Nesther 6: Skydiving Straight into the Wedding Square

[just_ordinary]

On 12/11/2022 at 3:51 AM, JDuggs said:

Esther had a picture on IG. Nathan is always underdressed for occasions: every wedding he’s seen at and his grandmother’s funeral. But when he proposed to Esther, he was in that flashy plaid suit. He should have just bought a conservative suit that works for any occasion. But I think with Nathan, it’s more a choice that he doesn’t care to make an effort to look nice at occasions in which he’s not the main focus.

Edited to add that Nathan did wear a blue suit to Katie and Travis’s wedding last year. Maybe it doesn’t fit anymore.

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I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a clear message that turning up in jeans would not fly at Katie‘s wedding. 
I think both colours look very obviously as the result of a coloration. Keeping up the dark will be a pita (I had mine red for some time and root management was so stressful I gave up on it. Which is sad because I think it looked amazing). I do think the dark looks better though. The blonde looked really badly done and had an unfortunate yellow tone that clashed with her skin - especially when she used too much tanner. 
It’s good to see that she seems to able to change her hairstyles at will though. After all of Nathan’s comments about women’s hair that is comforting.

[libgirl2]

11 hours ago, just_ordinary said:

I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a clear message that turning up in jeans would not fly at Katie‘s wedding. 
I think both colours look very obviously as the result of a coloration. Keeping up the dark will be a pita (I had mine red for some time and root management was so stressful I gave up on it. Which is sad because I think it looked amazing). I do think the dark looks better though. The blonde looked really badly done and had an unfortunate yellow tone that clashed with her skin - especially when she used too much tanner. 
It’s good to see that she seems to able to change her hairstyles at will though. After all of Nathan’s comments about women’s hair that is comforting.

I think it is just a bit too dark. Red hair is a pain to keep up with, it seems to dull so fast. 

I had a friend in high school and beyond who had the most gorgeous natural blonde hair. One day she decided to dye her hair jet black. She looked like Snow White with her hair and very fair skin. She kept it going for awhile and then just stopped. It did look interesting growing out! 

Edited December 30, 2022 by libgirl2

[Cupcake79]

Do we know what Nathan does for a living? Why do they live in Arkansas? Where in Arkansas btw? That Medic corp(?) thing is not a real job, is it?

[indianabones]

46 minutes ago, Cupcake79 said:

Do we know what Nathan does for a living? Why do they live in Arkansas? Where in Arkansas btw? That Medic corp(?) thing is not a real job, is it?

Nathan works as a flight instructor. He started his business in Arkansas- I'm assuming because the Duggars are also into getting pilots licenses and have connections at local airfields. He and Esther live pretty close to the TTH, in Tontitown.

[HereticHick]

7 hours ago, indianabones said:

Nathan works as a flight instructor. He started his business in Arkansas- I'm assuming because the Duggars are also into getting pilots licenses and have connections at local airfields. He and Esther live pretty close to the TTH, in Tontitown.

I see that he actually sold a plane on Facebook last spring: https://www.facebook.com/flyEGYPiloT/posts/3162155670709605 

[JermajestyDuggar]

30 minutes ago, HereticHick said:

I see that he actually sold a plane on Facebook last spring: https://www.facebook.com/flyEGYPiloT/posts/3162155670709605 

I feel like a lot of fundies are now doing the buy/sell thing. The Duggars have always done this with cars and real estate. I think they are doing it with mobile homes too. Carver Bowers is doing the buy/sell car things too. So I’m unsurprised he’s doing this with planes. I bet they will end up selling their mobile home ones Kenna gets bigger and maybe they will buy a fixer house. 

[CanadianMamam]

1 hour ago, HereticHick said:

I see that he actually sold a plane on Facebook last spring: https://www.facebook.com/flyEGYPiloT/posts/3162155670709605 

That link to his Facebook also shows that his accelerated course rate is 22k. I mean I know there are a lot matinence and liscensing fees involved but it is good to see what he is charging. 

[Cat Damon]

On 1/31/2023 at 3:37 AM, indianabones said:

I'm assuming because the Duggars are also into getting pilots licenses and have connections at local airfields.

