Recap: Love is in the air

Jinger is getting closer to her due date. She hopes to have the baby soon so she can avoid having a big baby like her sisters. Jeremy makes a spicy Indian dish that makes everyone start coughing and sputtering. From what people have heard that spice is supposed to help get things started but it doesn’t work.

Back home, the crew has a few of the siblings try different levels of hot sauce and Jason wins the challenge.

John and Abbie have been courting for the past few months and they are ready to take the next step. John reveals that they have felt that they knew each other forever after one week of courting. John even introduced her to the family as his girlfriend after two weeks.

Abby reveals that John has been very steady and nothing riles him since he likes to have fun. The couple has been able to see each other every weekend. John reveals that the more he gets to know Abby the more he loves her.

John is getting ready for the propose to her and ends up getting help from a photographer, Lori Blythe who works in Fredericksburg, Texas. John is hoping to propose in Texas, so it works out prefect.

John and Jana travel to Oklahoma. John shares that his sister has been his wing woman for years and is a blessing. Abbie along with her sisters, Maggie and Carinna, are making peach salsa. Abbie reveals that John has been very romantic by buying her flowers and painting her nails for her. While Abbie is cooking, John comes up behind and surprises her, he reveals that she needs to pack a bag so they can go on a journey.

They head up to Texas where Lori is setting up the hanger for the proposal. John and Abbie reveal their courtship has been different than his siblings. They have been giving each other side hugs and showing affection. They arrive at the airport and have dinner before heading to the hanger. Jana and Maggie hang back when they arrive at the hanger. John asks her to marry him and she says yes. They have a few frontal hugs after it and he is so excited for the engagement. The photographer does a photo session to showcase this wonderful moment.

Meanwhile, Jinger is currently 38 weeks pregnant with her first child. She has invited her sisters (Jana and Jessa) and their friend Laura. They are going to set up the nursey. They need to get out all the beds and Jeremy’s soccer jerseys to the garage to make room for baby girl. The couple has four bedrooms: One is the master, office, guest room and now the nursey.

Jeremy reveals that he wasn’t prepared to have his jerseys removed just like his books being locked in a closet.

One of the producers asked Jana if she feels bad for Jeremy and she says no since he is adding another little girl into his life. First, he was adding Jinger to his life and now he is adding a baby girl so it’s more precious than his soccer jerseys.

Jinger admits that she didn’t have a vision and she just left it to the girls. The theme is southwestern. Jeremy and Jinger head to San Antonio to check on the baby. Her birth team will feature Jeremy, Michelle, Jana, Laura and Jeremy’s mom. Jeremy’s father will be in the hospital but not in the room. Jinger reveals that she wants her mom there because she has been through it for many times and is the biggest comfort.

Three days before her due date, Jinger heads to the hospital to get induced. Jeremy reveals that he was not nervous and anxious for his wife. He is more anxious for himself and hopes that he can be the strength that she needs him to be.

One more week

We have one more week until the all new season of Counting On. Be sure to stay tune for Saturday's post for our first preview of the new season.

Recap: First comes a Wedding, then comes a honeymoon.

Right before their wedding, Lauren and her parents have been invited to Jim Bob and Michelle's home to look at baby photos of the couple. Michelle says that it feels like yesterday that they are brought him home from the hospital. The whole family loves the Swansons and can't wait for the wedding.
Josiah is the eight of nineteen children while Lauren is the oldest of nine children. The couple has known each other since childhood but didn't become serious friends until Joseph and Kendra's wedding. They were friends for a few months before announcing their courtship in January 2018. The couple courted for about six weeks before announcing their engagement. The couple is about to celebrate their fourth month engagement.
The couple picked Lauren's father, Dwain Swanson, to officate the wedding. He admits that he has so many emotions wrapped in the wedding just before seeing his daughter in her dress.
Lauren asks her father if he is ready to marry them and says that he better do it. Lauren reveals that she is calm as can be as the wedding starts. The couple has a total of eight groomsmen and eight bridesmaids.
Groomsmens: Joseph, Austin, Jeremiah, Jedidiah, Jason, James and two others.
Bridesmaids: Jana, Kendra, Joy, Lauren Caldwell and four others. They had Jordyn-Grace serve as the flower girl.
Both mothers are walked down the aside with Josiah. They are both wearing stylish, pink gowns that are knee-length. The couple recite their wedding vows that they written themselves.
Because of past weddings and how they pranks with the wedding rings, Josiah and Lauren decide that Josiah keeps the rings. Lauren reveals that it was her idea for him to keep the rings.
During the wedding, John and Abbie are caught sitting together. It looks like they will be the next couple to be married really soon.
The couple get prayed over by the parents and share their first kiss which is long and beautiful. After they stepped down, Josiah carries his new bride and runs out of the sanctuary.

