Jana Duggar Wissmann Shares Sun, Rain, and Song During Massive Family Beach Vacation Amidst Pregnancy News
Jana Duggar Wissmann offered her followers an exclusive glimpse into her family's extensive 40-member seaside getaway.
The former Counting On star, aged 35, uploaded a YouTube video on Friday, September 19, documenting her journey with husband Stephen Wissmann to Florida, which occurred “shortly after their wedding” in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, an event attended by 500 guests in August 2024. Jana’s parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, were uncommonly featured in the video, participating in a collective photograph with all their grandchildren.
The excursion for Jana and Stephen commenced amidst heavy rainfall, yet the Duggar family didn't permit the deluge to deter them from enjoying the hot tub at their rented holiday residence. Once the weather conditions improved, the Duggars proceeded to the beach during sunset, enjoying a picturesque evening as a group.
“It's simply stunning,” Jana remarked about their coastal destination.
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In another segment of the vlog, Jana disclosed the substantial amount of provisions required to nourish a family of 40, alongside participating in communal fitness sessions.
“Exercising collaboratively is considerably more enjoyable,” Jana observed at a specific moment in the video log.
The video subsequently provided an amusing depiction of the difficulties involved in organizing family photographs during rainfall, all while managing numerous relatives.
Endeavoring to maintain an optimistic outlook, Jana quipped: “The advantage of [taking family pictures] on a wet day is that the beach is practically deserted! … We are proceeding with the photos before the downpour intensifies.”
The 13-minute video blog wrapped up with a moving segment showing the whole family singing spiritual hymns during a worship gathering.
The video documenting the family holiday was released slightly more than a month after Jana and Stephen confirmed their anticipation of their first child. The pair shared their joyous announcement via a black-and-white Instagram image depicting them in an embrace, with Jana’s burgeoning baby bump clearly visible.
“Our excitement is immense; January 2026 will bring a precious new addition to our family,” they penned in a caption accompanying the photo on August 18. “We are anticipating the day and eagerly embracing this exhilarating new phase in our existence.”
Stephen and Jana were showered with heartfelt felicitations from various members of the broader Duggar clan, with her sister Jill Duggar responding: “Thrilled for you two!”
“Eagerly awaiting to meet this little one,” Jessa Duggar further remarked, and Jana’s sister-in-law Hannah Duggar chimed in: “Absolutely delighted for you both!!”
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Jinger Duggar later communicated through Instagram that she is “utterly thrilled” for Jana and Stephen as they prepare for parenthood. (Jinger and her spouse, Jeremy Vuolo, are parents to three offspring: daughters Felicity and Evangeline, aged 7 and 4 respectively, and their son, Finnegan Charles, 6 months old.)
“I’m really looking forward to meeting this beloved baby and becoming the favorite auntie, haha,” Jinger, 31, messaged her sister on August 19.
Jana and Stephen later disclosed that they commemorated their inaugural wedding anniversary on August 15 in a truly down-to-earth manner. Their day began with a shopping trip to their nearby TJ Maxx and a visit to the Engine House Cafe, preceding a romantic steakhouse meal and a shared dessert of ice cream. Definitely an enviable relationship!
