Samuel Turns 3 and Meredith Turns 5

July is a busy month for Duggar birthdays, so we decided to combine two of the grandchildren. Samuel Dillard turned three last week, and Meredith Duggar turns five today. Happy birthday to these two!

Samuel Dillard and Meredith Duggar

Photos courtesy dillardfamily.com, duggarfamily.com

Israel's Birthday Visitors

As we posted this morning, today is Israel's 5th birthday! The Dillards are social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Israel was still able to see each of his grandmothers from a distance. Can you tell who is looking through the window?

Israel Dillard and Samuel Dillard

Visitors for Israel's birthday

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Sam turns 2

Wishing Samuel Dillard a very happy 2nd birthday! (We're a day late and a dollar short, but it's still just as exciting.)

Jill Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Israel Dillard

Sam's 2nd birthday

Samuel Dillard

October 2018 (1 year 3 months old)

Samuel Dillard

July 2018 (1 year old)

Jim Bob Duggar and grandson Sam Dillard

February 2018 (7 months old)

Israel Dillard and Samuel Dillard

October 2017 (3 months old)

Samuel Dillard

August 2017 (1 month old)

Photos courtesy dillardfamily.com, duggarfamily.com

Dillards at the Farm

Derick Dillard has officially completed his first year of law school, so has been soaking up the family time that he now has more time for. Those of you who have friends of family members who have gone through law school (or perhaps you have gone through it yourself) know how time consuming it is. As one of their first post-finals activities, Jill and Derick took the kids to a friend's farm.

Israel Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Derick Dillard, and friend Lindi

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Photos: Dillards' New House

Yesterday, we shared Jill and Derick Dillards’ exciting announcement. They just built a house and will be moving soon! Below are a few pictures of their new place. We’re curious to hear from our readers—have you ever built a house? What was your experience like?

Derick Dillard, Jill Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Israel Dillard

 

Photos are property of dillardfamily.com and may not be used without written permission. Additional house photos can be found on the Dillards' website.

Dillards Build a House

Derick Dillard, Israel Dillard, Jill Dillard, Samuel Dillard

Jill and Derick Dillard have just announced some exciting news! They have been living in a rental home but are about to move into a new home that they just built. The house has gone up quickly over the past several months. It's a ranch-style home with a brick front and siding back, located in a subdivision in Lowell, Arkansas, which is only about 20 minutes from Jim Bob and Michelle.

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Sam and Israel, February 2019

While the Dillards are no longer part of Counting On, we still try to feature them on this blog regularly. It has been a while since we have shared new photos of Israel and Sam, so we thought we would go ahead and post a couple.

In case the moms out there are wondering what kind of bib Sam is wearing, I (blog author Ellie) received one as a gift to use when my infant son starts eating solids, and I have heard great things about it. It's the BabyBjorn Soft Bib.

Samuel Dillard, almost 19 months

Samuel Dillard and Israel Dillard (turns 4 in April)

Photos courtesy dillardfamily.com

Dillard Update December 2018

Jill Dillard and Israel Dillard

It has been several weeks since we have posted a Dillard update. Derick Dillard is nearing the end of his first semester at University of Arkansas School of Law. He is in the midst of final exams, which began this week and run through next week. Israel, three-and-a-half, and Samuel, 17 months, are as adorable as ever.

Israel Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Jill Dillard

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

Photos courtesy dillardfamily.com

Dillard Update

Derick Dillard, Israel Dillard, Samuel Dillard

 

Samuel Dillard

The Dillards are two months into Derick's law school education, and life has been busy. Between long days in class and late nights studying, Derick has been forced to spend more time away from his family than in past seasons of life.

To stay connected, Jill and Derick make regular date nights a priority, and they take advantage of opportunities to bond as a family whenever Derick's schedule allows. Sometimes that means bringing homemade food to the law school cafeteria so Jill and the boys can eat dinner with Papa during his study break.

Last month, Derick's brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Deena Dillard, welcomed a baby boy. Needless to say, Jill and Derick are thrilled for Israel and Samuel to have their first cousin on the Dillard side. 


Photos courtesy dillardfamily.com

Dillard Cousin #1

A little less than two weeks ago, Israel Dillard and Samuel Dillard met their first Dillard cousin! Jaxon Michael Dillard was born to Derick's brother, Dan, and sister-in-law, Deena, on September 5th. Derick and Dan don't have any other siblings, so the Dillard side will always be small compared to the Duggar side.

Samuel Dillard (14 months), Israel Dillard (almost three-and-a-half), Jaxon Dillard

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Jeremy Turns 31

Wishing Jeremy Vuolo a blissful 31st birthday!