Right before Josiah and Lauren announced their courtship, Jedidiah, Jeremiah and Jason talk about the change that they have noticed in Josiah since he started to have a closer friendship with Lauren. Jason reveals that Josiah has been more glued to his phone and deodorant. He has noticed a lot of bills in that recently.
Josiah reveals that he is attracted to Lauren because she has her head on her shoulders as she works through college. He says that she is getting out of her shell and encouraging others.
The Swansons have moved into Arkanasa from another state so Jana, Jessa, Joy and Kendra take Lauren out for dinner at the Marketplace. Lauren reveals that the girls have made them feel at home.
Lauren reveals that she had a video chat with Josiah that was five hours long. Jessa reveals that her longest video chat only lasted an hour. She also reveals that they had longer phone conversations that were not chaperoned.
Jessa talks that Lauren is very health conscious which is funny because her brother has a stash of candy and she is always telling him that it's not good for him.
During dinner, Josiah joins the girls night out and asked Lauren an important question. He asked her to start a courtship and she says that she would love to and the newly courting couple enjoys a side hug.

Back in September 2017, Joseph and Kendra are enjoying their honeymoon in Greece. The couple arrives in Athens and head to their hotel which their view is incredible. The couple heads to Mars hill where Apostle Paul has a sermon. The couple later enjoys their meal in the sky. The couple heads to take food walking tour. The couple has trouble finding the place ask a local for direction.
The couple later navigates the subway system which is the first for Kendra which she is going to have a lot. They head to try cheese pie and spinach pie. Joseph tries it more than Kendra does and heads to the meat place. Kendra loves olives while Joseph is not a fan of them.
They managed to find all their ingredients for a greek salad with the help of the guide. The thing that the couple learned that there is no lettuce in the salad.
The couple heads to Greek island and Kendra talks about what she has learned about her husband that he is the deep sleeper and he can fall asleep pretty fast. He also likes to lick his plate when it's really good. Kendra has asked her husband not to do that in public. Joe reveals that he is not the only one that does it. Jessa showed her brother how to do it. Joseph reveals that his wife becomes more giggly when she is tired.
Joy reveals that Austin can't sleep and snuggle at the same time. The couple has adjusted to cuddle before going to sleep since he needs to be on his side. Jessa reveals that her husband is very meticulous. He is known to iron his t-shirts and jeans.
During their stay in Santorini, it was beautiful. The couple had a blast driving on the streets in a 4x4. Joseph reveals that the pedal was a little jumpy at times.
The couple heads to black sand beach to go paddle boarding which is harder than it looks. They fall a few times before getting a hang of it.
Before they travel back home, the couple heads to the Kendra town, which sits on a cliff.  They receive kisses to clebrate their honeymoon and also take part of the "Opa!" plate smashing tradition.
Down in Texas, it's date night for Jeremy and Jinger where they learned to draw portraits of each other. Jinger reveals that she was nervous about the class because she was sure that she was going to be outside of her comfort zone.
Jinger reveals that it's really great of a random person on Jeremy's painting but it doesn't look like her.
Ben and Jessa are about to celebrate their third wedding anniversary and have a few updates to share with the fans. Ben is in his final year of schooling and is working. Ben makes a dinner for Jessa to celebrate their wedding anniversary. He also watches the boys while Jessa heads with Jana and Joy to get their nails done.
Joy is five months pregnant with her first child and enjoys feeling the baby kick. Austin talks about it slowly sinking in that he is about to be a dad.  When they hear the heartbeat it's wow when it's going to come, it will be fully theirs. Austin has only changed one diaper.
Ben has a hard time with cooking and keeping track of Henry. He is a mama's boy and misses her but when he falls asleep in his chair, Ben is happy. Jessa arrives home to enjoy the dinner. Ben gives her his present which is a necklace which features two hearts and three pearls which is a custom designed for Jessa.

