Silver Dollar Duggars

For the past two days, the Duggars have been enjoying the family atmosphere of Branson's Silver Dollar City. There are fun things to do for adults and children of all ages, which makes it a great outing for this super-sized family.

Jedidiah Duggar, Michelle Duggar, Justin Duggar, James Duggar

Michelle Duggar and Tyler

Jim Bob Duggar and Tyler

 Jeremiah Duggar and Meredith Duggar

Jim Bob Duggar and Meredith Duggar

Mackynzie Duggar and Jordyn Duggar

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Duggar Grandkids at Silver Dollar City

Michael Duggar, Meredith Duggar, Marcus Duggar, Mackynzie Duggar

The Duggars are big fans of Silver Dollar City--located near Branson, Missouri, only two hours from their home in Arkansas. During Christmas break, they made a trip there with most of the clan, as well as some extended family.

Above is a photo of Josh and Anna Duggar's four oldest kids on one of the children's rides. We know there will be comments about the girls' jeans, so we want to add a note from Anna. She says, "From the time Mackynzie has been a baby, I have always allowed our girls to wear jeans instead of leggings in the winter--the long coat is covering [Mackynzie's] dress."

Photo courtesy Josh and Anna Duggar/duggarfamily.com

Duggars and Dillards in Branson

A group of Duggars and Dillards are spending their Saturday at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Won't be long before another little one joins in on the fun, as Jill Dillard is due with Baby Dilly #2 in just a few weeks.

Derick Dillard, Jill Dillard, Israel Dillard, Jana Duggar, Jordyn Duggar, 

Jennifer Duggar, Josie Duggar, Johannah Duggar, Laura (a family-friend), Mackynzie Duggar

Photo courtesy dillardfamily.com

Dillards Celebrate 3 Years

 Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard

First look, ahead of the wedding, June 21, 2014

Wishing Jill and Derick Dillard a happy three-year wedding anniversary! To celebrate, the couple took a anniversary trip/babymoon to Branson Missouri, where they visited Marvel Cave at Silver Dollar City and stayed at the Bradford Inn.

Photos courtesy TLC/David Welker, dillardfamily.com

Duggar Caption Contest

Who's in the mood for a caption contest? We have posted six throwback photos below, and we need you to come up with entertaining captions. Go ahead and post your ideas in the comment section. Ready, Set, Go!

(For those wondering about the fourth picture, it was sent to us by a loyal reader who found five pictures from a parade at Silver Dollar City that feature members of her family alongside Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their then-nine children. Click here to see the others.)

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Never-Before-Seen Duggar Pictures

We received an email from a reader that we know will be of interest to you all. While combing through personal photos to prepare for her parents' 50th anniversary celebration, this gal came across five pictures, taken 17 years ago, that feature members of her family alongside Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and several of the Duggar kids. 

It is no surprise that the pictures were taken at Silver Dollar City, one of the Duggars' favorite attractions. The photos show a handful of children with musical instruments participating in a parade at the park. Which Duggars can you spot?

Keep in mind that Jim Bob and Michelle had only nine children at the time (Josh, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, and Joy-Anna), although Michelle was pregnant with twins Jedidiah and Jeremiah.

Dillard Update

The Dillards are back in the United States taking care of a few important tasks that will allow them to be more effective once they return to the mission field in Central America. Jill passed her midwifery test and is now a certified professional midwife, a designation administered by the North American Registry of Midwives. CPMs are required to meet rigorous requirements, including lengthy written exams and extensive hands-on skill evaluations.

 Jill and Derick Dillard show off Jill's CPM certificate

On Friday, Jill and Derick Dillard hosted a meet and greet for those who provide prayer and financial support for their ministry. Michelle and the rest of the Duggars have been enjoying the time with their daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. (Israel turned six months old yesterday.)

Grandma Michelle Duggar with grandson Israel Dillard (six months old) 

and granddaughter Meredith Duggar (almost three months old)

On Sunday, the Dillards made the two-hour trek from Northwest Arkansas to Silver Dollar City, a family-friendly attraction in Branson, Missouri, that is beloved by the Duggar family.

Jill and Derick Dillard at Silver Dollar City 

Photos courtesy of duggarfamily.com

Silver Dollar City

This week, the Duggars made the two-hour trek to Branson Missouri's Silver Dollar City, one of their favorite places to visit. Marjorie Jackson and her family also went along. Josiah and Marjorie have been courting since April 6th.

