Jana's Bachelorette Trip

Happy Thanksgiving to our readers in the United States! We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends.

For her bachelorette trip, Jana Duggar flew to California with a group of Duggar ladies just a couple weeks before her wedding. Michelle Duggar, Joy-Anna Forsyth, Jessa Seewald and baby George, Abbie Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, and Josie Duggar all headed to the West Coast to visit Jinger Vuolo. Their journey began with a run-in with local law enforcement, but they didn't miss their flight. While in California, Michelle confronted a thief. Jana just uploaded footage from the trip to her YouTube account.

Jana Surprises Stephen

Now that Jana Duggar is Mrs. Stephen Wissmann, let's look back at the couple's relationship. After dating for a short time a few years ago, Jana and Stephen went their separate ways. They each continued to live where they grew up, close to their (much larger than average) families. According to People Magazine, Jana started nursing school last year. 

Then in early 2024, Stephen reached back out to Jana in the form of a handwritten letter. They rekindled their friendship, and Jana says she quickly fell in love with him. The engagement followed on June 15th, and the wedding took place exactly two months later at a beautiful venue (The Grand at Willow Springs) near her family's Northwest Arkansas home. The couple will start their new live together in Nebraska.

Jana just uploaded a video to YouTube that shows her making a surprise visit to Stephen while they were dating. Johannah Duggar, 18, and Jennifer Duggar, 16, went along to chaperone and help their sister drive through the night.  

To see photos from the beautiful wedding, including shots of Jana with each of her parents, visit the People Magazine website.

Catch Up With 6 Duggar Sisters

"Even if we don't necessarily agree on everything, a lot of us are non-confrontational, and we can still enjoy each other's company and have differences." 

-Joy Forsyth

With the Duggars' TV show off the air, it's been a while since fans have heard from Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's younger children. Join Joy Forsyth and Jana Duggar and their four youngest sisters (Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, and Josie Duggar) for a Q & A session at the Forsyths' house, during which the ladies cover a wide variety of topics. Johannah reveals that she hopes to improve her construction skills and her Spanish, Josie mentions learning to jump her pony, and Jana talks about serving her siblings by helping them with house projects. And if you look closely, there is a small, white animal camouflaged on one of the blankets.

Duggar #17 Turns 14

Happy belated birthday to Jennifer Duggar! Jenni turned 14 on August 2nd. 

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Duggar #15 Turns 17

Happy 17th birthday to Jackson Duggar! Next stop, adulthood!

 

Johannah Duggar and Jackson Duggar

 

Jackson Duggar and Tyler

 

Michelle Duggar, Jason Duggar, Jana Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar, Jackson Duggar, Josie Duggar

 

Jackson Duggar

 

Jennifer Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jackson Duggar

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Duggar Snow Day 2021

 

Jennifer Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jackson Duggar

2021

It has been an interesting week, weather-wise, for the Duggar family in Arkansas. Between big dumps of snow and temperatures that have dipped into the single digits and negatives, what they have experienced is not something that happens every year in their area.

Do you remember the big Duggar snow day in February 2011? We thought we would resurrect some of the photos we posted back then. Can you believe it has been 10 years? The three Duggars pictured above were toddlers back then!

 

Josiah Duggar

February 2011

Joy-Anna Duggar and a friend

February 2011 

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Duggar Ladies' Christmas Gathering

 

Jennifer Duggar, Evelyn Forsyth, Lauren Duggar, Mackynzie Duggar, 

Anna Duggar, Michelle Duggar, Faith Seewald, Jana Duggar, Joy Forsyth, 

Kendra Duggar, Abbie Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jessa Seewald, Jordyn Duggar

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. 

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com 

Jennifer's 13th Birthday Celebration

As we shared yesterday, Jennifer Duggar just turned 13 years old! She is the 17th Duggar child, which means it won't be long before Jim Bob and Michelle only have teenage children and adult children. We think Jennifer looks like Jana in this new photo, taken at her birthday celebration.

Jennifer Duggar

13th birthday celebration

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Michelle and 8 of Her 9 Daughters

Michelle Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, Jill Dillard, Jennifer Duggar, Johannah Duggar,

Joy-Anna Forsyth, Josie Duggar, Jessa Seewald, Jana Duggar

Joy Forsyth is almost 37 weeks pregnant with her baby girl. Earlier this month, Joy's best friend, Carlin Stewart, visited with her husband for 4th of July. At that time, the ladies also threw a shower for Joy. The photo above shows Michelle with all her daughters, minus Jinger, who was unable to travel from Los Angeles. Joy is due August 19th.

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Oh How They've Grown!

Nothing new with the Duggars this week, so we thought we would post a few old photos, in honor of Flashback Friday. Enjoy!

Jackson Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar 2010

Jordyn Duggar 2010

Jackson Duggar with Gideon Forsyth 2019

Jordyn Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Johannah Duggar

Jedidiah and Jeremiah Duggar 2010

 

Jedidiah Duggar and Jeremiah Duggar 2019

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com, Joy and Austin Forsyth, jedduggar.com

Duggars March for Life 2020

Jordyn Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Johannah Duggar

Collectively as a family, the Duggars have participated in countless pro-life marches over the years. Yesterday, some took part in the annual Northwest Arkansas March for Life. Have you ever joined in on a march for life? This year's National March for Life takes place on January 24th in Washington DC. Below are links to posts about the Duggars' attendance at the 2013 and 2015 march in Little Rock.