Counting on Update!

Just as the Dillards announce baby #2, the network announced the new season will start on January 16th! 

The show is moving to Mondays! 

 

Jill's secret trivia questions!

We are back with trivia questions and we will have answers on Tuesday morning.

1.  How is it different for Jill while living with Derick?

2.  Who was at the sleepover at Derick and Jill's house?

3. Where is Ben and Jessa living at after their marriage?

4. What did Jill take?

5.  What did Jessa say about if the girls didn't like the dresses?

Recap: "Jill's Secret"

On the season premiere of 19 kids and counting, Derick and Jill are enjoying their new life together. Jill revealed that it's a lot different. Jill tells us that they go to bed a lot earlier and wake up early too. Jill reveals that she is still learning that she only has to cook for two people and her freezer is full with frozen left overs.
"We are setting in. It's really nice just to have a cozy home." Jill revealed to the fans.
Meanwhile back at the Duggars home, Ben and Jessa are working on their wedding and what they want to have there. Jessa wants to follow in her sister's footsteps and keep the cost down. Jessa and Ben load up the little boys and head over to the house that they will be living in. Josh and Anna lived in the same house for five years before moving to DC. Ben and Jessa learn that there is mold in the master bedroom that needs to be fixing.
Jessa reveals that Derick and Jill got the three story mansion because it was closer to his office and Jessa wanted a smaller home due to it's easier to clean.   
    Back when Jana and Jill had their wisdom teeth pulled a few years ago, Joy was helping out. Now that Joy had her wisdom teeth, the youngest Duggars are wanting to help their older sister while she gets better.
Jill heads over to go dress-up clothes shopping for a sleepover that she and Derick will be hosting with her younger sisters, (Johanna to Josie). All the little girls are so excited to be spending time with their older sister and their new brother-in-law.
At Jill's house, the little girls get all dress up and they have a chocolate fondue party. Derick paints many of the girls nails and Jill reveals that he is doing amazing since he is really good with the little girls. At bedtime, Derick reads the younger girls a bible story. Derick says that he enjoyed spending time with the girls, he is practicing for fatherhood.
The Duggars girls are in their bedroom to order coral bridesmaids dresses. Jessa chooses a style that is modest and hopefully won't need any alterations.
    "If they don't like them, they are only going to be in them for a couple hours, so they'll live," says Jessa.
Derick and Jill head over to the Duggar family home after a month of marriage. She makes a confession and reveals that she is pregnant with their first child. The whole family is beyond excited about the fourth grandchild.
After telling her family, they decided that it's time to tell Josh and Anna that they are expecting their first child. Anna asked if she is pregnant with their first child and Jill admits that she is pregnant. Josh and Anna are excited for her and Derick.

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A duggar says yes

When Ben and Jessa's courtship becomes official, the Duggar boys put Ben to the test. Later, the tables are turned on Jessa when she visits Ben's hometown. The whole family reflects on what it means that a Duggar daughter may soon be leaving the nest.

Season 8 premiere

On April 1, 2014

We are gonna be able to see how Jessa and Ben started their courtship. Ben is going to be tested to make sure that he can take care of Jessa by the Duggar boys. Jessa is going to be heading to meet Ben's family. One of the duggar girls are getting ready to leave home for the first time. Who will it be?

Leave in the comments below on who you think it's going to be?

New season?

Many of you were upset that we only had four weeks of the family but I have some news for you all. There will be another season of the show come 2014.

We will announce when it get closer

Recap: Planning for the Future

The show starts out with Jim Bob and the kids going to get some trees. 

Then Michelle takes the five older girls (Jana, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, and Joy) with her to speak where Anna meets them there with baby Michael.

The family later meets up at the corn maze (including Amy) where they went though the maze and later visit some animals. The little kids got to ride some ponies. Amy tried to ride one but the pony freak out.

Michelle and Jim Bob went to their 13th week appointment and was going to hear the heartbeat for the first time but the doctor could not find the heartbeat and went to get an ultrasound to find the baby.