding chapel "small"...

Have you missed seeing footage of the younger Duggar kids, now that 19 Kids and Counting has been replaced by Counting On? Well you're going to love this video! On Jinger Duggar's wedding day, Jackson Duggar and Justin Duggar grab handheld cameras and film entertaining bloopers.

Photo/video courtesy TLC

Mackynzie's 1st Birthday (Duggar #TBT)

 Johannah Duggar and Jackson Duggar

Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my!

Mackynzie Duggar turned seven years old in October, but many of you remember watching her as an infant and toddler on TLC's 18 Kids and Counting and 19 Kids and Counting. In this Throwback Thursday video, the Duggars gather to celebrate the eldest grandchild's first birthday.

If you enjoy this blog, check out our other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and BatesFamilyBlog.com). 

Photo/video courtesy TLC

'Counting On' Season Finale

 Joy-Anna Duggar and boyfriend Austin Forsyth

We have some good news and some not-so-good news. The good news is that it's Monday, which means a new episode of Counting On is coming your way. The not-so-good news is that it's the season finale.

Tonight is the seventh and final episode of the season. It's also the 31st episode of Counting On that has aired on TLC since the December 2015 premiere. To look back at all our episode recaps of both 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On, visit our Watch Full Episodes page.

Scroll down to read the summary of tonight's season finale episode, and click here to watch a promo video featuring Jim Bob Duggar's courtship conversation with Austin Forsyth.

Monday, February 27
9pm ET/8pm CT: A Honeymoon A Courtship (NEW)
Jinger and Jeremy have said "I do," and now the newlyweds finally get to enjoy some alone time. Mr. and Mrs. Vuolo head Down Under for their honeymoon in Australia. Meanwhile, back in Arkansas, another Duggar enters a courtship. 
11pm ET/10pm CT: A Honeymoon A Courtship

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Jed and Jer Throwback

In honor of Jedidiah and Jeremiah Duggar's 18th birthday, check out this video clip from an episode of 19 Kids and Counting that aired two-and-a-half years ago ("A Toast to Love"). While their parents are out of the house, the Duggar kids gather around to plan a dinner theater to surprise Jim Bob and Michelle.

It's hard to believe that Jed and Jer are adults now! When they first appeared on 14 Children and Pregnant Again, the twins were only five years old.

Photo/video courtesy TLC

Birthday Wishes for Jordyn

Jordyn-Grace Duggar, the 18th child of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, celebrated her 8th birthday yesterday with a trip to Acambaro, her favorite Mexican restaurant. With the family gathered around, Michelle shared the attributes that she loves most about her daughter. Check out the video below.

If you've seen 19 Kids and Counting "Daddy Duggar's Birthday," you may recall the Duggars visiting Acambaro for Jim Bob Duggar's 46th birthday back in 2011. It is one of the family's favorite places to eat.

Photo/video courtesy duggarfamily.com

Amy Duggar King Returning to Reality TV

This just in. Amy Duggar King, niece of Jim Bob Duggar and cousin of the 19 Duggar children, is returning to reality TV, but not in the way you may have expected.

Amy married her sweetheart, Dillon King, during a September 2015 wedding ceremony attended by the majority of the Duggar family. She has made cameo appearances on several episodes of 17 Kids and Counting, 18 Kids and Counting, and 19 Kids and Counting, as well as on the 2014 TLC specials "A Big Announcement," "A Duggar Leaves Home," and "Amy's Nashville Dreams."

Earlier this week, WE tv announced the cast for season seven of its reality show Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars, set to premiere Friday, January 6th, at 9pm ET/8pm CT.

What does this have to do with the Duggar cousin? Amy and Dillon King will be featured in the new season, alongside a cast of "troubled reality star couples" from the shows The Bachelorette, Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta, Bad Girls Club, and Mob Wives.

In its press release, the network states that when Amy and Dillon arrive on set after only seven months of marriage, "their lack of respect for each other is apparent." After being counseled by therapists Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus Nicolino, each of the reality TV couples will decide whether to "stay together or go their separate ways."

Disclaimer: We are not encouraging you to watch this show, as it does not represent the values of the majority of our readers, and the promo videos posted online contain quite a few obscenities. We simply wanted to make the announcement, should you hear about it from another source and wonder if it's true.

Share Your Favorite Duggar Moments

In mid November, we will be taking a one-week blogging break (although we will hopefully be able to pop in a couple times to share a Duggar update.)

Just as we did when I (Ellie) took my honeymoon, we're asking our loyal readers to contribute content. This time, we want to hear about your favorite Duggar moment(s) from the past 12 years of reality TV. (Can you believe it's been 12 years?)

Any scenes from the original five specials, 17 Kids and Counting, 18 Kids and Counting, 19 Kids and Counting, and Counting On are fair game. Email your responses to us at DuggarFamilyBlog@gmail.com, and you might just see them on the blog! We will not share any personal information other than your first name. If you want to be referred to by a pen, let us know in your email.


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Balancing Screen Time on 'Counting On'

Many of you have shared your desire for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar to take more of a lead role in Counting On, as they did in 19 Kids and Counting. If you were the producer of the show, how would you balance screen time between the Duggars, Dillards, and Seewalds? What sort of footage would you show?

P.S. Don't you just love this new photo of Jim Bob and Michelle?

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Duggar Trivia 2016

Hope you are having a lovely weekend! It's been quite a while since we have done a round of Duggar Trivia, so we figured it's time to come up with some questions. Here they are...

Post your responses as a comment, and we will reveal the correct answers on Monday. (Hint: All the information can be found on our blog. Feel free to take advantage of our "Search This Blog" widget on the right sidebar.)

1. What is Michelle Duggar's maiden name? (1 point)

2. How many TV specials did the Duggars star in before the start of 17 Kids and Counting? (2 points)

3. Which Duggars traveled to Chicago in 19 Kids and Counting "Deep Dish Duggars? (2 points)

4. How many siblings does Jim Bob have? (1 point)
       **1 Bonus point if you can name his sibling(s)

5. What state did Jim Bob grow up in? (1 point)

6. How many bridesmaids did Jill and Jessa each have? (2 points)
       **1 Bonus points if you know how many flower girls they each had

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Jana Duggar Photo Shoot

While Jana Duggar remained behind the scenes in many episodes of 19 Kids and Counting, she is front and center in season one of Jill and Jessa: Counting On.

We have already seen her work alongside the boys on a lighting project and heard her take on life, marriage, and helping out at home.

Check out these snapshots, and be sure to tune in to TLC next Tuesday evening for another new episode of Counting On.

Photos courtesy DCL

Wallers Announce Baby #3

Anna Duggar's brother-in-law and sister, David and Priscilla Waller, just announced that they are expecting their third child in October.

The Wallers, who tied the knot in February 2012, welcomed their first child, Paul, in March 2013 and their second child, Davia, in November 2014. The family of four recently moved from the Chicago Suburbs to East Texas. Check out their announcement video below:

Want to hear more from the Wallers? Check out these links to past posts:

Anna Duggar and Priscilla Waller: Growing Up Keller
Anna and Priscilla Reunite in Washington D.C.
Anna and Priscilla Tour D.C. With Their Children 
Gender Reveal Party for Baby #2 (Featured on 19 Kids and Counting)
Full Recording of the Wallers' Wedding (Featuring a performance by the Duggars)
Throwback: Duggar Girls Attend Journey to the Heart with Priscilla

Video courtesy davidlovespriscilla.com