2015 Little Rock March for Life

2013 Little Rock March for Life

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Duggar Christmas 2019

To celebrate Christmas, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar hosted a big gathering and gift exchange at the "big house." Some of the couples were away for the holidays, but many were able to come. (Josh and Anna Duggar and their kids traveled down to Florida to visit the Kellers, and Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo hosted the Vuolos in Los Angeles.) Below are a few snapshots from the Duggar Christmas extravaganza.

Ivy Seewald and Jennifer Duggar

 Bella Duggar and Jim Bob Duggar

Josie Duggar, Ivy Seewald, Garrett Duggar, Gideon Forsyth, John-David Duggar

Joseph Duggar and Addison Duggar

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Duggars at the Grand Canyon

Mackynzie Duggar and Michelle Duggar

 

Did you ever watch "On the Road with 16 Children"? That was the name of the Duggars' fourth reality TV special, which aired in June 2006. The family, with Johannah as the youngest, took a road trip from Arkansas to Los Angeles, with stops at the Grand Canyon, Disneyland, and other attractions.

Thirteen years have passed, and the Duggars decided it was time to visit the Grand Canyon again. Pilot John-David Duggar flew some of the family out to meet up with Jana, who is on a road trip. They spent yesterday enjoying the breathtaking sights.

Josh Duggar, Anna Duggar, Jackson Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar, John Duggar,

Abbie Duggar, Tyler, Jana Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jordyn Duggar,

Michelle Duggar, Mackynzie Duggar, Josie Duggar, Michael Duggar, 

Marcus Duggar, Mason Duggar (Meredith was also there)

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Duggar #17 Turns 12

Happy 12th birthday to Jennifer Duggar! Today is also Callie Bates' birthday. She is the 17th child in her family, as well, and is turning 10.

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com dillardfamily.com

Michelle to Speak at COMMIT

Jim Bob Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Michelle Duggar

Are you looking for a mother-daughter retreat? In August, Michelle Duggar is scheduled to speak at the Commit Conference organized by IBLP (Institute in Basic Life Principles. The purpose of COMMIT, which was founded 20 years ago, is to "encourage young ladies to make Christ the first priority in their lives."

The conference takes place from Wednesday, August 14th, through Saturday, August 17th, in Big Sandy, Texas. To register, call 903-636-2000.

A tentative schedule can be found on the COMMIT website.

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Jim Bob and Jennifer, April 2019

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Just wanted to pop on here and share this new photo of Jim Bob and Jennifer. Jennifer will be 12 years old in August. She was just a baby when the Duggars started filming for 17 Kids and Counting back in 2008. My how time flies!

Jim Bob Duggar and Jennifer Duggar

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Tyler Turns 11

If you have been following our blog for the past few years, you have likely heard us mention Tyler, Michelle's nephew who has been living with the Duggars. We have posted a handful of photos of him, and he has also been featured on Counting On. In the family lineup, he fits in between Jordyn and Jennifer. Happy 11th birthday, Tyler!

Jackson Duggar and Tyler

Duggars' New Zealand/Australia trip, January 2018

Jim Bob Duggar and Tyler

Fort Rock Family Camp, August 2018

Tyler, Jackson Duggar, Jeremiah Duggar, Josie Duggar, 

Michelle Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar

Demolition Derby October 2017

Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Tyler

Holiday baking 2017

Tyler, Jackson Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar, Michelle Duggar, 

Grandma Duggar, Michelle's sister

Tyler's 9th birthday, 2017

Tyler's violin recital 2018

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

More Photos from Central America 2018

We have more photos to share from the Duggars' trip to Central America which they returned from just days before Christmas. December mission trips to the countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have become a holiday tradition for the Duggars.

They have also visited during other months of the year, but this annual trip is unique because they are able to bring Christmas gifts to and share the Christmas story with residents of remote villages.

Jim Bob Duggar

 

Michelle Duggar

 

Michelle Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Jennifer Duggar, Jana Duggar, Jordyn Duggar

 

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar

 

Group photo

Photos are property of duggarfamily.com and may not be used without written permission. To view the family's full Central America 2018 album, visit their website.

Jim Bob and Jenny

Merry Christmas Eve! Thought we would share this new photo of Jim Bob and Jennifer, taken on the Duggars' annual Central American mission trip, which they returned from only a few days ago. This year, Jim Bob and Michelle went with Jana and some of the younger children.

Jim Bob Duggar and Jennifer Duggar

Central America, December 2018

If you enjoy this blog, be sure to visit Ellie's other blogs (NashvilleWife.com and BatesFamilyBlog.com).

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

The Not-So-Little Duggar Girls

Johannah Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, 

Josie Duggar, Mackynzie Duggar, Jennifer Duggar

With Christmas just around the corner, the Duggars want to help you with your Christmas shopping. The four youngest Duggar daughters, plus niece Mackynzie, are pleased to offer a sale on their new CD, Happy Heart. If you buy two or more, you'll get them for just $10 each (a savings of $2 per CD). Visit the family's website to purchase.

On another note, can you believe how grown up these five Duggar girls are looking? They are still the "babies" of the family, but they sure don't look the part. Johannah just turned 13, Jennifer recently celebrated her 11th birthday, Jordyn and Josie will soon be 10 and 9, and Mackynzie turned 9 in October.

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com