Duggar girls!

Top: Jessa, Jana, Anna, Amy, Joy Anna, Jinger, Jill
Button: Josie, Mackynzie, Jordyn-Grace, Jennifer, Johannah

It's been a while since the Duggar girls got a photo together besides Jessa's wedding. Cousin Amy had gotten married about a week ago and the girls wanted a photo with their cousin.

Amy is the oldest granddaughter of Grandma Duggar. Anna is married to Josh

 

Recap: Nesting and Room re-do

Now that the girls are down to seven in their room, they decided that it's time to remodel their room. They have had the same color in their room for almost ten years. They decided that it's time to give a more mature feel. Cindy comes up to help the family. They decided that they want to do a burnt orange, dark and light gray for paint colors.
Jim Bob says that the girls room is his favorite because it's bright and cheerful. He tries to convince the girls to leave the painted tree and horses. The girls want to cover them up.
Josh and Anna pack up their kids to head for their first appointment with their midwife. This is the first baby of the family to be born in DC. Josh and Anna are nervous about not having the family around for the birth.
Jessa and Jill head to get baby dilly's room all ready. Michelle says that she is super excited for Jill's first child.
 Grandma Duggar and Jana are taking care of the youngest ones while their parents are in Chicago for a meeting. Josie has a fever and along with a seizure. Jana and Scott carry out the information by the dispatcher that Grandma Duggar is on the phone with. Josie is taken to the hospital with her older sister. Jim Bob and Michelle were worried about their daughter made it home as soon as they could.
   Due to the fact that she was born early, Josie has had a lot of seizures which are cause by her temperature spikes up.
The next day Josie is happy to be in her parents arms and is doing great. Jana is happy to have her mom and dad back.

Jordyn and Jinger's birthday trivia

We decided to put Jordyn and Jinger's birthday trivia in this week's weekly birthday trivia.

1. How old was Jinger when Jordyn was born?

2. How old was Jordyn when Josie was born?

3. How old was Jinger when Josie was born?

4. Was Jordyn born on her due date?

5. Was Jinger in Josh, Jill and Jessa's wedding?

Josie's birthday trivia questions

1. How old is Josie going to be when Derick and Jill welcome their first child?

2. Was Josie a flower girl at Derick and Jill's wedding?

3. Was Josie a flower girl at Ben and Jessa's wedding?

4. How old will Josie be when Josh and Anna welcome their fourth child?

5. What are your wishes for Josie during her 5th year of life?

Josie's birthday trivia answers will be announced on December 11!

December 2014

It's almost time for Christmas and that means that it's time for the last month of the year!

The Duggars have many birthdays this year!
* Josie turns 5 on December 10th
* Jordyn turns 6 on December 18th
* Jinger turns 21 on December 21st
* Jedidiah turns 16 on December 30th
* Jeremiah turns 16 on December 30th

Anniversary:
* Jessa and Ben celebrate their first month of marriage
* Derick and Jill have been married for six months

Pregnancy updates
* Jill will start her 24th week to her 28th week of pregnancy!

Trivia answers #3

1. What is Jim Bob's birthday? July 18

2. How many siblings does Jim Bob have? one

3. How old was Jim Bob when he got married to Michelle? 19

4. How old was he when they welcomed Josh into the world?  23

5. How old was he when they welcomed Josie into the world? 44

Trivia questions #3

Hey guys,

It's the third week of our trivia questions and that means that on Sunday there is a new one. Jim Bob just celebrated his 49th birthday.

1. What is Jim Bob's birthday?

2. How many siblings does Jim Bob have?

3. How old was Jim Bob when he got married to Michelle?

4. How old was he when they welcomed Josh into the world?

5. How old was he when they welcomed Josie into the world?

Make sure that you check out the trivia answers on Saturday!