Jeremy Vuolo and Felicity Vuolo

August 2018

Derick Dillard, Samuel Dillard, Jill Dillard, Jinger Vuolo, Jeremy Vuolo, John-David Duggar

January 2018

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo

Christmas 2017

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo

February 2018

Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo

May 2017

Jeremy Vuolo and Jinger Duggar

July 2016

In other news, the Vuolos have added a new member to their little family, Jacob the cat!

Photos courtesy jingerandjeremy.com

Israel and Sam, July 2018

They grow up so fast! Below is a new photo of Israel, who has suddenly gone from a baby to a little boy, and Samuel, who is walking. We always enjoy seeing snapshots of the grand-Duggars.

Israel Dillard and Samuel Dillard

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Duggars Celebrate 34 Years

The past month-and-a-half have been extremely busy for the Duggar family. Since the beginning of June, they have celebrated seven birthdays (Marcus Duggar, Michael Duggar, Anna Duggar, James Duggar, Samuel Dillard, Meredith Duggar, and Jim Bob Duggar), welcomed two grandchildren (Garrett David Duggar and Felicity Nicole Vuolo), and pulled off a wedding (Josiah and Lauren Duggar).

To top it all off, today is Jim Bob and Michelle's 34th wedding anniversary. Last year, they took a trip to Kauai, Hawaii. With all of the festivities that have taken place this summer, they might just want to celebrate with some relaxation.

Happy anniversary to the Duggar matriarch and patriarch!

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, 1984 wedding

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, throwback

Jim Bob and Michelle, Kauai 2017

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Grandma and Grandpa Duggar

When you have 11 grandchildren under the age of nine (five of whom are under 17 months), photo shoots are almost impossible. The Duggar family recently met up to take pictures, and Jim Bob and Michelle made sure to snap one with their grandkids. It's a candid shot, but it's still lovely!

Within the next few weeks, Duggar grandchild #12 will arrive.

Israel Dillard, Spurgeon Seewald, Henry Seewald, Michelle Duggar,

Samuel Dillard, Jim Bob Duggar, Garrett Duggar, Gideon Forsyth, 

Mackynzie Duggar, Mason Duggar, Michael Duggar, Meredith Duggar, Marcus Duggar

Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com

Sam Learns to Walk

For those who have asked if Samuel Dillard, who turned one year old yesterday, is learning to walk, the answer is yes! It won't be long before he is running full speed with older brother Israel Dillard.

Samuel Dillard

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Samuel Turns 1

Happy 1st birthday to Samuel Dillard! Yesterday was James Duggar's birthday, as well. He turned 17 years old.

Photos courtesy dillardfamily.com, duggarfamily.com

Michelle and Samuel

Now that Jill and Derick Dillard are no longer part of Counting On, fans rarely see footage of them interacting with the rest of the Duggar family. Below are two new videos of Michelle Duggar playing with grandson Samuel Dillard at the "big house." Michelle is now called Grandma Duggar, while Jim Bob's mother is Grandma Mary.

Photo and videos are property of dillardfamily.com and may not be used without written permission. Visit the Dillards' website for more.

Izzy and Sam

It has been a little while since we have shared new photos of the Dillard boys, and these pictures are just too cute not to post. Hope they brighten up your Friday.

Samuel Dillard

Israel Dillard

Photos courtesy dillardfamiy.com

Duggars Vote and Enjoy the Outdoors

Yesterday was Election Day in four states, as residents in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, and Texas headed to the polls to choose their choice candidates in the primary races. The Duggars, who have always been actively involved in politics, took time out of their days to exercise their civic duty.

 Joy (Duggar) Forsyth and Austin Forsyth stop by the polls 

Isn't Gideon Forsyth just the cutest?

 Jill (Duggar) Dillard votes with Israel Dillard and Samuel Dillard in tow

 Won't be too long before Josie Duggar is old enough to vote!

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

Duggars at a Marathon

Four days ago, Derick Dillard completed the Hogeye Marathon in Northwest Arkansas. While living in Nepal, he ran both a full and a half marathon, but this was his first race in the United States. His time was 4:16:17. Do you enjoy running?

Derick's fan club

Jim Bob Duggar, Michelle Duggar, Josie Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, 

Johannah Duggar, Tyler, Jackson Duggar, Jill Dillard, Jennifer Duggar

Israel Dillard and Samuel Dillard with Grandma Cathy

 Derick at the finish line

Photos are property of dillardfamily.com and may not be used without written permission. Additional photos can be found on the Dillards' website.