Welcome to the Duggar and Bates families blog. Jim Bob and Michelle have 19 children, 13 children-in-law, and 39 grandchildren with 2 on the way due 2026. Gil and Kelly have 19 children, 12 children-in-law, and 36 grandchildren with 3 on the way due in Winter 2025 and Spring 2026. Gil and Kelly also have 2 foster grandchildren (Brandon and Michaella).
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
First GrandBates born in December!
We are so excited to share that Kelton and Josie have welcomed their fourth child.
They announced today that he was born.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025
Grandbabies born in December
It's time to share the Grandchildren born in the month of December! At the time that we are writing this, Tiffany and Josie are still expecting December babies so there is a chance that we will have to update this.
1. Brynley Duggar is the daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah Duggar. She was born on December 25th
2. George Seewald is the son of Ben and Jessa Seewald. He was born on December 19th
December monthly preview
Birthdays:
- Josie Duggar (December 10th)
- Austin Forsyth (December 11th)
- Jordyn-Grace Duggar (December 18th)
- George Seewald (December 19th)
- Tori Smith (December 20th)
- Jinger Vuolo (December 21st)
- Brynley Duggar (December 25th)
- Zach Bates (December 30th)
- Jeremiah Duggar (December 30th)
- Jedidiah Duggar (December 30th)
Anniversaries:
- Travis and Katie Clark (December 3rd)
- Zach and Whitney Bates (December 14th)
- Bobby and Tori Smith (December 16th)
- Gil and Kelly Bates (December 19th)
Birth announcements:
- Baby Balka
- Baby Boy Bates
Other posts:
- Grandchildren born in December
- January birthdays cover
- 2025 yearly recap
- Updated December birthdays and anniversaries cover
- Updated Grandchildren born in December
- Christmas 2025
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Unseen November birthdays and anniversaries cover
For the month of November, the Bates and the Duggar families have double birthdays or double celebrations.
On November 2, The Bates family celebrate the anniversary of Chad and Erin Paine as the Duggar family celebrate the birthday of Addison Duggar.
On November 5th, The Duggar family celebrate the anniversary of Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo along with the birthday of Spurgeon Seewald.
On November 9th, the Bates family celebrates the birthdays of Kade Smith and Alyssa Webster.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Five girls are six years old
Back in 2019, the Duggar family welcomed three granddaughters while the Bates family welcomed two.
Addison was born on November 2nd. Bella was born on November 8th. Maryella was born on November 27th.
Khloé was born on November 7th. Holland was born on November 26th.
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Sunday, November 23, 2025
December birthdays and anniversaries cover
Its time for the last birthdays and anniversaries cover for 2025!
Birthdays: Jeremiah (December 30), Jedidiah (December 30), Brynley (December 25), Jinger (December 21), Zach (December 30), Josie (December 10), George (December 19), Austin (December 11), Tori (December 19), and Jordyn (December 18).
Anniversaries: Travis and Katie (December 3), Zach and Whitney (December 14), Bobby and Tori (December 16), and Gil and Kelly (December 19)
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Baby Bates Gender Reveal
The moment that we have been waiting for eight months has arrived.
Its a baby boy!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Duggar Twins Gender Reveal
Jana and John have announced what they are going to have in 2026.
Now just a kind reminder that neither Jana or John are having twins.
Zach and Whitney's gender Reveal
We are so excited to share that Zach and Whitney are expecting a baby girl in May 2026.
Duggar Double Celebration
Today marks a special celebration for the Duggar family as they celebrate the birthday of Spurgeon Seewald as well as the anniversary of Jeremy and Jinger.
Jeremy and Jinger have been married for nine years while Spurgeon has turned ten years old.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Monday, November 3, 2025
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Double Celebration
Today marks a special day for both the Bates and Duggar families as they celebrate the Paine's 12th wedding anniversary and Addison's 6th birthday.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
GrandBates & GrandDuggars born in November
We have a little bit of a busy month for the Duggar and Bates grandchildren.
2. Bella Duggar is the daughter of Josiah and Lauren Duggar. She was born on November 8.
3. Addison Duggar is the daughter of Joseph and Kendra Duggar. She was born on November 2.
4. Holland Paine is the daughter of Chad and Erin Paine. She was born on November 26.
5. Spurgeon Seewald is the son of Ben and Jessa Seewald. He was born on November 5.
6. Evangeline Vuolo is the daughter of Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo. She was born on November 22.
7. Kade Smith is the son of Bobby and Tori Smith. He was born on November 9.
8. Khloe Bates is the daughter of Zach and Whitney Bates. She was born on November 7.
November anniversaries
This month the Bates and Duggars have anniversaries to celebrate but when are they? Well, we have that answer for you!
1. Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo were married on November 5th.
2. Chad and Erin Paine were married on November 2nd.
3. John and Abbie were married on November 3rd.
4. Ben and Jessa were married on November 1st.
Hello November 2025
Birthdays:
- Addison Duggar
- Jessa Seewald
- Spurgeon Seewald
- Khloe Bates
- Bella Duggar
- Alyssa Webster
- Kade Smith
- Justin Duggar
- John Webster
- Evangeline Vuolo
- Holland Paine
- Maryella Duggar
Anniversaries:
- Ben and Jessa Seewald
- Chad and Erin Paine
- John and Abbie Duggar
- Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo
Double Celebrations:
- Addison Duggar and the Paines
- Spurgeon Seewald and the Vuolos
- Alyssa Webster and Kade Smith
Other Posts:
- Thanksgiving 2025
- Unseen November birthdays and Anniversaries cover
- December birthdays and anniversaries cover
- GrandDuggar and GrandBates born in November
- November anniversaries
- Ten year old birthday club update
Friday, October 31, 2025
Unseen October Birthdays and anniversary covers
On October 5th and 14th, the Bates celebrate both a wedding anniversary and a birthday.
About ten days before that, they celebrate their first birthday/anniversary.
The Bates celebrate a birthday and anniversary on October 5th! They celebrate Katie's birthday and Kelton and Josie's anniversary.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025
November birthdays and anniversaries cover
Welcome back to our November birthdays and anniversaries cover! 
Birthdays: Addison Duggar (November 2), Spurgeon Seewald (November 5), Jessa Seewald (November 4), Holland Paine (November 26), Evangeline Vuolo (November 22), Maryella Duggar (November 27), Justin Duggar (November 15), John Webster (November 21), Kade Smith (November 9), Alyssa Webster (November 9), Bella Duggar (November 8), and Khloe Bates (November 7).
Anniversaries: Ben and Jessa Seewald (November 1), Chad and Erin Paine (November 2), John and Abbie Duggar (November 3), and Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo (November 5).
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Bates double celebration #2
Happy Birthday to Esther Bates! Happy anniversary to Jackson and Emerson! 
Esther is turning 28 years old today! Jackson and Emerson are celebrating their second wedding anniversary!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025
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