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Josiah Duggar Surprises Pregnant Wife Lauren With A ‘Special’ Date
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Jun. 10 2019, Published 3:12 p.m. ET
Josiah Duggar pulled out all the stops for his pregnant wife Lauren! The Counting On star surprised his wife with a full day of romance on June 9. The “date day” came on the heels of the family’s tragic loss of his grandmother Mary.
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Lauren, 20, and Josiah, 22, documented the whole date on their Instagram story. The pregnant star shared a note from her husband which said, “Let the date day begin. This will be the first place we go to. Just sit back and relax and enjoy yourself.”
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He added, “Don’t set your expectations too high!”
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The couple first headed to a picnic that Josiah set up at his childhood home. He explained in a video that he set up their blanket underneath a tree that he fell out of when he was younger and broke his arm.
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The Counting On stars then took a trip to a blueberry and strawberry farm. Lauren shared a photo cradling her baby bump on the open field. The couple is expected to become first time parents later this year after suffering a miscarriage in October 2018.
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They ended the day at a drive-in movie. Lauren bragged on social media, “If you’ve seen my stories my hubby surprised me with a day full of activities. We had such a fun and special date day! Honey, you’re so thoughtful -best part was being with you.”
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Anna praised her brother and commented, “Way to go Josiah! ?? Such a sweet well planned date day! Y’all are such an adorable couple!”
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