Recap: A duggar say yes

In this week's episode of 19 kids and counting, Ben and Jessa give us a look inside of their courtship and how their relationship began. Ben and Jessa met at the Duggar family church. Jessa and Ben exchanged phone numbers to get to know each other. Ben decided to get the premission of Jim Bob and Michelle to court their daughter before asking Jessa.
Ben is 18 years old and lives in Hot Springs, Arkansas with his parents and six younger brothers and sisters. He owns his own business which is a windshield repair and is a freshman at National Park Community College. Jessa told us that Ben is tall, dark and handosme which was pretty much what was on her list of what she wanted to marry.
Jim Bob and Michelle along with 17 of their children revealed their sister as an energetic, strong-willed child. They also told us that she likes to tell it how it is, loyal to her family and friends. She tries to keep a good handle on her emtions. John David reveals that his sister is opinionated.
Jim Bob and Michelle make the announcement that their daughter is courting to the rest of the family right after it's becomes offical. Jim Bob and Michelle talk to the new couple that just because they are courting doesn't mean that they have to be maried really fast. Jim Bob joking suggest that they wed about four or five years down the road. He just wants his daughter and Ben to work on building their relationship on trust and God's love.
Later on the show, Jim Bob and the boys want to clean up some yard work and what better way to test Ben's character about taking care of their sister. They have him come out and help.
Meanwhile Jessa and the girls are busy getting ready for dinner. Michelle wants to help encourage Jessa on cooking since Jessa thinks that she is a bad cook. After the boys are finished, it's time for dinner. Jim Bob and Michelle asked Johannah to stand between Jessa and Ben since they just started the courthip and have decided to wait on the physical until they are married.
Jessa and Michelle are heading to Hot Springs to visit Ben's family members so they can get to know the other family. Jessa and the older girls are upstairs packing. They want to spend a lot of time together since they might be soon be leaving if God is wanting that.
Jill and the other girls know that marriage is not going to happen in age order because God works in his own time and not what we want him to work. Jinger and Jessa have always been close since they are 14 months apart. Jinger thinks that it's bittersweet since her sister is in a courtship and might be leaving.
John David filies his mom and sister down to where Ben lives. Ben drives a truck which only has the front seat and that means that Michelle has to sit in the middle to protect the new couple's relationship.
Ben and Jessa are going on a date with Ben's parents and so Michelle watches the kids while they go out so Ben's parents can get to know her daughter. Jessa and Michelle get to meet Ben's extended family when they come over for BBQ and fellowship.
Back home while Jessa and Michelle are away, Jim Bob takes care of the youngest girls. Jim Bob takes the kids to pizza and ask them what they think of Ben which has nothing but good things.
Jim Bob asked his daughter, Jennifer, about if she has plan to married some day and she doesn't have any plans.
Jim Bob thinks that both Jessa and Jill's coursthips will bring more guys forward to seek the older duggar girls and maybe even some of the boys.
* This is the first time that there has not been an opening of all of the family. *

Trivia questions #2

Thank you so much for checking out the first trivia questions of the new year

1. When was the first time that we were introduced to the duggar family?

2. When did Michelle told the world that she was pregnant with Jordyn?

3. How many months older is Mackynzie then Josie?

4. How many months older is Jordyn then Josie?

5. When did the duggars announced that Jessa was courting Ben?

Trivia answers

1.  How old was Josh when Jana and John David was born? Josh was about to turn two

2. How old was Josh when Joseph was born? Josh was about to turn seven

3. How old was Jana when Josie was born? Jana was 19 years old

4. How many years since Michelle had a baby? 4 years now

5. True or False: Was Jana born before John David? True!

The Duggars on Parental Guidance

Jim Bob and Michelle sat down and talk about how to be the ones in control of the house in a loving way to serve God.

a big idea and flea market challenge

On tonight's episode "a big idea" and "flea market challenge

Josh and Anna have some family coming into town. Anna's family drive about 12 hours to come visit and meet their new grandson Marcus and tour Josh and Anna's new home. Anna decides that she wants to venture out to D.C. alone and success manor of doing a parallel parking in the busy city. Meanwhile Josh has grown to save money when Anna packs his lunch everyday.

Michelle and Jana take Josie to visit the place that she spend three years of her life there. She gives the nurses and Dr. Arrington hugs. Jana and Josie play in the playroom since Michelle is going to into the nicu to pray for the families. 

Jim Bob handles Josie accident really well by taking her upstairs to get change where his oldest daughters take over. Michelle is the normal potty trainer while the girls help clean up. Jim Bob decides that it's time for the family to hold a garage sale or for their instance a yard sale to get some more space.

Flea market challenge

The whole family gets ready for their yard sale where Jim Bob and michelle give two teams 50 dollars to see if they can turn it 100. Jim Bob reveals that he has to encourage his older children to get their ideas but he is getting used to dealing with opinions that conflict with his. The girls use their money on hair bows and wooden ping pong guns while the boys get a bucket of knives.

Michelle and Joy Anna go through all the baby clothes to put in the flea market. Michelle reveals that this is the first time in about 24 years that they didn't have a baby in diapers and its a new change for them. The couple have been praying about adoption and michelle is learning to accept this chapter in her life.

While Josh is at work, Anna wants to take the kids to a mommy and me playgroup. Anna is a little nervous about taking all three of her children on the sub way. While at the playgroup, mackynzie enjoys the group while Michael learns that Anna isn't leaving him. Anna loves being able to talk to other moms and she wants to go there more.

Trivia questions

1. What day was Marcus born on?
2. How many days are Michael and Marcus apart?
3. How many days was Marcus born before Anna?
4. How many years is Josie older then Marcus?
5. How many years is Mackynzie older then Marcus?
6. How many years is Michael older then Marcus?

Answers will be revealed on Saturday!

