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

Jessa Seewald on Pregnancy Cravings

For the next two weeks, we will be posting Jessa Seewald's responses to the questions you submitted.

Yesterday, we shared Jessa's thoughts on pregnancy (click here to read), and today we're discussing pregnancy cravings. Baby Seewald is due in just six weeks!

Have you had any crazy cravings?
Jessa: I can’t say that I’ve had any super weird cravings—meaning that I haven’t developed a desire for any foods out of the ordinary, or felt the need to combine pickles with ice cream. I guess I pretty much just excuse anything I’m in the mood for as a “craving.” Like if I really want ice cream, or chocolate, or Italian food, then I must be “craving it”, right? Lol! For the most part, Ben and I strive to eat a healthy diet with lots of protein and fresh produce, and we also try to keep up a regular workout routine…and most of the time we try to keep our desserts limited to one per week (although it can be especially difficult when it seems like there’s always another family birthday party just around the corner!). 


Top picture: Jill and Jessa Duggar, early 2014; bottom picture: Jinger, Jill, Jana, and Jessa Duggar headed to Journey to the Heart with friends, 2010.

Photos courtesy of duggarfamily.com

Interview with Jana Duggar and Erin Bates

In the following video interview, Jana Duggar and Erin Bates talk about their experiences on Journey to the Heart. The first part of the interview is focused on Erin, and Jana is introduced at 7:45.

Journey to the Heart is a ten-day retreat created for young men and women and now also available for parents. Jana and her sisters have all attended the Journey as participants and as volunteers. Participants meet in the Chicago suburbs and drive up to the Northwoods Conference Center in Watersmeet, Michigan, with the goal of drawing near to God, while enjoying the beautiful outdoors and forming lifelong friendships. Click here for more information on the Journey.

A Journey Interview with Erin Bates and Jana Duggar from IBLP on Vimeo.

Thanks to one of our loyal readers for sending us the link to this video!

Leaving Home

Here are a few more sneak peek videos to get you pumped for the upcoming season. New episodes of 19 Kids and Counting premiere tonight at 9pm EST/8pm CST on TLC.

If you are a member of Embassy Institute, tune in to Embassy Live tonight at 7pm CST to hear from Journey to the Heart leaders Jana and Jinger Duggar about their recent trip.

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Duggars Looking Forward to 2013

2012 has been a year of non-stop adventure for the Duggars.

After ringing in the New Year, the stars of 19 Kids and Counting announced their choice for president by joining forces with candidate Rick Santorum.

From January through April, different groups of Duggars traveled back and forth between Arkansas and various campaign events.

Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, the four oldest girls volunteered with Journey to the Heart, a girls' ministry headquartered in the Chicago suburbs. In June, Ellie spoke with Jill about the girls' upcoming book, which they now hope to release in 2013. 

A month after celebrating Michael's first birthday, the family headed off to speak at Vision Forum's Reformation of Food and the Family Conference.

In July, the kids surprised mom and dad with a decorated car and a night away, in honor of their 28th wedding anniversary.

During the summer, the Duggars hosted their family reunion...

 ...And threw a party for Jinger and Joseph's high school graduation.

Michelle's 46th birthday in September gave the Duggars another reason to celebrate. As part of her special day, Michelle received an extreme makeover.

And just when the mom of many thought her birthday was over, Jim Bob and the kids presented her with one last gift--a trip to Japan and China! That night, Michelle made sure to tell each of her kiddos how much she appreciated all they had done for her.

Packing for 25 (19 kids + 2 parents + 1 Grandma + 1 daughter-in-law + 2 grand-babies) is no easy task, but the Duggars were soon on their way.

The trip has not yet aired on TLC, but we shared a few teasers. While in Asia, the family appeared on Japanese TV...

Explored the Great Wall of China...

...And met fans that they didn't know they had.

The last three months of 2012 were more laid back for the Duggars. They spent time at Silver Dollar City...

Hung out at home...

Cheered on the Razorbacks...

...And celebrated Christmas.

This evening, the Duggars will continue their tradition of praying in the New Year. At about 15 minutes to midnight, they will gather with family and friends to thank God for the past year and pray for the upcoming one.

Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2013!

Duggars on a Journey (Photos)

In addition to writing their book (hopefully coming out in 2013), the Duggar girls have been devoting their time to a girls' ministry called Journey to the Heart. Here are photos from the August and November Journeys, as well as pictures from previous journeys.

Jessa Duggar and Jana Duggar (top right)

Jessa (second from left) and Jana (far right)

 August 2012 Journey

Jill Duggar (top row, 6th from right) and Jana (2nd row, 4th from right)

Jill and Jana

 Jill

 Jana and Jill

 Jana (top left) and Jill (bottom right)

 Jana (2nd from front)

Jill (top right) and Jana (bottom right)

Jill (top row, 5th from left) and Jana (3rd row, 4th from left)

Jill and Jinger Duggar (middle)

 Jana (5th from left)

 Jill

 Jana

 Jill

Jill (3rd from left)

 

Jill (left), Jinger (6th from left), Jana (right)

 April 2012 Journey

Jana (bottom middle)

Jana (bottom row, 7th from right)

Priscilla Keller Waller/Anna's sister (bottom row, 4th from right)

 September 2009 Journey

Middle row, 3 from left:

Amara Query, Jessa, Jinger, Jill, unnamed attendee, Priscilla, Jana

 Jill, Priscilla, Jinger, Jessa, Jana, Amara

 Jinger, Jill, Priscilla, Jana, Jessa

 Jana, Jill, Amara, Jinger, Priscilla, Jessa

 Left to right: Jessa, Jana, Jill

 Jinger, Jana, Jessa, Priscilla, Jill

 Jill and Priscilla

 Jill, Jana, Jessa, Priscilla, Amara, Jinger

 Jinger, Jessa, Priscilla, Jill, Jana

Priscilla and Jana

 

Eating gas station pickles!

Jinger, Jill, Jana, Jessa

 Jill, Jana, Jessa, Amara, Jinger, Priscilla

What is Journey to the Heart? It's a ten-day retreat created for young men and women and now also available for parents. Participants meet in Chicagoland and drive up to the Northwoods Conference Center in Watersmeet, Michigan. The goal is to draw near to God, while enjoying the beautiful outdoors and forming lifelong friendships. Click here for more information on the Journey.