Anna and Josh Duggar would like to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas.
Yes, the couple knows, it’s only early December.
But with six excited kids and a closet full of unattractive holiday garments, the polarizing tandem figured this week was as good a time as any to host an Ugly Christmas Sweater party.
Anna jas documented the event on Instagram, providing fans with brand new photos of her brand new daughter, while also drawing a bittersweet contract with last year’s similarly-themed gathering.
Meaning what, exactly?
Scroll down to find out…
1.
Then vs. Now
Anna Duggar shared these contrasting photos from 2018 and 2019, both of which were snapped at the family’s annual Ugly Christmas Sweater party.
2.
A Closer Look at 2018
As you can see here, a pretty special lady was included last year. May Mary Duggar, who passed away about halfway through 2019, rest in peace.
3.
A Closer Look at 2019
Mary, sadly, isn’t included in this new photo of course. But the newborn named in her honor, Maryella Hope, is warm and cozy in her mommy’s arms.
4.
Maryella at 5 Days Old
AWWW! We appreciate Anna giving us this major close-up of her sixth child — at just five days old.
5.
No Sweaters, All Smiles
We’re not sure if these are really ugly Christmas sweaters. But they are cute kids! That counts for something.
6.
So… Many… Babies
This is how the Duggars almost always roll, but it’s even more pronounced these days. Look at all the very young babies featured in this family holiday photo.