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).
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
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
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Bates Double celebration #1
Happy Birthday to Katie Clark! Happy anniversary to Kelton and Josie Balka!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Friday, October 3, 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Grandchildren born in October
This month, we have so many grandchildren born in the month of October. The Duggar family have two grandchildren born in the month while the Bates family has the rest.
1. Kenna Bates is the daughter of Nathan and Esther Bates. She celebrates her birthday on October 17th.
2. Graham Bates is the son of Nathan and Esther Bates. He celebrates his birthday on October 4th.
3. William Paine is the son of Chad and Erin Paine. He celebrates his birthday on October 30th.
4. Bradley Bates is the son of Zach and Whitney Bates. He celebrates his birthday on October 29th.
5. Madyson Duggar is the daughter of Josh and Anna Duggar. She celebrates her birthday on October 23rd.
6. Mackynzie Duggar is the daughter of Josh and Anna Duggar. She celebrates her birthday on October 8th.
What's to come in October?
Birthdays:
- Graham Bates
- Katie Clark
- Mackynzie Duggar
- Madison Duggar
- Johannah Duggar
- Esther Bates
- Isaiah Bates
- Kenna Bates
- Madyson Duggar
- Kelly Bates
- Joy Forsyth
- Bradley Bates
- William Paine
Anniversaries:
- Trace and Lydia Bates
- Jason and Maddie Duggar
- Kelton and Josie Balka
- Jackson and Emerson Bates
- Nathan and Esther Bates
Other Posts
- November birthdays and anniversaries cover
- Grandchildren born in October
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
GrandBates #40 is on the way
We are so excited to share that Bobby and Tori are expecting a new little one in 2026.
September unseen birthdays cover
For the month of September, the Duggar and Bates celebrate double birthdays of four out of the six. The Bates family has two additional double birthdays.
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| Brandon Keilen |
Up first is Mason Duggar and Ryker Bates! Both boys celebrate their birthdays on September 12th. They are five years apart.
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| Charlie Duggar |
Up second is Judson Bates and Brandon Keilen. They celebrate their birthdays on September 15th.
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| Harvey Clark |
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| Judson Bates |
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| Mason Duggar |
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| Ryker Bates |
Monday, September 29, 2025
Duggar and Bates grandchildren double birthday #2
Happy Birthday to Charlie and Harvey!
Charlie is celebrating his 3rd birthday while Harvey is celebrating his 1st birthday.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
October birthdays and anniversaries cover
It's time for the October birthdays and anniversaries cover!
Birthdays: Katie Clark (October 5), Mackynzie Duggar (October 8), Maddison Duggar (October 10), Johannah Duggar (October 11), Joy Forysth (October 28), Kelly Bates (October 26), Esther Bates (October 14), Isaiah Bates (October 16), and Madyson Duggar (October 23).
Birthdays: William Paine (October 30), Graham Bates (October 4), Kenna Bates (October 17), and Bradley Bates (October 29).
Anniversaries: Kelton/Josie (October 5), Jackson/Emerson (October 14), Nathan/Esther (October 22), Trace/Lydia (October 1), and James/Maddison (October 3)
Saturday, September 27, 2025
updated September birthdays and anniversaries cover
We can't believe that we are in the last weekend of September. We have updated our September birthdays and anniversaries cover now that Evan and Carlin Stewart have welcomed their third child into the world.
Birthdays: Brandon Keilen (September 15), Jeremy Vuolo (September 5), Michelle Duggar (September 13), Whitney Bates (September 21), Charlie Duggar (September 29), Mason Duggar (September 12), Ryker Bates (September 12), Harvey Clark (September 29), Judson Bates (September 15), and Navy Stewart (September 7)
Anniversaries: Joseph and Kendra (September 8) and Josh and Anna (September 26)
Friday, September 26, 2025
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