Jill Duggar Dillard Makes an Unusual First Stop on Family Road Trip to Tennessee

Jill Duggar (left) and husband Derick (right, with their children).Photo:Jill Duggar/Instagram Jill Duggar/Instagram Jill Duggar Dillard’s latest family vacation is off to an eventful start.The19 Kids and Countingalum, 33, and her husband Derek, 35, hit the road with their children,Israel David, 9,Samuel Scott, 7, andFrederick “Freddy” Michael, 2, on Wednesday, Oct. 2.Before leaving, Jill shared an Instagram video documenting her preparations for the trip, which included dropping the family’s dog Fenna at a boarding facility and visiting the local library for some kids’ books, including one from theMagic Tree Houseseries.

Jill Smolowe

Title:Former Senior WriterEducation:Princeton University Title:Former Senior Writer Education:Princeton University Jill Smolowe is a former senior writer at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2014.She joined PEOPLE in 1999.Before joining PEOPLE, Jill was a senior writer at TIME magazine from 1985 to 1996 and associate editor for Newsweek International from 1981 to 1985. She also worked on the metro staff for The New York Times from 1977 to 1981.Jill is the author of 2014’s Four Funerals and a Wedding and 1997’s An Empty Lap: One Couple’s Journey to Parenthood.

Jill Whelan on Where She 'Always Dreamed' HerLove BoatCharacter Vicki Stubing Would Be Today (Exclusive)

Jill Whelan on ‘The Love Boat’ in 1981 and in 2023.Photo:ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; JC Olivera/Getty ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; JC Olivera/Getty Jill Whelan knows a thing or two about traveling! TheLove Boatactress, 58, recently spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her role as Celebrations Ambassador forPrincess Cruises, and where her character, Vicki Stubing, would be today. Jill Whelan on the Royal Princess cruise ship on February 05, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

Jim Carrey Had a Gallbladder Attack on Set, Plus 5 More Stories BehindDumb and Dumberas Film Turns 30 (Exclusive)

Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels in ‘Dumb and Dumber’ Film in 1994.Photo:Shutterstock Shutterstock “I like ita lot.” “The first time I set eyes on Mary Swanson, I just got that old-fashioned romantic feeling where I’d do anything to bone her.” As the cult classic turns 30 on Dec. 6, one of the film’s stars,Karen “Duff” Duffy,who played the hitman J.P. Shay in the movie, opens up to PEOPLE about what it was like being on set.

Jim Carrey Shares the 'Cruel' Comeback His 14-Year-Old Grandson Says While Playing Video Games Together

Jim Carrey.Photo:Joe Maher/Getty Joe Maher/Getty Jim Carrey’s oldest grandchild has a bit of a competitive edge.On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the actor, 62, chatted withEntertainment Tonightat the U.K. premiere of his new filmSonic the Hedgehog 3, where he opened up about his relationship with his 14-year-old grandson Jackson.“He loves to beat me at video games,” Carrey joked at the London event, adding, “He’s cruel.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.