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Jim Bob Duggar celebrated a big birthday. Pic credit: TLC

Jim Bob Duggar’s birthday brings Duggar family out of the shadows

Jim Bob Duggar celebrated 60 trips around the sun over the weekend.

The Duggar family assembled a party for the patriarch, and several more private siblings attended the event.

It appeared to be a camping trip with some fun on the lake.

Of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 19 kids, 17 were there to celebrate with their spouses and children. Josh Duggar was not in attendance because he is in federal prison, but Anna Duggar and his children were not present. Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo did not make the trip from California either.

Tyler Hutchins was there, along with family friend Elijah Kaneshiro. It also appears that James Duggar has a blonde girlfriend, as the girl standing next to him was blurred out, but her hair was visible.

Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell were present with their children, as were Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson with their little ones.

Jim Bob Duggar’s 60th birthday brings everyone together

On Facebook, Duggar Family News: Life is not all pickles and hairspray shared several snapshots from Joy-Anna Duggar’s Instagram Story, which captured moments from Jim Bob Duggar’s birthday.

The photos highlighted the members of the Duggar family who showed up, including the rarely seen Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson. Each of them was holding a little one, with one having brown hair and the other having blonde curly hair.

Family friend Elijah Kaneshiro was also present with his wife. A few of the Duggar siblings attended his recent wedding in Hawaii. He has remained close to the brothers for several years and has melded in as part of the family.

Tyler Hutchins is back in the picture, too. He was removed from Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s home when Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets aired, but he still appears to have a relationship with them. Growing up, he was close to Jackson Duggar, so we aren’t surprised the two are still in contact.

James Duggar next to get married?

It would appear that James Duggar will be the next one to walk down the aisle. He is one of only two Duggar brothers who are not yet married.

The photos shared indicate that the girl standing next to him may be someone he is seeing. While details haven’t been made public, she will likely be the one he marries. The Duggar sons don’t appear to date around. If they do, they certainly don’t bring the girls around their family for events like this.

We suspect a courting announcement or a wedding invitation will be leaked in the coming weeks or months for James.

Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets is currently streaming on Prime Video.