 Marjorie Jackson and Josiah Duggar

 Marjorie Jackson and Josiah Duggar

 Jim Bob Duggar and Jordyn Duggar

The Duggars and the Jacksons

Photos courtesy duggarfamily.com

Giggles From a Grand-Duggar

Six-month-old Marcus Duggar had a ball at Silver Dollar City--a family-friendly theme park located in Branson, Missouri--this afternoon. Here's a quick video:

Duggar Christmas Photos

Over the holidays, the Duggars focused on spreading Christmas cheer, as well as doing fun activities with family and friends. Here are some of the ways they spent their time:

 Performing a Christmas concert

Jana, Joy, Jessa, Michelle, Anna, and Priscilla (Anna's sister)

Meeting new friends at Salvation Army

 Anna, Jessa, Jana, Joy, and Michelle at Goodwill

 Riding the Powder Keg at Silver Dollar City

Branson, Missouri

*Photos courtesy of Josh Duggar

Photos: Another Day in Branson, Missouri

Yesterday, the Duggars hung out in their favorite tourist town, good 'ole Branson, Missouri. Thankfully it's only a two-hour bus ride away.

Michelle Duggar 

On stage with pianist Dino Kartsonakis at his last show of the season

Duggars riding the Silver Dollar City tram

 Mackynzie Duggar

 Josh and Anna Duggar, Mackynzie and Michael Duggar

Meeting Gospel singer Guy Penrod and wife

Mackynzie Duggar

*Photos courtesy of Josh Duggar

Roller Coaster Duggars

Yesterday, the Duggars headed to their favorite amusement part...Silver Dollar City! Watch Josh take a ride on Thunderation with Joy-Anna and Jackson.

Recaps: "First Grandson Turns One" and "Thrill Seeking Duggars"

On tonight's new episodes of 19 Kids and Counting:

"First Grandson Turns One"

• Josh and Anna take their kids shopping to buy decorations and food for Michael's 1st birthday. Josh, Mr. Meat Connoisseur, enjoys selecting high-quality barbecue fixings.
• While in the grocery store, Michael--the sneakiest one-year-old on the block--grabs an egg from the cart and chucks it on the floor.
• Anna shows the drawing of her intricate, three-tiered cake to Amy and Joy, and they set to work. The kids decorate the Rice Krispie blocks that will spell out Michael's name.
• On the day of the party, Josh uses his parents' Duggar-sized grill, installed when they completed the house, for the first time. The kids have a blast trying out the inflatables.
• Meanwhile, the master bakers call in backup to finish assembling the cake. Sierra, a friend of Anna's and known as the Cake Doctor, arrives to lend a hand.
• The ladies kick the camera crew out of the kitchen, and the finished product is soon revealed. Sierra is able to revamp the cake and turn it into a beautiful creation that everybody loves. Everybody but the birthday boy. "The person that seemed to dislike the cake the most was Michael," says Anna.

 "Thrill Seeking Duggars"

• The Duggars prepare for another party, this time for Makeda Vanderhoff's 13th birthday. (The Vanderhoffs recently moved to Arkansas and have 21 children, twelve of whom are adopted.) With the help of a few friends, the Duggars prepare dinner for 47.
• It's another big day when Grandma Duggar, Jim Bob, Cousin Amy, and the kids head to Silver Dollar City with a "small" crowd of 50. They are joined by three single moms (one is Debbie Query, the Duggars' music teacher) and their children.
• Michelle and Josie, who is under the weather, spend the morning at home but join the family in the afternoon.
• The group spends the day riding roller coasters. Even Grandma and Jim the Soundman join in on the fun.
• Another birthday? This one is a more intimate affair. Jim Bob and Michelle take Jill to lunch at Green Bean, a restaurant where all ingredients are organic and locally grown, for her 21st birthday.
• A day that many young people use as an excuse to party, Jill prefers to spend with her family. "I really wanted to have a good time with my parents," says the birthday girl.
• Michelle gives Jill a bag of her favorite candies and perfumes, and Jim Bob presents his daughter with a beautiful cross necklace. 
• "She is such a loving person, and that is her, that's who she is," says Michelle.
• While at the restaurant, Jill tells her parents about another birthday surprise that she received ... her first speeding ticket. "I got a nice little birthday card last night." Jill, who is taking midwifery classes, was on her way to a birth.
• At age 21, what are Jill's thoughts on the future? "I'm content being single right now, but hopefully in the Lord's time I will be married." 

Fun facts

-The Duggars use their home intercom system an average of 15 times a day 

-Anna purchased 20 boxes of cake mix for Michael's birthday

Old Duggar Family Photos

Check out these old photos of the Duggar family!

 Jedidiah and Jeremiah Duggar 

at the Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch in 2006

 Jim Bob Duggar and the kids 

building their 7,000 square-foot home

 Duggar family
16 kids and counting

 Jessa Duggar

 Josiah Duggar at the Parsons Ranch

 Joy-Anna Duggar

 ATI Big Sandy Homeschool Conference 2007

 Duggars at the Springdale Demolition Derby

2007

Josiah, Joseph, and Jim Bob Duggar

at the Demolition Derby

 Duggars on a trail ride in southern New Mexico

2006

 Johannah Duggar

 Duggars at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri

2006

 Duggars at Disneyland

2006

 Joseph and Jinger Duggar

 Jackson Duggar

 Joy-Anna, Johannah, and Jana Duggar

 Jason and Jana Duggar

 Duggar pyramid

Duggar boys violinin'