Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts

Thursday, February 8, 2018

New Photo of Josiah and Lauren

Now that the Duggars are back home in Arkansas after an exciting trip to Australia and New Zealand, Josiah Duggar and girlfriend Lauren Swanson can continue getting to know each other in a normal, everyday setting. Below is a new photo of the new couple.

Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson courting
Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com/Josiah Duggar

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Duggar Courtship News


Josiah Duggar is in an official courtship! Who's the lucky girl? It's Lauren Swanson, Josiah's "special friend" who accompanied the Duggars on their trip to Australia and New Zealand. Lauren is 18 and the oldest of eight, and her family has known the Duggars for years.

"I can definitely say I have found a great friend … even better than I could have hoped for or imagined," Josiah told PEOPLE. “I so appreciate Lauren’s Christlike character and tender heart toward others. She bring sunshine into the room and encourages everyone around her."

Watch Josiah and Lauren's relationship unfold on the new season of Counting On, which premieres February 26th. 


Photo/video courtesy TLC

Friday, January 19, 2018

Details of Duggars' Trip to Australia

Duggar kids in Australia
 Duggar kids in Australia

Now that the IBLP Australia Family Conference is over, Jim Bob and Michelle and the kids will be speaking at a similar conference in New Zealand that is going on from now until Monday. We have enjoyed hearing from those of you who have been able to meet the Duggars during their time Down Under.

One of our readers who attended the conference in Australia shared a few details:  

The Duggars who went to the conference were Jim Bob, Michelle, Jana, Josiah, Josiah’s special friend Lauren, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn, Josie, Tyler (nephew), and family-friend Laura.

The Duggar children all worked as leaders to various children’s groups throughout the week, sat on the children’s panel answering questions, and gave family singing performances. Some sang in the youth choir. They gave out a copy of their book to each family and would sign if asked.

Michelle and Jim Bob gave "scream sermons" (exact term used by the reader who attended the conference) and panel sessions, and both ran separate mothers, fathers, and couples prayer sessions in that mornings and had one-on-one time with everyone, giving advice, guidance, and prayer!

They were such a blessing!

*If you have met the Duggars in Australia or New Zealand and wish to share about it, post a comment or email us at duggarfamilyblog@gmail.com.


Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Next Stop New Zealand!

Josiah Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar, Jedidiah Duggar
 Josiah Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar, Jedidiah Duggar

The Duggars are having a blast in beautiful Southeast Australia. It has been an unusually cold winter at home in Arkansas, but in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, temperatures have reached 100F (37C).

The Duggars got a kick out of the fact that McDonald's is called "Macca's" Down Under. The family's next stop is New Zealand, where they will speak at the IBLP Family Conference that begins January 18th.

A handful of our readers met Jim Bob and Michelle and the kids at Kilsyth South Baptist Church, after hearing about the event on our blog. Will any New Zealanders be able to attend the conference in Marton?

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

Photo courtesy Josiah Duggar/duggarfamily.com

Friday, January 12, 2018

Duggars in Australia

The Duggars have just arrived Down Under! As we announced several weeks ago, they have speaking engagements in both Australia and New Zealand.

Michelle and Jordyn are all smiles after having survived the long flight.

Michelle Duggar and Jordyn Duggar in Australia
 Michelle Duggar and Jordyn Duggar

How much luggage does it take for more than a dozen Duggars to go Down Under? Lots!
 
Duggars in Australia and New Zealand

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

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Duggars Headed to New Zealand

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Kauai Hawaii

This post is for all of our lovely readers in New Zealand. Last week, we announced the Duggars' upcoming trip to Australia. After Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and 14 of their 19 children wrap up their time in Australia, they will hop over to see you!

Thursday, January 18th-Monday, January 22nd, 2018
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar (and 13 of their children) to speak at the New Zealand IBLP Family Conference
Marton, NZ
For registration information, view the event brochure on the IBLP New Zealand website.

We spoke with IBLP, and they recommend that those who want to meet the Duggars but are unable to attend the full conference register as a day visitor for Saturday and/or Sunday.

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Preorder "Growing Up Duggar"

The Duggar girls have been hard at work writing their first book, Growing Up Duggar. It is set to release on March 4th, 2014, and can be preordered on Christan Book, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

In their book, the four oldest Duggar girls give readers an inside look at what it's like to be a Duggar kid, as they talk about their own faith and perspectives on life. As they look at the different relationships in their lives, the girls share how they resolve conflict, their dreams and plans for the future, details on courtship vs. dating, and much more. 

Extended Summary:
In a rare look inside America’s favorite mega-sized family, the four eldest girls talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it’s like growing up a Duggar.

Airing weekly throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, 19 Kids and Counting has transformed the Duggar family into a media phenomenon. The Duggar children are frequently asked, “Tell the truth; do you really agree with the lifestyle your parents have created for you?” Now, the four eldest Duggar girls—Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger—open up about the blessings and advantages of living the Duggar lifestyle.

With a backdrop of the key relationships in their lives—relationship with self, parents, siblings, friends, boys, and God—the four Duggar girls write about their own personal faith and convictions, boys, dating, manners, living in a large family, politics, and much more. You’ll learn how the family navigates the difficult years between twelve and sixteen and what the girls look for in a man, all in a frank and fun book that will inspire teens and adults alike.

Including lighthearted stories about the younger kids’ antics, Growing Up Duggar is a wise and entertaining trip into a family like no other. 

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Growing Up Duggar...Book Cover Released

Only six months until Growing Up Duggar hits the shelves of your local bookstore!


In a rare look inside America’s favorite mega-sized family, the four eldest girls talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it’s like growing up a Duggar.

Airing weekly throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, 19 Kids and Counting has made the huge Duggar family into a media phenomenon. The Duggar children are frequently asked, “Tell the truth; do you really agree with the lifestyle your parents have created for you?” Now, the four eldest Duggar girls—Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger let us know how they feel.


With a backdrop of the key relationships in their lives—relationship with self, parents, siblings, friends, boys, and God—the four Duggar girls open up about their own personal beliefs and convictions, boys, dating, manners, living in a large family, politics, and much more. You’ll learn why Jessa has a reputation as a troublemaker, how the family navigates the difficult years between twelve and sixteen, and what the girls look for in a man, all in a frank and fun book that will inspire teens and adults alike. Including lighthearted stories about the younger kids’ antics, Growing Up Duggar is a wise and entertaining trip into a family like no other.