First Time Fair Goer

Oscar enjoyed the Iowa State Fair for the first time this week!  We went on Tuesday evening with Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Matt and Aunt Nicole.  Some highlights included: Ye Olde Mill with Aunt Nicole, getting lost with Grandpa several times, witnessing the Hairball concert and seeing many many ponies and oversized animals.  No fun fair food yet, but he sure enjoyed watching everyone else eat.

 Enjoying the State Fair Parade with Michelle

And Mom

 And Grandma

 The Ag Building with Granda

 The Butter Cow

 Aunt Nicole is fun

 Good thing Oscar was carried everywhere

 Goofy Dad

Naughty Aunt

Jersey Adventure

Last week, I was able to go to New Jersey with some good friends Lisa Martone, Joni Beachy and Michelle Sacco.  It was a wonderful trip!!  Lisa is from New Jersey so we got to stay with her family and they only live a half hour from New York City.  I learned so much about each of the gals and this is cheesy, but I learned a lot about our country since I had never been to New York but had heard of it for so long.  Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the trip.

Pre-Departure

Ellis Island - Lisa is actually Hungarian  HA!

A look at Manhatten from Liberty Island

Excited Tourists

Central Station

Claimed Verse of the Week

Yesterday, I read the following verse . . .

Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.  John 21:25

I know I have probably read this verse several times in my life but when I read it yesterday, I was very encouraged that this same Jesus died on the cross for my sins, knows me so personally and walks with me everyday. 

Generosity

My good friend Kristy and I were discussing how generous family members become when there is a new baby around.  It is wonderful!!!!  Without such generosity, our kids probably wouldn't have food or clothing.  HA!  Just kidding, kind of.  Here are some recent examples of such generosity.  Thank you everyone!!!

Hawkeye Onesie - Aunt Nicole & Uncle Matt

Baby Shampoo . . . . unknown giver

Duck Pajamas - Grandmie Kunze

Animal Onesie - Terra's Endless Men's Clothing Chest

Rocker - Grandmie & Grandpa Kunze

Polo - Aunt Renee

Dump Truck - Great Grandma Katherene

Over Half a Year Old

Well, it's official!  Oscar is now 7 months old.  My good friend Joni sent me this verse the other day and I felt the need to blog it up.  Ecclesiastes 3:14 And I know that whatever God does is final. Nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God’s purpose is that people should fear him.  I never thought this is what my life would look at age 27 but I am so very thankful that this is how it the Lord designed it to be.  And I am pretty sure I am learning to fear Him as time moves on.

Well, enough of the sentimental yak . . . let's get on to the Oscar pics.  HA!  This first one's in honor of you Jones.

Our good friend Joni at Plummer Palooza.

Oscar's first Father's Day.  Note: He dressed up like Grandpa.

Chillin with our sweet friend Amaia.

Nap on Mom.

Grandma gave me a Jumparoo!

Aunt Renee came to visit.  She is sooo fun!

First 4th of July Parade!!!

The Plummers came all the way from Colorado to see me!

Grandpa gave me my first racing tee!

First Foods

Oscar started eating carrots this week.  Next week, we'll try peas.  He's a pretty good little eater.  Check it out!

 

Our Great Big Toys

When Oscar has free time, he often likes to sit in his baby gym. 

He also very much enjoys hanging with dad. 



Our Good Friend Charlotte

Oscar has a good friend named Charlotte.  Charlotte is 4 months older than Oscar and much more mature.  She is usually way better dressed than Oscar but nontheless she enjoys playing with him at various gatherings.  This is Oscar and Charlotte at Eve's Going Away Party.

SOO Big

Oscar is growing so fast.  I can hardly believe he is over 5 months old already.
 
Some May Greats:

1. Oscar was dedicated to the Lord on Sunday, May 8th, my first Mother's Day.  Oscar was so blessed to have his Aunt Renee, Uncle Judd, Aunt Nicole, Uncle Matt, Great Aunt Charlene, Great Uncle David and Grandma and Grandpa Kunze all in attendance.  By the time we got to the pictures, unfortunately the little guy was exhausted from all the action.

2.  Uncle Tyler graduated from Southeast Warren High on Saturday, May  14th and Oscar was able to attend his graduation party the night before at Lake Aquabi.

3.  On Monday, May 16th, Oscar rolled from back to front.  Great Aunt Kathy was in town and none of us were really watching, then all of a sudden, he was on his tummy.  He has yet to do it again, but I am anticipating the day.

4.  On Tuesday, May 17th, Oscar spent nearly all afternoon with his good friend Crazy Lisa.

5.  This month we like to: Stand, Bathe, stick Stanley's head in our mouth (Oscar's giraffe friend named by Auntie Emily Keegan) and just hang out.

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Crib Danger

During labor and delivery class, I feel like all you hear about is SIDS.  It is actually kind of scary and I remember constantly checking on Oscar after he was born just to make sure he was breathing.  One recommendation we kept hearing was to not put bumpers in the crib.  So when I got the bumpers (which came with the bedding set), I made them into wall art and left the crib open for good breathing air.  Little did I know that a crib without bumpers is just as dangerous.  These photos were taken in the morning.

4 Month Photos

Oscar is 4 months old already!  Can't believe it.  Today he got his 4 month shots and we found out he weighs 13 lbs. 3 oz. and is 24.7 inches long.  His head is close to the 50th percentile in size.  HA!  I think it is hilarious they give you that statistic. 

Our friend Adam took a few 4 month Oscar pics for us.  Oscar wasn't being very photogenic when they were being taken but some how Adam managed to get some great shots.