Trivia questions

1. What day was Marcus born on?
2. How many days are Michael and Marcus apart?
3. How many days was Marcus born before Anna?
4. How many years is Josie older then Marcus?
5. How many years is Mackynzie older then Marcus?
6. How many years is Michael older then Marcus?

Answers will be revealed on Saturday!

Trivia questions

1. What day was Marcus born on?
2. How many days are Michael and Marcus apart?
3. How many days was Marcus born before Anna?
4. How many years is Josie older then Marcus?
5. How many years is Mackynzie older then Marcus?
6. How many years is Michael older then Marcus?

Answers will be revealed on Saturday!

Questions and answers

Recently on our fan page on facebook and twitter; we ask you to give us some questions.

1. Will Josie ever learn to speak full time when she grows up?
Josie talks a lot lately and I am sure by time that they will be talking.

2. When does the show return?
late March or early April

3. Is Anna pregnant?
as far as we know that she is pregnant with their third child.

4. When will trivia return?
Next week! 

Teaching your toddler to communicate with Signning

Teaching Your Toddler to Communicate with Sign Language

FAMILY MATTERS on 01.11.13

Michelle Duggar19 Kids and CountingBIO

 

Image: DCL

Our little ones can get frustrated as they’re learning to talk because they understand more than they’re able to communicate with speech. They get what you’re saying, but they’re not able to really respond with words right away. Imagine how frustrating that would be! One way to help our little ones communicate while they learn to talk is through sign language. Instead of screaming for what they want, they learn a little sign language to help ask for things. Even though they might not be able speak yet, they can easily learn to sign. Toddlers are sharp! They know more than we give them credit for. It really doesn’t take them long at all. In our home, we’ll teach the toddlers some basic words like: more, please, all done, yes, no, thank you, mommy, and daddy. It really helps us all to communicate.

As I’m teaching Josie a sign with her hands, I’ll sign it back to her and speak the word out loud. We just keep repeating it until she’s got it. It helps to make a game out of it with little rewards, like cereal bites. As Josie reaches for more cereal, we’ll work on learning a sign like “More.” I’ll do it first, say the word and then show her how to make the sign with her little hands.

If she screams or grabs for the cereal, she won’t get it until she asks for it. I just always make that a rule. If you cry or scream, you won’t get it. So you have to try it again. We’ll practice three or four times, so she’ll realize that the squeal just didn’t get her what she wanted. But the sign language did. This is why the little ones get the reward. It’s because they signed it. And they all practice it and learn they can get what they want when they ask the right way. It really doesn’t take long at all and often turns into a skill that the kids keep with them into adulthood.

Happy 3rd Birthday Josie!

Josie is turning three year old today. It's amazing how God gave her so much blessings during her life. We will keep seeing her grow as long as the family does their show. 

Praying for Blessing for Ms. Josie! 

Happy Birthday

All you can eat!

To air: September 11, 2012
With a family of 19 kids, there's no such thing as a light snack! Watch as we find out how the Duggars keep their bellies full between meals. Later, Anna spends the day with Mackynzie while Josie reaches a milestone at her doctor visit! 

Duggars down the aisle!

Michelle starts with telling everyone how their family is dealing with the loss of their daughter, Jubilee. Jordyn talks about wanting to visit her little sister but that's understandable for a 3 year old. Michelle gives us update on her two year old daughter, Josie, that she is doing everything that she is supposed to be doing. The Duggars give a tip about trying to get out hiccups which is eating a spoonful of sugar or scare you. 
Now it's time for a wedding, Josh, Anna, Mackynzie, and Michael to help for Priscilla's wedding. We get to meet David Walker and Priscilla have did the same thing as Josh and Anna which is to save their first kiss for their wedding day. Priscilla and David give each other hershey's Kisses.
Jim Bob and Michelle are heading down to Flordia. Jana is making a choice to encourage the little ones to help getting ready packing with the socks. Jana said "I wasn't sure that we would get it all together properly. The kids are on the way to Flordia for the wedding by flying! 
Josh and Anna decided to take David and Priscilla to tennis. Josh mentions his new brother-in-law runs 10 miles every day. Josh and David are different but that's good. David and Priscilla end up winning the game. 
During the wedding, Mackynzie is exhausted and Michelle encourages her granddaughter to put a smile on her face. David and Priscilla are finally married.
 It's time for the oldest Duggar daughters to talk about their future spouse and if they are courting anyone! Jill jokes that Jinger needs a man that will provide her coffee and wants to have a city life. They all agree that they would like a husband that shares his convictions and works hard and also have fun. Jessa opens up and says that they are not waiting around for Prince Charming but serving others for the Lord and gaining skills for their future family and growing closer to their family and to God. The Duggars have decided that the minute a guy comes and that they are sending him to their dad because he knows what they want. 
The girls are asked if they are courting someone right now and they said no. But when it happens we will be told soon enough after the family! 
Trivia questions will be coming out of this recap! See you tomorrow.