I know John David has always wanted to be a pilot, maybe now is his chance to learn! 😂

[JermajestyDuggar]

I’m not against makeup. I think it can be great. And I think if someone chooses not to wear makeup that’s great too. But she’s 5 months. Why do this at age 5 months? Why are they so obsessed with gender roles and gender stereotypes? I hope Kenna loves playing in the mud, wants only trucks, and hates makeup just because her mom is being ridiculous about gender roles and norms at such a young age. 

[AussieKrissy]

if this wasnt a fundie family strict on gender roles I would think this was adorable

I would have loved to do something like this with my babe 

But I was also very accepting of the fact that she is so not into anything like this now 

This photo would have been adorable for me and something for her to role her eyes at when she is older lol 

[SorenaJ]

Poor Kenna. Her only purpose in life is to be beautiful. Her future role is "aesthetically pleasing walking womb and helpmeet". First line on her CV. 

Meanwhile I'm expecting a girl, and I'm looking at solar system and space print onesies. The sky is the limit. 

[just_ordinary]

12 hours ago, SorenaJ said:

Poor Kenna. Her only purpose in life is to be beautiful. Her future role is "aesthetically pleasing walking womb and helpmeet". First line on her CV. 

Meanwhile I'm expecting a girl, and I'm looking at solar system and space print onesies. The sky is the limit. 

Next has an adorable NASA collection for children…… just saying 😉

[SorenaJ]

13 minutes ago, just_ordinary said:

Next has an adorable NASA collection for children…… just saying 😉

Thanks, will check that out! (and then on to dinosaurs as well) 

[AussieKrissy]

11 hours ago, SorenaJ said:

Thanks, will check that out! (and then on to dinosaurs as well) 

Oh I loved finding anything (rarely) in “girl” dinosaur stuff. Same with my Spider-Man obsessed 2 year old (and still now nearly 7 year old. Lucky she and I don’t give two shits if she is in boy stuff if it is the theme she loves 

[Shouldabeenacowboy]

My boy said to me "pink is for girls" - and I promptly let him know that colors are just colors/gender neutral- but then proceeded to tell me that he can't wait to have his own dazzling pearl and gemstone necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. So there is that. Rock on, little one! ❤️ 

Edited March 16 by Shouldabeenacowboy

[EmiSue]

15 minutes ago, Shouldabeenacowboy said:

My boy said to me "pink is for girls" - and I promptly let him know that colors are just colors/gender neutral- but then proceeded to tell me that he can't wait to have his own dazzling pearl and gemstone necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. So there is that. Rock on, little one! ❤️ 

The flower girl and ring bearer in my wedding were siblings I had babysat all through my college years, including when I was dating my husband. When I explained what their "jobs" would be, they immediately wanted to switch because the girl was already obsessed with my engagement ring and wanted proximity to the jewelry while her brother liked the idea of tossing things down the aisle. I was willing to let them trade, but eventually they read some books about weddings and decided not to switch. But still--gender roles are clearly in the eyes of the beholders😂

[AussieKrissy]

11 hours ago, EmiSue said:

The flower girl and ring bearer in my wedding were siblings I had babysat all through my college years, including when I was dating my husband. When I explained what their "jobs" would be, they immediately wanted to switch because the girl was already obsessed with my engagement ring and wanted proximity to the jewelry while her brother liked the idea of tossing things down the aisle. I was willing to let them trade, but eventually they read some books about weddings and decided not to switch. But still--gender roles are clearly in the eyes of the beholders😂

Oh that is a darling story  it made me smile 

[Vivi_music]

On 3/14/2023 at 4:08 PM, JermajestyDuggar said:

I’m not against makeup. I think it can be great. And I think if someone chooses not to wear makeup that’s great too. But she’s 5 months. Why do this at age 5 months? Why are they so obsessed with gender roles and gender stereotypes? I hope Kenna loves playing in the mud, wants only trucks, and hates makeup just because her mom is being ridiculous about gender roles and norms at such a young age. 

Even poor Kenna has a ''what-the-heck-is-going-on'' look on her face.

[Coconut Flan]

Carry on here: